The annual celebration of pubs and bars, where a host of 250 highly commended pubs reflecting the 2026 County & Regional Winners, Industry’s Choice and ultimately National Pub & Bar of the year, took place in London on Wednesday 10th June. It was announced that The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe, voted by Industry leaders, was in TOP 10, Pubs in the UK, National Pub & Bar 'Industry's Choice Award'.
Rob Willianson, General Manager at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe, was overjoyed, he said -
‘Being named in the Top 10 National Pub & Bar Awards 'Industry's Choice' is astonishing and is a huge reward for the team, who work tirelessly to create a welcoming, friendly and fun environment for our guests. We are all very proud and honoured.
‘To be recognised and voted for by fellow industry professionals, who understand the challenges hospitality businesses face right now and the dedication required to keep up the momentum is incredibly humbling.
‘To say that we are over the moon is an understatement and to be recognised alongside other amazing establishments and businesses we have long admired, is very special. This acknowledgement by our peers means the world to us and we couldn’t be prouder of our hardworking team. Our company ethos has shone through, we aim to ‘make people happy’ every day. Thank you all.’
Tristan O’Hana, Editor, National Pub & Bar, said, ‘As part of last year’s National Pub & Bar Awards, we launched the Industry’s Choice Award, an accolade decided by over 400 individuals from across the hospitality industry countrywide. Once again, for 2026, every person who voted was able to share their top 10 pubs and bars that they have visited over the past two years, meaning thousands of venues were nominated in this Top 10 Industry Award. We are absolutely delighted that The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe has made it to the Top 10 National Pub & Bar Awards 'Industry's Choice’.’ Congratulations, so deserved.’
