Make Your Mark
The Bar Magazine Awards return for 2027, celebrating the UK’s most ambitious operators, innovators and hospitality heroes. With applications closing in just a few months, now is the time to put your people, venues and achievements forward for industry recognition.
Applications are now open for the 2027 Bar Magazine Awards – but the countdown is on. With entries closing in the coming months, hospitality businesses across the UK are being urged to make sure the individuals, teams and concepts shaping the future of the industry have their moment in the spotlight.
The BMAs are a chance to celebrate excellence across every corner of hospitality, recognising the people and businesses setting new standards in creativity, leadership, innovation and guest experience.
AWARDS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Each year, the Bar Magazine Awards shine a light on the individuals, venues and teams redefining what great hospitality looks like. From inspirational leaders and exceptional bartenders to marketing innovators, sustainability champions and those quietly making a difference behind the scenes, the awards celebrate the full spectrum of talent driving the sector forward.
The 2027 categories reflect the diversity and evolution of the industry, with opportunities to recognise achievements across areas including leadership, creativity, drinks innovation, sustainability, inclusivity, group success and venue excellence.
Whether you’re entering a standout individual, championing a colleague, or celebrating your entire business, the awards provide a platform to share your story with an expert judging panel and the wider hospitality community.
Submitting an entry is about more than winning. It’s an opportunity to showcase the work you’ve built over the past 12 months, highlight the people behind your success and gain recognition from industry experts who understand what genuine excellence looks like. For many finalists, being shortlisted has helped strengthen reputations, boost team morale and open new opportunities.
The BMAs are also about celebrating the people who make hospitality what it is. Nominating a colleague, mentor or team member is a powerful way to recognise the passion, creativity and commitment that often happens away from the spotlight.
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO ENTER
With applications closing in just a few months, now is the time to start preparing your entry. Whether you’re celebrating an outstanding venue, an innovative concept, an inspiring individual or a team achievement, the 2027 Bar Magazine Awards are your opportunity to ensure your work receives the recognition it deserves.
THE 2027 CEREMONY
The 2027 ceremony will be hosted by Jack Sotti and Kate Meehan, two respected voices in modern hospitality who bring decades of experience across bartending, drinks, consultancy and media. Together, they will create an energetic and engaging celebration that reflects the creativity, connection and community at the heart of the industry.
WHY APPLY OR NOMINATE?
- Gain recognition that matters
Be judged by an expert panel that understands hospitality excellence and see your work recognised alongside the best in the UK. - Tell your story
Showcase the ideas, people and achievements that have made an impact over the past year. - Celebrate your team
Recognise the individuals who make your business thrive and give their contribution the spotlight it deserves. - Create new opportunities
Shortlisting can elevate reputations, strengthen team pride and help open doors across the industry.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The Bar Magazine Awards are not only about recognising the winners – they are a celebration of the entire hospitality community. Tickets give you the chance to join industry leaders, finalists and fellow hospitality professionals for an unforgettable evening of networking, celebration and recognition.
A ticket includes access to the awards ceremony, a welcome drink on arrival, a three-course dinner, entertainment throughout the evening, and the opportunity to celebrate alongside some of the UK’s most exciting hospitality talent.
Whether you’re attending to support your team, celebrate a nomination or simply be part of one of the industry’s biggest nights, tickets are the perfect way to experience the BMAs in person.
With entries closing soon, don’t wait until the last minute. Submit your application, nominate someone deserving, and secure your place at the 2027 Bar Magazine Awards.