Scots takeaway with ‘big portions and huge flavour’ crowned Takeaway of the Year

The ‘Best Takeaway’ in Scotland has been crowned at a prestigious award ceremony.

Last week, the 12th edition of the Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards were held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow. The annual event celebrates excellence within the Scottish hospitality industry across a range of categories.

Taking home the coveted Best Takeaway award was Tempura in Ayr. The eatery, which specialises in battered seafood and vegetables, fended off competition from other finalists such as Liberta Restaurant in Bathgate, Hamptons Brunch in Glasgow, and Kastriot’s Gyros 2 Go in Livingston.

Taking to its official Facebook page to share the news, Tempura wrote: “We are not just the ‘best in the west’ but the best in the entire country.” The takeaway added that it was “honoured” to pick up the award for Best Takeaway.

Looking at travel website Tripadvisor, Tempura is also very popular amongst visitors. The restaurant currently has an average rating of five out of five based on 79 reviews.

One recent customer shared: “Love Tempura in Ayr. Good feel to the place, big portions, huge flavour. Have been a few times now and never been disappointed.”

Elsewhere, other winners at this year’s Scottish Entertainment Awards included McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar in Glasgow for Best Sports Bar, Three Little Pigs in Falkirk for Best Burger, and The Weston in Kilmaurs for Best Pub. The awards also recognised the country’s top attractions, with Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder and Topgolf in Glasgow winning Best Family Day Out and Best Experience Day respectively.

Continue reading for the full list of winners at the Scottish Entertainment Awards 2024. Meanwhile, more information can be found on the Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards website.

Scottish Entertainment Awards 2024 winners

• Best Family Day Out — Five Sisters Zoo, West Calder
• Best Outdoor Area — The Ivy Lodge, Aberdeen
• Best Beer Selection — The Craftsman Company Aberdeen
• Best Newcomer — Kenmuir Arms, Newton Stewart
• Best Multiple Operator — Bow Hospitality
• Best Family Restaurant — Liberta Restaurant, Bathgate
• Best Events Venue — Box Glasgow
• Best Casual Dining Venue — 8848 Restaurant, Aberdeen
• Best Music Venue of the Year — The New Olive Music Lounge, Glasgow
• Best Experience Day — Topgolf Glasgow
• Best Independent Bar in the North — Malones Aberdeen
• Best Independent Bar in the East — Bruach Bar & Restaurant, Broughty Ferry
• Best Independent Bar in the South — The Pleuchie’s Howff, Dumfries
• Best Independent Bar in the West — The Smoking Goat Bar & Grill, Ayr
• Best Independent Bar in the Central Belt — The Bawbee, Stirling
• Best Hospitality Employer — Lisini Pub Company
• Best Sports Bar — McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar, Glasgow
• Best Restaurant — Ciro’s at Glenbervie, Larbert
• Best Team — Turkiye EFES, Glasgow
• Best Late Night Venue — EdUni Students What’s On, Edinburgh
• Best Takeaway — Tempura Cafe/Bar/2go, Ayr
• Best Burger — Three Little Pigs, Falkirk
• Best Pub — The Weston, Kilmaurs
• Best Speciality Spirit Bar — The Old Workshop, Aberdeen

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