We are absolutely delighted to share that last night, Heartwood Inns was awarded the prestigious Publican Award 2025 for ‘Best Pub Brand/Concept’!

Being shortlisted in five categories—Best Pub Brand or Concept, Best Accommodation Operator, Best Managed Pub Co (20-50 sites), Best Pub Employer (501+ employees), and Best New Site (The White Horse, Dorking)—was an incredible honour, but winning this particular award feels like a momentous occasion.

Dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the pub industry, the Publican Awards, this year hosted by the brilliant Claudia Winkleman, celebrate the very best in the business, recognising operators at the top of their game.

Since last year’s event—where we proudly took home Best Operations Team and Best Managed Pub Group—we’ve continued to grow, opening seven new pub sites, four of those with rooms, bringing our total to 23 pubs and five pubs with rooms. This award reaffirms what members of Heartwood will already know, we are driven by our values: seek excellence, genuinely care and lead by example.

This win is also a testament to the incredible dedication of every single person in our business. Thank you to our amazing team and everyone who has supported us—this achievement belongs to every one of you!