AN Irvine boozer has been shortlisted for a best sports bar of the year award.

Irvine’s Bar Sport has made it into the top five finalists after being nominated in the “Best Sports Bar” categoty in the Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards.

On making the shortlist an independent judging panel visit each of the finalists marking them on specific criteria.

Bar Sport, which opened in Irvine just last year, recently had its licence extended to allow for a separate function suite on the first floor, a second outdoor drinking area on a roof terrace, as well as being allowed to serve breakfasts from 8am.

It’s also currently constructing a beer garden to the rear of the premises after receiving planning permission last year.

The Molson Coors Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards is Scotland’s largest hospitality event, and the only one where the public get to vote for their favourite venues nationwide.

All finalists are invited to their VIP Gala Final, hosted by comic Des Clarke, on Sunday, April 29 in Glasgow.