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