The UK’s best pub, bar, and restaurant operators were announced at the prestigious Casual Dining Awards 2026, which took place last night at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square.
Hawksmoor, Fuller’s, BOX, Miller & Carter, Dishoom, Loungers, The Devonshire, Blacklock, Big Mamma Group, Hickory’s Smokehouse, Pho, Flight Club, and Brother Marcus were among the leading brands who took home prestigious awards – covering everything from best family dining experience and menu innovation to restaurant brand of the year.
Will Beckett, Co-Founder & CEO of Hawksmoor, won the coveted Trailblazer of the Year Award, and the Legendary Brand Award went to Miller & Carter.
The Special Award went to Christine Martin, Co-Founder of Peach 20/20 & Boardwalk, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the restaurant, pub and bar sector.
Stephen Herring, Event Manager of the Casual Dining Awards and The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, says: “It was an honor to celebrate the UK’s best restaurant, pub and bar operators at this year’s Casual Dining Awards. It’s always a fantastic night recognising the outstanding achievements within our industry. I want to say a huge thank you to our sponsors and judges, and congratulations to all the winners! We look forward to seeing everyone again at The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show on 16 & 17 September, now part of The London Food & Drink Festival.”
The Casual Dining Awards 2026 winners in full:
Special Award
Christine Martin, Co-Founder, Peach 20/20 & Boardwalk
Trailblazer of the Year – sponsored by Uber Eats
Will Beckett, Co-Founder & CEO, Hawksmoor
Legendary Brand – sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Miller & Carter
New Concept of the Year – sponsored by Brakes
Crisp Pizza @ The Marlborough
Opening of the Year – sponsored by United UK
Box – Piccadilly
Sustainable Operator – sponsored by Fidelity Energy
Faber
Employer of the Year (1–49 Sites) – sponsored by Howden
Dishoom
Employer of the Year (50+ Sites) – sponsored by Blue Light Card
Nando’s
Menu Innovation (1–25 Sites) – sponsored by Fresh Direct UK
Brother Marcus
Menu Innovation (26+ Sites) – sponsored by IPW1
Bill’s
Brand Marketing of the Year – sponsored by Rapidity
Prezzo Italian
Best Use of Technology – sponsored by HGEM
Flight Club
Best Designed Site of the Year – sponsored by The London Food & Drink Festival
Hawksmoor, St Pancras with Macaulay Sinclair
Best Family Dining Experience – sponsored by TheFork
Hickory’s Smokehouse
Pub/Bar Brand of the Year (1–49 Sites) – sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic
The Devonshire
Pub/Bar Brand of the Year (50+ Sites) – sponsored by What’s Cooking
Fuller’s
Restaurant Brand of the Year (1–19 Sites) – sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic
Blacklock
Restaurant Brand of the Year (20–50 Sites) – sponsored by Bidfood
Big Mamma Group
Restaurant Brand of the Year (51+ Sites) – sponsored by MOTH Drinks
Pho
Casual Dining Group of the Year – sponsored by Reynolds
Loungers
The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show 2026
Many of this year’s Casual Dining Award winners (and finalists) will be attending their industry show –The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show at Excel London on 16-17 September, as part of the new London Food & Drink Festival. The show will co-locate with lunch!, Natural & Organic Food Show, and Artisan Food & Drink Show. To register for a free trade ticket, visit www.nrpbs.co.uk and use priority code: RPB11.
