Events

Best Bar None National Awards shortlist revealed

20-Dec-2019 By Stuart Stone

A record number of regional schemes have been shortlisted for Best Bar None’s 2020 National Awards, the home office backed programme has announced.

Nominate your favourite suppliers in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2020

17-Dec-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pub operators have two days left to nominate the suppliers that make their businesses tick in The Morning Advertiser’s annual Readers' Choice Awards 2020.

Publican Awards 2020 finalists revealed

06-Dec-2019 By Ed Bedington

First round judging is now complete and companies across the UK pub and bar sector are celebrating after making the shortlist for the sector’s leading event, The Publican Awards.

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Host for Publican Awards 2020 announced

05-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

Entries for The Publican Awards 2020 have closed, the judging process has begun, and the countdown commences. But the question on everyone’s lips is: who’s the host?

Award-winning micropub raises £20k for sea charity

04-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

A CAMRA award-winning micropub in Queenborough, Kent, has raised £20,000 for a charity that ‘saves lives at sea’ – the RNLI.

Stonegate chairman scores Industry Icon award

22-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

Stonegate Pub Company chairman Ian Payne has scooped the CGA Peach Industry Icon at the 2019 Hero and Icon Awards for his lasting and positive contribution to the sector.

MA Podcast – Episode 2

Craft in gin is ‘an overused term’ says Warner’s Gin founder

18-Nov-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The gin boom is not over, says the founder of Warner’s Gin Tom Warner in the second episode of The MA Podcast.

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'Time capsule' concepts can help bring the pub into the 21st century

11-Nov-2019 By Stuart Stone

Known for its stylish and innovative venues, Inception Group has 11 sites, with more planned. Here, co-founder Charlie Gilkes tell us how the operation began, where the ideas come from and what to expect in the future

2020 Publican Awards deadline extended

08-Nov-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub companies have been given two weeks’ extra grace to complete their Publican Award entries because the deadline has been extended.

Entries open for the 2020 Publican Awards

18-Oct-2019 By MA Editorial

The leading awards for the UK’s best pub operators are getting under way. Does your company have what it takes to take home an industry ‘Oscar’?

UKHospitality award winners announced

09-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

UKHospitality has announced the winners of its Operations Managers Awards 2019.

Rover pushes for more dog-friendly pubs

08-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, Rover, is urging more landlords to become dog-friendly to help stop young pubgoers having to abandon their beloved pet at home.

The Cott Inn strikes gold at 2019 Great British Pub Awards

10-Sep-2019 By Ed Bedington

A blend of the ancient and the modern has seen one Devonshire pub crowned the best in the country at the Great British Pub Awards.

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Meet the GBPA best for sport finalists: The Foundry, Aberdeen, Scotland

07-Aug-2019 By MA Editorial

Making its debut as a finalist in the ‘best for sport’ category at the 2019 Great British Pub Awards – and the category’s only representative from north of the border – why is sport is so important to The Foundry in Aberdeen?

Six of the best up for BII Licensee of the Year prize

13-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has revealed the six finalists in its Licensee of the Year (LOYA) competition 2019.

Pubs recognised by small business awards

08-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs can enter to win the Pub of the Year title at this year’s SME National Business Awards, with a public vote being factored in for the winning entry.

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Could you be a Great British Pub Awards winner?

15-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Revamped and ready to go, the Great British Pub Awards are back with a new look and new categories to boot. The question now is: do you have what it takes to be crowned a champion this year?

PUBLICAN AWARDS

In pictures: The Publican Awards 2019 winners

14-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

All glammed up, the winners of The Publican Awards 2019 received their awards from funny man Alan Carr at Battersea Evolution this week and here they all are.

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Did your #PublicanAwards tweet cut the mustard?

13-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The great and good of the pub and bar trade swarmed on Battersea Evolution this week to celebrate success within the industry, and here's what they had to say.

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Pub trade celebrates industry champions at Publican Awards

13-Mar-2019 By Ed Bedington

Stonegate was the big winner in the Publican Awards 2019, taking several categories while boss Simon Longbottom was voted Business Leader of the Year.

My Pub: the Black Swan, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

22-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The Black Swan has managed to stay true to its role as a village pub while thriving by targeting different markets. Owner Louise Dinnes explains what makes the Cumbrian inn – which took home Best Inn in last year’s Great British Pub Awards – so special.

Publican Awards 2019 finalists announced

03-Dec-2018 By Ed Bedington

Bringing together the very best in the sector, the Publican Awards 2019 will show which pubcos are doing the industry proud and paving the way for others to follow.

The Chefs’ Choice Awards are back for 2019

08-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Back by popular demand for a third year, the Chefs’ Choice Awards are returning to set the ingredients kitchen that staff treasure apart from the rest.

John Smith’s Great British #PubAwards – did your tweet make it?

10-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The pubs have been judged and the deserving winners given their awards, but just in case you missed the action – or fancy reliving it – here's a rundown of the event in tweets.

