A North-east business is celebrating after being named as Scotland’s Independent Multiple Operator of the Year at the 26th Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) Awards.
The SLTN awards, which were hosted by comedian Jason Manford on November 3 at the Glasgow Hilton, celebrated & recognised the rich and diverse businesses in hospitality and the tourism sector from around Scotland, presenting more than 20 of their coveted corkscrew trophies in front of an audience of 650.
The McGinty’s Group was first launched in 2009 with their first pub, McGinty’s Meal An’ Ale and has witnessed significant growth increasing its portfolio to 10 venues including the popular No.10 Bar & Restaurant, The Silver Darling and The Grill.
Director of The McGinty’s Group, Allan Henderson, said: “It’s fair to say that we are over the moon to have received this prestigious award. After what has been such a challenging time for the whole industry, it is recognition for all the hard work that our amazing team does on a daily basis.
“It has always been our vision to enhance the food and drink sector in Aberdeen and as we have continued to expand over the last 13 years, we have worked hard to create something special for the city with our venues. This is a truly fantastic achievement and I am so proud of our staff who we really view as family. Of course, we wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing customers who continue to support us and our venues and I can’t thank them enough. This is a great way to close out 2022 and we are excited to see what 2023 will bring for the McGinty’s Group.”
SLTN editor Gordon Davidson added: “The SLTN Awards is an opportunity to highlight the very best of Scottish hospitality – the entrepreneurialism, resiliency and passion that makes this business so special.
“And as hospitality continues to contend with a raft of challenges, it has never been more important to celebrate the industry’s best and brightest. All our winners and finalists deserve huge congratulations. The standard of venues in Scotland has never been higher and that’s a testament to the incredible staff and operators that make this industry what it is.”