2017 · The First Edition
The First British Restaurant Awards
Celebrating the restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals chosen by the British public.
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More than 275,000 public votes helped decide the winners of the inaugural British Restaurant Awards.
The British Restaurant Awards successfully announced the winners of its inaugural ceremony following more than 275,000 votes from consumers nationwide.
The highly anticipated event took place at Buddha Bar London in Knightsbridge, bringing together restaurateurs, chefs, hospitality professionals, members of the media and invited guests from across the country.
The first British Restaurant Awards provided the public with an opportunity to nominate and vote for their favourite restaurants, chefs and culinary experiences throughout the United Kingdom.
The Venue
An Evening at Buddha Bar London
The inaugural ceremony was held at Buddha Bar London in Knightsbridge.
Known for combining Far Eastern cuisine with Western tastes and influences, the venue provided a striking setting for the first British Restaurant Awards.
Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés during an evening attended by restaurateurs, chefs, media personalities and VIP guests from across the country.
The ceremony also featured performances from singer and songwriter KITTO and Elise Bailey.
1st
Annual Ceremony
275,000+
Public Votes
Buddha Bar
London Venue
22
Award Categories
Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse
“It is an absolute pleasure to win this British Restaurant Award. This award means so much because it was voted for by the public. I would also like to thank my team, who are the driving force behind the success of our restaurant.”
Levi Roots
The Directory
The 2017 Winners
Discover the restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary businesses recognised during the first British Restaurant Awards.
Best New Restaurant 2017
Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse
Best Chef 2017
Vineet Bhatia
Best Young Chef 2017
Georgina Dent
Best Luxury Restaurant 2017
Hakkasan, Mayfair
Restaurant of the Year 2017
The Oxford Brasserie, Southampton
Best Hospitality Team 2017
Thai Square
Best Restaurant Chain 2017
Thai Square
Best Supplier 2017
Clarks Foods
Best British Takeaway 2017
Masala Indian Takeaway, Barnstaple
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Best Food Ordering Company 2017
Just Eat
Best Culinary Experience 2017
Dans Le Noir
Best Restaurant in Manchester
Australasia, Manchester
Best Restaurant in London
Buddha Bar London
Best Restaurant in Liverpool
Panoramic 34
Best Restaurant in Wales
Signatures Restaurant
Best Restaurant in Surrey
The Clink
Best Restaurant in Essex
La Bicicletta
Best Restaurant in Newcastle
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse
Best Restaurant in Sheffield
Efes Restaurant
Best Restaurant in Bradford
The Foundry
Best Restaurant in Bristol
Pasta Loco
Best Restaurant in Brighton
Jamie's Italian Brighton
Best Restaurant in Leeds
My Thai Restaurant
Best Restaurant in Birmingham
Piccolino
Best Restaurant in Southampton
Quay FIFTEEN
Best Restaurant in Cambridge
Twenty Two
Best Restaurant in Leicester
Lighthouse
Photo Moments
Moments From the First Edition
About
About the British Restaurant Awards
The British Restaurant Awards are an annual celebration giving members of the public the opportunity to nominate and vote for their favourite restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary experiences across the United Kingdom.
The awards recognise the creativity, service, talent and dedication that continue to shape British hospitality.
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