Hundreds of guests attended a glitzy ceremony at New Dock Hall last night (Monday March 16), as the winners of 15 categories were announced. Celebrating the crème de la crème of the Leeds culinary scene, the 17th annual awards celebrate the very best restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes, hotels, chefs and more across the city.
Since the very first Oliver Awards ceremony in 2009, hundreds of businesses have been crowned with a coveted award - propelling some into the spotlight and recognising others for their long-serving dedication to the city’s food and drink industry.
This year was one of the toughest yet, and saw the first winners crowned for new awards, including Best in Glass and Best Social Media.
Here are our 2026 winners - and the finalists for each category.
13. Best Fine Dining Experience - Uyare
Finalists: Quinta; Chef Jono at V&V; Bavette; Lala The Restaurant | Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Community Impact Award - Viaduct Showbar
Finalists: Hooleos Mexican Cafe Bar; Community Comfort Kitchen; Claire Turner (The Moot Hall Arms); byMolly | Viaduct Showbar
15. Sustainability in Action - Below Stairs
Finalists: Hooleos Mexican Cafe Bar; TADA Japanese; Aarti; The Otley Burger Co | Yorkshire Evening Post