Britain's best beer retailers honoured at House of Commons
The country’s best beer retailers were honoured at the inaugural Celebrate British Beer Awards held at the House of Commons last night.
Leading industry names and MPs attended the OLN event to recognise the independent retailers that have made the biggest contributions to selling our national drink in their regions, along with the best supermarket and specialist chain.
The winners were voted for by over 500 industry experts, and the awards were presented by Carl Middleton, head of take-home at Marstons, and MPs Andrew Griffiths, Ken Clarke, Elfyn Llwyd, Paul Blomfield, Dr Philip Lee, Mark Lazarowicz and Sir Nick Harvey.
Rosie Davenport, editor at Off Licence News Editor, said: “Pubs do a great job promoting beer, but the swathes of great beer shops play just as important a role in enhancing consumers’ appreciation of quality products.
“More people are drinking great beer at home than ever before and the businesses recognised at Off Licence News’ Celebrate British Beer Awards are dedicated to sourcing and selling interesting brews and supporting the UK’s vibrant brewing scene. “
List of winners
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Category |
Company Name |
Location |
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Supermarket of the Year |
Waitrose |
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Chain of the Year |
Oddbins |
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Regional Retailer of the Year - London |
Real Ale |
Twickenham |
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Regional Retailer of the Year - North |
Hop Hideout |
South Yorkshire |
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Regional Retailer of the Year - South |
Beer Emporium |
Bristol |
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Regional Retailer of the Year - Midlands/East |
Hopology |
Nottingham |
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Regional Retailer of the Year - Scotland |
The Beer Hive |
Edinburgh |
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Regional Retailer of the Year - Wales |
Gwin Llŷn Wines |
Gwynedd, Pwllhel |
