Two special achievement awards were presented to Roxy Leisure and House of Tides/Solstice by Kenny Atkinson in recognition of their hard work, innovation and service offering.
Atkinson said: “Both Abbie and I are extremely proud and overwhelmed to receive this award. It's been an immensely challenging period for hospitality as a whole, but the North have demonstrated incredible tenacity, resilience and creativity to showcase and grow their amazing businesses but to showcase the amazing talent within them.
“We are just proud to be part of the North's amazing journey to keep hospitality and people growing in order to give our customers the best of what the North can offer.”
Judged by a panel of northern hospitality experts, the list recognises the top performing and most influential hospitality operators from across the north who have excelled both commercially and critically over the past twelve months.
Business growth
Brothers Ben and Matthew Jones from the pioneering bar group, Roxy Leisure Group & Concept Taverns, were awarded for the growth of their business, having opened more than eight new sites.
This has included the launch of the new King Pins brand.
Roxy Leisure CEO Matthew Jones said: “We are thrilled to be recognised for this award, significantly it marks 20 years in business this year across multiple brands including the hugely successful Roxy Leisure.
“NRB have been huge supporters of our business for many years, and we would like to extend our gratitude to the whole of the NRB / Kuits family and our loyal customers.’
New entries in the list for 2024 include: Seven Bro7hers, Kelham Island Brewery & Leah’s Yard, Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, House of Tides/Solstice by Kenny Atkinson, Schofield Brothers, Rockingham Group, and returning for this year, the Start at Harome/Star Inn The City.
NRB24 event manager Siobhan Thompson said the team was “delighted” to reveal this year’s list.
She said: “Now in its eleventh year, the awards continue to shine a well-deserved spotlight on hospitality operators who excel in the industry and help cement the north as a leading hospitality destination."
Rewarding resilience
She added: “The current climate of the industry makes this list even more pertinent, showcasing the resilience of Northern hospitality during challenging times for the sector.”
“From independent breweries through to Michelin starred establishments, each of the fifty have continued to pivot and evolve through the well documented challenges to the industry, and we’re excited to see what they go on to achieve for the rest of the year.”
The top fifty names are selected by an expert judging panel following a rigorous research and selection processes to ensure the finalists represent the very best operators in the competitive northern hospitality scene.
Headline sponsors for the awards are Kuits Solicitors, with CGA by NielsenIQ, Natwest Commercial & Private Banking, JW Lees and Uber Eats also named as Associate Sponsors for the prestige list.
The full list in alphabetical order can be found below:
21 Hospitality Group
A Very Inc. (The Firehouse/Ramona)
Arc Inspirations
Archies
Bowland Inns & Hotels
Bundobust
By The River Brew Co
Camerons Brewery
Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars
Common & Co
Dabangg
Daniel Thwaites
Elite Bistros
Fat Hippo
Frederic Robinson
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House (New entry)
GSG Hospitality
Gusto Italian
Higher Ground
House of Tides / Solstice by Kenny Atkinson (New entry & Special Achievement Winner)
Inn Collection Group
JW Lees
Living Ventures
Madre
Mission Mars
Moor Hall Restaurants with Rooms
Mowgli Street Food
New World Trading Company
North
Northcote
NQ64
Ossett Brewery Pub Company
Pivovar Ltd
QVO Hospitality
Revolution Bars Group
Rockingham Group, Kelham Island Brewery & Leah's Yard (New entry)
Roxy Leisure Group & Concept Taverns (Special achievement Winner)
San Carlo Group
Schofield Brothers (New entry)
Seven Bro7hers (New entry)
Super Friendz
The Alchemist
The Liars Club Group
The Old Stamp House
The Star Inn At Harome/ The Star Inn The City/ York Minster Refectory (Returning)
The Tommy Banks Group
Tokyo Industries
Umbel Restaurant Group
Vaulkhard Group
Zanna Hospitality Group
