New World Trading Company (NWTC) was once again the big winner at last night’s Publican Awards, operated by MCA’s sister title, the Morning Advertiser.
Chief executive Chris Hill won business leader of the year while NWTC also took home best large employer, pub operations team and drinks offer.
Brewhouse & Kitchen was also a multiple winner, triumphing in the small employer and small managed company categories.
Meanwhile Stonegate retained its title as best late-night operator.
The late John Sands, founder of Pubmaster and Wear Inns, was posthumously awarded the outstanding industry achievement award.
The full list of winners:
Outstanding Industry Achievement: John Sands
Business leader of the year: Chris Hill
Best Managed Large: Fuller’s
Best Managed Small: Brewhouse & Kitchen
Best Tenanted & Leased (Large): Star
Best Tenanted & Leased (Small): Palmers
Best Large Employer: NWTC
Best Small Employer: Brewhouse & Kitchen
Best Community Pub Operator: Cornerstone
Bets Pub Operations Team: NWTC
Best New Pub/Bar: Tokyo Industries for Impossible, Manchester
Best Late Night Operator: Stonegate
Best Drinks Offer: NWTC
Best Value Food: Toby Carvery
Bets Premium Food: Red Mist Leisure
Best Food Offer: Seafood Pub Co
Best Brewing Pub Company: North Bar
Best Pub Brand/Concept: The Alchemist
Best Accommodation: Anglian Country Inns
