Overview
- The 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards shortlist includes 256 venues vying for 94 County Winner titles across the UK.
- Judging criteria focus on marketing, digital presence, design, service, style of offer, and investment to recognize excellence in hospitality.
- Three pubs in County Durham and six in Sussex have been highlighted as finalists in their respective counties.
- The awards ceremony on June 24 at Big Penny Social in London will announce County Winners, group awards, and launch a new Top 10 UK Pubs & Bars list.
- Organized by Pub & Bar magazine, the awards aim to support hospitality businesses by boosting visibility and customer engagement during challenging times.