The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Award Winners: In pictures
The Estrella Damm National Restaurant of the Year: The Sportsman
Self-taught chef Stephen Harris’ self-proclaimed “grotty boozer by the sea” in Seasalter picks up the top spot for the second year running.
The Service Award, sponsored by Liberty Wines and Champagne Devaux: The Ledbury
The Ladbroke Grove site from Australian-born chef Brett Graham is rewarded for its top-quality service.
Lifetime Achievement, sponsored by Lavazza: Shaun Hill
The British cooking legend, currently at The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny, wins this lifetime gong.
Sustainable Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Norwegian Seafood: Lake Road Kitchen
The Lake District destination restaurant from James Cross wins the SRA prize.
Gastropub of the Year, sponsored by Estrella Damm: The Sportsman
The top restaurant also happens to be the best gastropub too.
The Best Restaurant in Wales, sponsored by Hildon: The Walnut Tree
Shaun Hill’s Michelin-starred site hits the top spot in its own country.
The Best Restaurant in Scotland, sponsored by Hildon: Timberyard
The locally-sourced-focused restaurant housed in an Edinburgh warehouse wins the best in Scotland.
The Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland, sponsored by Hildon: Wine & Brine
The self-proclaimed “neighbourhood restaurant” from Chris McGowan wins the best gong on a national scale.
OpenTable Fit For Foodies award: The Lickfold Inn
The modern British-style pub in Petworth wins the public vote from booking site OpenTable.
Restaurateur of the Year, sponsored by Aspall: Jason Atherton
The international chef and restaurateur powerhouse is rewarded for his impressive portfolio.
Chefs’ Chef of the Year, sponsored by RitterFresh: Claude Bosi
The French Michelin-starred chef, who has now opened Bibendum after closing his iconic Hibiscus, is named chefs’ favourite.
Chef to Watch: Elizabeth Haigh
The founder and owner of the Kaizen House group - of the soon-to-open restaurant Shibui - picks up the coveted award, beating serious competition from high-profile names
Cocktail List of the Year: Hawksmoor
The growing steak group receives recognition for its cocktail selection alongside its famous cuts
Wine List of the Year: Noble Rot
The wine bar – which comes with its own wine-focused magazine ‒ is recognised for its dedication to presenting high-quality vintages without the usual ‘wine buff’ intimidation
One to Watch, sponsored by Schweppes: Red Rooster
The New York Harlem success from charisma-packed Marcus Samuelsson – which has now come to London’s Curtain hotel ‒ is heralded as the name to keep on your radar in the coming months
