Liberation Group’s laser focus on continuing to evolve and elevate its offer across all areas of the business and its strong future forward approach saw it scoop the Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) title.
Energetic, passionate and innovative are all words expressed by the judges when it came to the winner of the Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) 2024.
Partnership has been a major facet of the pub trade for generations, and with changing models and market conditions, the concept has never been more important and vital, and with Kent-based brewery Shepherd Neame, it’s a concept that vital to its success.
The judges were impressed by Heartwood Inns’ innovative approach to its operational structure, adopting a dual approach, with separate teams for the core estate and the new openings that are coming on stream at a rate of knots.
Fellow finalists provided stiff competition but it was Marston’s who displayed the greatest amount of passion for their people to snag the title of Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) in 2024.
The glorious Evolution London venue welcomed pub and bar operators and bosses from across the UK last week (Wednesday 27 March) to celebrate the 2024 Publican Awards.
This year’s winner of the Publican Awards Best Pub Brand/Concept category demonstrated originality, business success, clear strategies and a passion for people.
2024 was an exceptionally tight year for Best Premium Food. In a fierce competition brimming with talent, Anglian Country Inns stood out to claim victory at the final judging panel, celebrated not only for their passionate approach to gastronomy but also...
Attention to detail, strong sustainability credentials and being somewhere for everyone are just three reasons why the Journeyman impressed the judges in the Best New Site category.
Retaining the Best Food Award for the second year running, Brucan Pubs ultimately impressed the judges with its passion for hospitality and commitment to consistency.
The homely feel of each of the seven sites that make up Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns instantly attracts every customer – and they are in for a treat when they visit.
Everards has completely reinvented the Leicestershire family business, resolutely pursuing a brave decision to scale down its brewing operation to a state-of-the-art flexible plant, move out of freetrade sales and pin its success almost entirely on selling...
St Austell’s investment in high quality refurbishments of its pubs with rooms won over the judges thanks to room and site designs that have created a genuine ‘wow’ factor for all guests.
The hospitality sector came together to celebrate the industry at the Publican Awards for the 2024 ceremony on 27 March at Evolution, Battersea, London.
Dylans at the Kings Arms in St Albans, Hertfordshire was the winner of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Front of House Team award in 2022. Here, head chef Josh Searle gives the lowdown on what makes the pub special.
To pie, or not to pie, that is the question asked in this episode of the Lock In podcast, as the team lift the (pastry) lid on what makes the perfect pub pie!
Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our three finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit...
Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our four finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit of...
The winning business for Best Sustainable Pub Company will have demonstrated a significant and concerted effort to reduce its waste alongside how it is working alongside staff and customers to help in its sustainable mission.
The award for Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) at the Publican Awards 2024 will be presented to the business that provides an excellent working environment, comprehensive training, strong staff motivation and benefits alongside a meaningful career...
The winner of the Best Pub Brand/Concept category will be a company that has originality, demonstrates business success, clear strategies and has a strong focus on marketing.
This award will be presented to the business with a highly successful managed retail estate with two to 50 sites, which has shown strong innovation and business performance in the past year.
This year’s award for Best Late Night Operator will be presented to a company with late night licenses whose core offer is built around the late night sector.
