2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED!

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2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED!




Finalists Announced!

We’re excited to unveil the 2026 shortlist! After receiving an incredible number of high-quality entries from across the UK pub industry, our judges faced the tough challenge of narrowing down the field to just a handful of finalists in each category. Click the button below to explore the full list of finalists for 2026.

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On 25 March 2026, Evolution London will once again host the pub industry’s most anticipated night of the year. This event is a spectacular celebration of the sector’s top-performing operators and rising stars, bringing together the biggest names in British pubs to honour excellence, innovation and leadership.

Guests are in for a night of indulgence, featuring a luxurious three-course dinner, premium drinks from leading suppliers, and electrifying entertainment brought to you by a celebrity host! More than just an awards ceremony, The Publican Awards delivers an unforgettable experience that sets the benchmark for hospitality events.

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What our customers say...

"Winning the Best Drinks Offer Award at the Publican Awards was the best recognition our team's efforts could ever receive. We are delighted for them, and you have to work hard through the judging process to come out a winner!"

Tim Bird Owner Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars Ltd

"This is a great awards process. It gives you the opportunity to assess what you have achieved over the year and celebrate the success of your people, procedures and values. A great bench opportunity to benchmark your strategy against your competitors."

Tanya Wicks Director of Legal Compliance and Operational Development Barons Pub Company

"Best event of the year."

Nick Mackenzie CEO Greene King

"If you only attended one event in the calendar year, this should be it. It appeals to such a wide range of people from industry senior execs to the teams that have made such a success of their individual businesses. And it's so friendly."

Peter Marks Chairman REKOM UK

"Entering The Publican Awards is not taken lightly with countless hours spent scrutinising whether you have done enough to warrant an entry. It's a process that allows you clarity in your vision, focus on your strategy and guidance as to how you move it forward."

Jayson Perfect The Liberation Group

"An absolute MUST ATTEND in the diary each year. No other event brings together such a wonderful cross section of people from the best industry in the world."

Luke Morris Asahi UK