04-05-2025
Fife and Stirlingshire bars win big at Scottish Entertainment Awards
Pubs from Fife and Stirlingshire were among the big winners at an industry awards ceremony.
The Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards recognised the work of venues and companies across the country.
The Golf Inn in Ladybank, Fife, won the Best Independent Bar in the East title.
The Victoria Road establishment was also shortlisted for the Best Music Bar gong.
Meanwhile, The Bawbee on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan took home the Best Independent Bar in the Central Belt title.
In a Facebook post, the bar said it was 'thrilled and extremely proud' to win the award.
Several other venues across the region were shortlisted.
These were:
The awards are decided by a combination of public nominations and voting along with visits by judges.
Director Warren Paul said: 'It is a very tough time for everyone right now but it does seem the hospitality industry are really feeling the heat.
'People simply don't have the money to go out as often as they did, or they're scared to spend the money they do have.
'We need to socialise. We need that break and to let off steam, escape all the day to day worries.
'That's what our friends in hospitality provide.'
The Golf Inn has been approached for comment.
