A unique sail thru fish and chip shop - deemed the world's first - has won a prestigious takeaway of the year award.
Around 150 representatives of the best takeaways in Scotland gathered at the city's Marriott Hotel on Monday for the annual Scottish Takeaway Awards, to 'provide a great opportunity to showcase those who performed well over the past year and are considered the best choice by the public.'
The event organisers said following the announcement of the winners: "Takeaways have been around for so long and are an integral part of our high streets and culture. There is no doubt that it is a fast-growing sector and will continue to shake up Scotland’s economy as more and more food entrepreneurs chose to provide food on the go and delivery services.
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"The awards also celebrated top establishments that strive to be different. They commended those who deliver great food to their customers in a timely manner, making it easier to enjoy their delicious meal from the comfort of their homes."
And the legendary McMonagle's Boat landed the title of Scotland's Restaurant Takeaway of the Year.
Taking to Facebook to share their success, the popular team said: Ahhhh WE WON!!! Best restaurant takeaway in Scotland !!!!!
"Can’t thank all our staff and all our customers for all your hard work and support! We are so delighted and proud. Hard work pays off. Stayed open all through covid and still going strong. Congratulations to all our staff.
"Award winning wee chippie for Clydebank."
Self described as a world class fish a chip restaurant and Scottish tourist attraction, with both formal dinning upstairs and casual seating outside, McMonagle's Restaurant 'provides a catering experience to suit everyone'.
And their menu includes all the classics - haddock, sausage and haggis are all on the menu as well as traditional breakfasts, pizzas and healthy light bite, offering takeaways, open air dining, family meals and delivery - and of course that unique sail-thru experience.
A Spokesperson for the Scottish Takeaway Awards said: “Although in our second year, we are honoured by the fantastic response we have had from the public who was so keen to vote for their favourite takeaways.
“This industry has grown massively over the past years and we aimed to seek out, reward and thank those who have managed to make a real difference by serving fantastic food, using the best of ingredients.
“The winners are an outstanding example of excellence whose dedication to be the best has made them stand out among the rest.
“We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their amazing achievements.”
For a look at the winners in the full, including a number of Glasgow eateries, you can visit the awards website here.
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