Glasgow Restaurant Mharsanta wins the innovation in tourism award at The West of Scotland Thistle Awards

Mharsanta Scottish Restaurant and Bar in Merchant City is celebrating after winning the innovation in tourism category at the West of Scotland Thistle Awards, held on Thursday evening at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow. The regional ceremony is the highest accolade in the Scottish hospitality, tourism, and events sector.

Awarded for the new and unique ‘Immersive Taste of Scotland Dining Experience, guests are immersed in the sights and sounds of Scotland, accompanied by a five-course menu with exclusive tasting sessions from The Glenlivet, Caorunn Gin, Johnnie Walker, Innis & Gunn, and Talisker. They are surrounded by digital screens with imagery of Scotland’s great scenery with master distillers and brewers talking through the products they have before them.

Derek Mallon, owner at Mharsanta said, “As a small independently owned business, this award is testament to the hard work and commitment from our team delivering a unique dining experience and showcasing the very best of Scotland’s natural larder. It has been a real pleasure working with our drink partners on this project and we couldn’t be prouder to win the award”.

Now more than ever, the Scottish Thistle Awards mark an important celebration of the best in our industry as Scotland work towards delivering the national tourism strategy, Scotland Outlook 2030.

For more information, and to see the menu in full visit www.mharsanta.co.uk