2026 Winners

Front of House Star

Lucy Thomas, Lyaness, Sea Containers, London 

Sponsored by The Reid Vodka

Bar Innovator of the Year

Iain McPherson, Panda & Sons, Edinburgh

Sponsored by Paragon

Bar Manager of the Year

Sotiris Konomi, The Spy Bar at Raffles London at The OWO

Sponsored by Italicus

Emerging Bartender

Mathilde Rouge, Side Hustle, Nomad,London

Sponsored by Les Vergers Boiron

Bartender of the Year

Gento Torigata, Waltz, London

Sponsored by St. Germain

Sustainability and Community Impact Award

Kiki Lounge, Douglas

Sponsored by Avallen

Bar Business of the Year

GSG Hospitality, Liverpool

Cocktail of the Year

Unfiltered Martini, Lyaness, Sea Containers, London 

Sponsored by Codigo 1530

Drinks Menu of the Year

Couch, Birmingham

Sponsored by Schweppes

Bar Food Menu of the Year

Side Hustle, Nomad, London

Hotel Bar of the Year

Lyaness, Sea Containers, London

Sponsored by Moët & Chandon

New Bar of the Year

Waltz, London

Sponsored by Iichiko

Best Bar in Wales

Lab 22, Cardiff

Best Bar in the West

Hideout, Bath

Best Bar in the Midlands

Couch, Birmingham

Best Bar in Scotland

Panda & Sons, Edinburgh

Sponsored by Royal Mile Whiskies

Best Bar in Northern Ireland

Rattlebag, Belfast

Best Bar in London & the South East

Satan's Whiskers, London

Sponsored by Sagamore Spirit

Best Bar in the North

Schofield's Bar, Manchester

Sponsored by Beesou Honey Aperitif

Bar of the Year

Satan's Whiskers, London

Sponsored by Savoia

Outstanding Contribution Award

Claire Warner

Sponsored by Fords Gin