Celebrating excellence in hospitality

The MCA Hospitality Awards 2026 winners have now been revealed.

The event celebrated the leading concepts, individuals and deals across the UK eating and drinking out sector, and took place on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Recognised as the industry’s Oscars, the ceremony brought together senior figures from pubs, restaurants, bars and food to go, including operators, investors and key suppliers. Guests gathered to celebrate outstanding achievement and connect with peers across the sector.

The 2026 ceremony was hosted by broadcaster and presenter Anita Rani, who guided the audience through hospitality’s biggest night of the year.

Awards were decided through industry voting across 12 core categories, alongside expert judging panels for specialist awards in Sustainability, Diversity Leadership and Rising Star. New categories for 2026 included International Expansion and Best Hotel Group.

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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