Four Leeds pubs named among the UK's best as they're nominated in major competition
Great British Pub Awards: Four Leeds boozers nominated for gongs
Four Leeds watering holes have been nominated for awards in a competition heralded as the Oscars of the pub industry.
The Great British Pub Awards have been running for almost 20 years, recognising the best pub operators in the country. The competition sees pubs from across Britain enter in the hope of winning one of the industry’s most sought after accolades.
The awards, recognised as “the ones to win” by licensees; attract hundreds of entries from thriving pubs around the UK.
The 2026 shortlist includes four Leeds pubs.
The Victoria & Commercial in the city centre is featured in the Best Beer Pub category while Pinnacle Sports & Games is in the running for the Best Pub to Watch Sport award.
Leeds has two boozers in the Best Pub Garden award - the Myrtle Tavern at Meanwood and the Bridge Inn at Kirkstall.