Voting Process
The majority of our awards are determined by industry vote - a poll of the CLASS Collective, which is a group of 150 nationwide bar industry figures chosen by our Regional Chairs. Each voter is asked to share their expert views on the best of the UK bar industry, based on their experiences over the preceding 12 months.
2025 WINNERS
Bar Food Menu of the Year
Passing Fancies, Birmingham
Bar Innovator of the Year
Iain McPherson
Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
Bar of the Year
Satan's Whiskers, London
Bartender of the Year
Katie Rouse
Couch, Birmingham
Best Bar in London & the South East
Satan's Whiskers, London
Best Bar in Northern Ireland
Rattlebag, Belfast
Best Bar in Midlands & East Anglia
Couch, Birmingham
Best Bar in the North
Schofield's, Manchester
Best Bar in Scotland
Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
Best Bar in the West
Filthy XIII, Bristol
Best Bar in Wales
Lab 22, Cardiff
Cocktail of the Year
Sazzaquack
Three Sheets Soho, London
Drinks Menu of the Year
Lyaness, Sea Containers
Hotel Bar of the Year
Connaught Bar, The Connaught, London
New Bar of the Year
Bar Glue, Liverpool
Outstanding Contribution
Mike Aikman and Jason Scott
Bramble, The Last Word, Lucky Liquor, Mothership, Edinburgh