2027 | Award Ceremony
The Pub Awards
Recognising the Pubs, Licensees and Teams at the Heart of Every Community
Free to Nominate
Unmissable Day
Find My Award
Find the pub award that fits your local
Six quick questions. It takes about a minute.
Question 1 of 6. Who would you like to recognise?
There is no wrong answer here, and you can change it later.
- Who
- About
- Sector
- Stage
- Strengths
- Looking for
No account, no email and no payment to see your results.
The awards day is on its way
The ceremony date and venue will be announced soon. Entries are open now.
Free to Enter
Unmissable Day
A great pub deserves to be found
An independently judged award tells new customers, your regulars and future staff that your pub is something special.
Every business has a story worth celebrating. Our awards shine a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals making a real impact across the region. Whether you're an emerging business, an established leader or an innovative disruptor, this is your opportunity to gain the recognition your achievements deserve. An award is more than a trophy on the shelf. It is proof of excellence that compounds, building trust, visibility and momentum long after the day itself.
Build Credibility
Earn independent industry recognition and the customer trust that comes with it.
Increase Visibility
Gain exposure through press coverage, social reach and year-round award promotion.
Celebrate Your Team
Honour the people behind your success and give them a moment they will never forget.
Stand Above Competitors
Differentiate your business and prove your excellence where it matters most.
Attract More Customers
Leverage powerful, third-party social proof that turns interest into commitment.
Accelerate Growth
Open doors to new partnerships, investment, talent and expansion opportunities.
A category for every kind of pub
Community locals, freehouses, country and town pubs, micropubs, brewery taps, licensees, managers, chefs and pub teams. There is a category for every one of them.
From behind the bar to the stage
A clear path from entry to ovation, with your trading figures kept private at every step.
Nominations Open
Entries and public nominations are open now, completely free to enter.
Submit Your Entry
Tell your story across one or more categories. Enter as many as you like.
Independent Judging
A panel of independent experts reviews and scores every single entry.
Finalists Announced
The highest-scoring businesses are revealed and celebrated as finalists.
The Awards Gala
An unforgettable celebration: full details announced soon.
Winners Revealed
The winners are announced live on stage, one category at a time.
Credibility is earned, not awarded
The value of recognition rests on how it is judged. Ours is independent, transparent and built on merit, so winning genuinely means something.
Independent Judges
No pay to win. Judges are external experts with no commercial stake in the outcome.
Transparent Scoring
Every entry is scored against a published, weighted criteria framework.
Merit Based Evaluation
Winners are decided on evidence and results, never on reputation or budget.
Industry Experts
Panels are matched to each category, so every entry is judged by people who know the work.
Scoring Framework
100 pointsAn illustrative weighting. Each category publishes its own criteria so you know exactly how you will be assessed.
- Welcome and Atmosphere25%
- Drinks and Food Quality25%
- Community Role20%
- People and Team15%
- Business Results and Evidence15%
A night for the people who keep the pub alive
An evening of celebration, networking and recognition for the pubs, licensees and teams at the heart of every community.
Everything you need to know
The essentials for licensees, managers and pub teams thinking about entering, including how to put your local forward.
Anyone who meets a category’s eligibility can enter, from individuals and teams to whole organisations of any size. Each category sets out exactly who it is open to.
Entry is completely free. You can enter as many categories as you like at no cost, so there is nothing standing between your business and the recognition it deserves.
Absolutely. Customers, colleagues and the wider community can nominate any business they believe deserves to be recognised. A nomination is a wonderful way to champion a business you love.
An independent panel assesses excellence, impact, innovation, customer experience and growth, with criteria tailored to each individual category.
Every entry is scored by the judging panel. The highest-scoring businesses in each category are shortlisted as finalists and invited to the Awards Gala.
Winners are revealed live and in person at the Awards Ceremony.
We'd love to hear from you
Questions about entering, sponsorship, tickets or judging? Send a message and we will reply within one working day.
- Emailhello@thepubawards.com
- Phone+44 20 3451 7166
- AddressLevel 18, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom
Your pub deserves the spotlight
Every regular knows your pub is special. Now is the moment to let everyone else know too.
Free to enter. Takes 10 minutes. No payment, ever.