Finalists Announced!

We’re pleased to reveal the MCA Hospitality Awards 2026 shortlist. Nominated and voted for by a select database of senior sector professionals, the awards are highly regarded for their peer-led recognition. Industry voting takes place across 12 categories, while expert judging panels assess entries for the special award categories of Sustainability, Diversity Leadership and Rising Star. New for 2026, the International Expansion and Best Hotel Group awards have been introduced, with all winners to be announced at the gala awards dinner in March.

2026 FINALISTS



On 12 March 2026, the Guildhall, London will host the MCA Hospitality Awards, one of the most anticipated evenings in the UK eating and drinking out sector. The event is a high-profile celebration of outstanding concepts, individuals and deals, bringing together senior leaders from across pubs, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and food-to-go to recognise excellence, innovation and leadership.

The evening will feature a formal awards programme and dinner, alongside entertainment hosted by broadcaster Anita Rani. More than an awards ceremony, the MCA Hospitality Awards provides a distinguished forum for senior executives, investors, advisers and key suppliers to connect, reflect on the year’s achievements and engage with peers at the highest level of the industry.


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Testimonials

"One of the best events on the calendar"

Glyn House Managing Director Caffè Nero

"The evening brings together the finest operators in the leisure and hospitality sector and is a true celebration of excellence”

Mark Derry Chief Executive Brasserie Bar Co

"It's the night in the annual calendar that you definitely get in the diary"

Simon Potts The Alchemist

‘It’s the highlight of the calendar, often referred to as the hospitality version of the Oscars

Alex Reilley chairman Loungers

Hugely validating… the cherry on the top to a great evening

Jess Campbell, head of brand, Dishoom head of brand Dishoom

We’re thrilled to be voted for by our peers, it really gives us the confidence that we’re doing the right thing

Karl Boyce, Director of Digital, McDonald’s director of digital McDonald’s

Amazing…it’s such a great award to win… most importantly, our teams are gonna love it, right’?

Laura Harper Hinton and Miles Kirby co-founders Caravan

Winning gives us the impetus to just go even bigger and better

Louise Hughes people director Moto

The recognition of industry peers is the most special part.

Neil McLeod co-owner Albert’s Schloss

This is where we meet our peers and legends of the industry. To be recognised in this room is pretty cool

Oisin Rogers, co-founder, The Devonshire co-founder The Devonshire

The highest accolade you can get

Ollie Raison, co-founder, F1 Arcade co-founder F1 Arcade

This is everything we’ve dreamed of

Sarah McDermott marketing director BrewDog Bars