The 2026 Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards are open for free entry - Deadline 31 May
Tourism Awards for

Food and Drink

Celebrate your food or drink business by entering the Tourism Awards. From innovative dining experiences to exceptional local produce, these awards honour culinary excellence, sustainability, and creativity. Showcase your achievements and gain recognition as a leading name in the region’s vibrant food and drink scene.

Pub of the Year (VE) sponsored by Christie & Co
Recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a unique offering, fabulous atmosphere, excellent service and is a destination in it’s own right.

Choose from 

Either Café/Tea Room of the Year (Taste of England, VE)
Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer outstanding cuisine, innovative service and excellence throughout their entire operation. Food service businesses including cafés, tea rooms, coffee shops.

Or Restaurant and Casual Dining of the Year (Taste of England, VE) sponsored by Fleurets
Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer outstanding cuisine, innovative service and excellence throughout their entire operation. Food service businesses including fine dining, restaurant, bistro, diner, pizza restaurant, grill etc.

Why not consider entering these additional categories too, if you’re eligible and they’re relevant to your business?

  • Age Friendly Business
  • Events and Festivals
  • Active and Learning Experience
  • Business Events Venue
  • Wedding Venue
  • Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
  • Dog Friendly Business
  • International Tourism
  • New Tourism Business
  • Regenerative Tourism
  • Unsung Hero
  • NEW Innovative Employer Award

 

Don’t forget they are all free to enter.