THE CATEGORIES

● Best Craft Beer: Whether you brew your own beer or offer the most comprehensive selection of ciders in your area, we want to celebrate those who fill Scotland’s pint with the best drink in town. ● Best Cocktail: Shaken not stirred? We want to celebrate your favourite venue so help us name the best spot for the best cocktail in Scotland. ● Use of Scottish Produce - Sponsored by Scottish Salmon: Great ingredients make a big difference in the kitchen. We are proud to support and celebrate the best sourcing, use and promotion of Scottish local produce. ● Best Scottish Spirit: Some are perfect by themselves and others go well when you add a little something extra. No matter how you take yours, we want to celebrate this year’s surprises or the undefeated champion of spirits. ● Your Hidden Gem: Secret spots, creative locations, stunning views or quirky decor; whether you like them from the mystery they’re surrounded by or the crazy lampshade hanging from the ceiling, we want to celebrate Scotland’s best surprises. ● Most Inspirational Creation: Innovation and surprising combinations can inspire the palate, we’re here to celebrate those of your who have wowed the audience and brought something new and unexpectedly good to their taste buds. ● Most Dedicated Food Blogger: Be it Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat we want to find that one blogger that makes your mouth water with their reviews of the best spots in town. ● Best Street Food: Whether they are always on the road or have found a regular home in your city, they bring people together and offer satisfying quick bites to please people on the go. ● Best Dining Experience: The excitement, the preparation, the lighting, the service, the music, the wine that matches every bite of your menu selection so perfectly...nothing beats this complete dining experience. Help us celebrate the venue that has it all. ● Best Vegetarian: We want to celebrate the places that have transformed the eating out experience, giving us a greater choice vegetarian alternatives that leave us wanting more and more. And more. ● Most Innovative Chef: From deep fried Mars bars to bacon doughnuts, tell us who creates these crazy, delicious dishes that shouldn’t go but really, really, do. ● Best Cafe: Thinking cake, coffee and some chat? Join us in the celebration of the place you go to when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and treat yourself and friends. ● Best Local Pub: Quiet or crowded? DJ or jukebox? We want to find out what your local pub is all about and how it beats the rest.