The best bar none for Lock, Stock and Barrel

Lock, Stock and Barrel won the Bar Team of the Year Award at Caterer Awards following an eventful opening year.

The judges agreed that the winning team has excelled and established themselves as a go-to light life venue. A recent menu revamp resulted in a 25% increase in food sales and the venue continues to break its own sales records.

Speaking to Caterer Middle East at the awards, Lock, Stock & Barrel group operations director Sacha Daniel said: “We’ve a big old family. Not just Lock Stock but the whole group. We’re very close to our staff, very close to our team.”

Speaking about the three things that keep the customers coming back he added: “Big smile, great offers and great ambiance.”

The shortlist of nominees included 360°, Jumeirah Beach Hotel; Cave, Conrad Dubai; Nola Eatery & Social House; Pure, DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Old Town and W Lounge, W Istanbul.

After a spirited debate the judges decided that the highly commended nominee is W Lounge, W Istanbul saying that it takes a lot of courage to do what they’ve done with the challenges they’ve had to face.

The Caterer Middle East Awards 2017 was sponsored by Gold sponsor DMK Group, category sponsors GEMCO, TSSC, A. Ronai, Unilever, Meat & Livestock Australia, Bragard, Aramtec, SIAL, Party Social, Newby Teas, water sponsor Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino, and beverage sponsor MMI.

The Caterer Awards was held at the Waldorf Astoria, 24 May 2017.