John Smith's Great British Pub Awards 2018 winners gallery

07-Sep-2018 By Claire Churchard

After a dazzling night of celebration and entertainment, congratulations to all the John Smith's Great British Pub Awards 2018 winners. Enjoy our winners gallery.

What makes a pub dog friendly?

24-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Startup DogBuddy has launched its third annual Dog-friendly Pub Awards, with organisers encouraging pubs to open their doors to canine friends.

Pros and cons of running a spirits-focused bar

03-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Spirits and cocktail sales are booming, driven by increasing consumer demand for better experiences, as well as a large proportion of new product development in the segment. But for those businesses focusing on spirits, what are the upsides and downsides...

Entries for charity's hospitality awards soon to close

27-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Entries will soon close for the Springboard charity awards for excellence in hospitality.

Welsh pub named Ei Group’s pub of the year

12-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A south Wales pub has earned top honours at Ei Group’s Awards for Excellence.

BII opens entries for National Innovation in Training Awards

09-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is urging companies to enter the National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs).

Finalists revealed for the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards 2018

05-Jul-2018 By Ed Bedington

Second round judging is now complete and The Morning Advertiser is delighted to announce its short-listed finalists for the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards.

Last chance to enter the John Smith's Great British Pub Awards

24-May-2018 By Claire Churchard

There are less than 24 hours to go to get your entries in for the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards 2018. And this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Pub groups recognised at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards

09-Mar-2018 By James Wallin, MCA

Cutting edge pub groups were recognised at this year’s Retailers’ Retailer Awards, now in their 20th year and organised by MCA, the Morning Advertiser’s sister title, at London’s Guildhall on Wednesday night.

Sneak preview: great night on the cards for Publican Awards

08-Mar-2018 By Ed Bedington

The Publican Awards are now just days away, and while top comedian Rob Brydon will be leading the celebrations, he won’t be the only entertainment on the night. Here's your guide to what to expect from the night.

Plymouth scheme scoops top honours at Best Bar None awards

06-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

The longest-running scheme nominated at the 2017 Best Bar None awards won the prize for Best Overall Scheme at a ceremony hosted by Lord Smith of Hindhead CBE at the House of Lords on 5 February.

Ei Publican Partnerships names its Cellar Keeper of the Year

18-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Publican Peter Clements, from the British Oak, Blackheath, south London, took the award which "recognises the people responsible for the pub’s best kept and quality beer cellars".

Top chef Sargeant eyes pub rollout

10-Jan-2018 By James Wallin

Michelin-starred chef Mark Sargeant has told MCA he is keen to secure a joint venture to increase his portfolio.

Pub groups taste success at Restaurant magazine R200 Awards

07-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub groups the Alchemist and ETM Group were among the winners at Restaurant magazine’s R200 Awards, held yesterday (6 November) at Hawker House in Canada Water, south London.

MA’s Beeson takes home coveted beer award

30-Nov-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) food and drink reporter James Beeson was awarded the prestigious title of Young Beer Writer of the Year at last night’s British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards.

Star Pubs & Bars Awards winners unveiled

17-Nov-2017 By Claire Churchard

Manchester’s Imperial War Museum played host to this year’s Star Pubs & Bars Awards, which recognise the outstanding work of the pub company’s licensees.

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Publican Awards: more reasons why you should enter from the 2017 winners

27-Oct-2017 By MA editorial

The level of scrutiny businesses come under during the judging process of the Publican Awards means it is the one to win. This year's champions told The Morning Advertiser about the impact winning has had on their businesses.

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Publican Awards: the 2017 winners explain why you should enter for 2018

25-Oct-2017 By Ed Bedington

Because of the intensity of competition and the thoroughness with which entrants to the categories are scrutinised, the Publican Awards are rightly judged the ones to win. So what does it take to come out on top? Find out from the first round of our profiles...

Best Bar None calls for entries to annual awards

19-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Best Bar None (BBN), the responsible drinking scheme backed by the Home Office and police, is calling for entries to its annual awards.

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Video: John Smith's Great British Pub Award winners

11-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

John Smith's Great British Pub Award winners have spoken to The Morning Advertiser on what their awards mean to them, and their pub.

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Turnaround Pub, sponsored by Molson Coors

24-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

Our final set of previews for this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards are the nominees for Best Turnaround Pub, sponsored by Molson Coors.

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Wine Bar/Pub

23-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

Our penultimate set of previews for the finalists in this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards are the nominees in the Best Wine Bar/Pub category.

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Student Pub

22-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

Our next set of previews for the finalists in this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards are the nominees in the Best Student Pub category. 

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Spirits Bar/Pub sponsored by Diageo

21-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

We’re into our final set of previews of the finalists in this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards. Today, here are the nominees in the Best Spirit Bar/Pub category, sponsored by Diageo

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Partnership Pub sponsored by Ei Group

11-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

The last in our second set of previews of each of the 100+ finalists in this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards is the Best Partnership Pub category, sponsored by Ei Group

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Newcomer sponsored by Punch Taverns

10-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

Next up in our previews of the finalists at this year’s John Smiths Great British Pub Awards is the category of Best Newcomer, sponsored by Punch Taverns.