The Publican Awards 2025 Winners

This year, countless pub companies stepped up to compete in The Publican Awards, facing our rigorous judging process to uncover the very best in the industry. You can view the 2025 winners below.

We'd like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who entered, our incredible finalists, and, of course, congratulations to our well-deserving winners. Your passion and dedication make the pub industry what it is today!


Best Community Pub Operator

Craft Union Pub Company

Best Sustainable Pub Company

Mitchells and Butlers

Best Food Offer

Cheshire Cat Pubs and Inns

Best Accommodation Operator

The Coaching Inn Group

Best Late Night Operator

Laine Pub Company

Best Premium Food Offer

Cubitt House

Best Brewing Pub Company

St Austell Brewery

Best Pub Employer (Up to 500 Employees)

Anglian Country Inns

Best Drinks Offer

Cheshire Cat Pubs and Inns

Best Pub Brand / Concept

Heartwood Inns

Best Pub Operations Team

Cheshire Cat Pubs and Inns

Best New Site

The Box, Nottingham (Arc Inspirations)

Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees)

Hickory's Smokehouse

Best Managed Pub Company (2 - 50 Sites)

Buzzworks Holdings

Best Managed Pub Company (51+ Sites)

Hall & Woodhouse

Best Partnership Pub Company

Laine Pub Company

Business Leader of the Year

Chris Jowsey, Admiral Taverns