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National Pub & Bar Awards Name 252 Highly Commended Venues for 2026

Shortlisting gives local pubs a profile boost before county winners are revealed in London on June 10.

Overview

  • The awards published a nationwide shortlist of 252 pubs and bars and invited them to the Grand Final in London on June 10.
  • Gloucestershire’s Highly Commended venues are The Lion Inn in Winchcombe, The Bell Inn Langford, and Dr Foster at Gloucester Docks.
  • Bristol’s nominees are The Gloucester Old Spot, The Whitmore Tap, and Carmen Street Wine.
  • The ceremony will crown 94 county winners, then announce regional winners and the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year, with certificates presented on the night.
  • This 10th-year edition keeps last year’s larger format, featuring an Industry’s Choice top 10 from about 400 judges, consumer-voted group awards, and the Tyrrells Tyrrellbly Good Taste Award.