The fifth annual British Restaurant Awards ceremony, 2023, at Porchester Hall, London
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2023 · Fifth Anniversary

The 2023 British Restaurant Awards Winners

A celebration of five years recognising excellence across British restaurants and hospitality.

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BRA Team6 September 20231 minute read24.6K views

The Opening Story

Five years of celebrating the restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals shaping British dining.

The fifth annual British Restaurant Awards brought together leading figures from the restaurant, hospitality, entertainment and media industries for an evening of glamour, gastronomy and celebration at Porchester Hall in London.

The 2023 ceremony recognised both established names and emerging talent, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the United Kingdom's restaurant industry.

Television presenter Cait King led the evening's proceedings, with guest presenters including Made in Chelsea personality Paris Smith and Olympic champion Dwain Chambers.

From luxury restaurants and acclaimed chefs to independent regional venues and innovative culinary experiences, the fifth anniversary winners represented the breadth of British hospitality.

Fifth Anniversary

Five Years of
British Restaurant
Excellence

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Since launching in 2017, the British Restaurant Awards have provided a national platform for restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary businesses from across the United Kingdom.

The 2023 ceremony marked the fifth edition of the awards and celebrated another outstanding group of winners chosen from across the British dining landscape.

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Anniversary Edition

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Porchester Hall

London Venue

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The Venue

A Stellar Night at Porchester Hall

The fifth annual British Restaurant Awards took place at Porchester Hall in London.

The prestigious venue welcomed restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality professionals, television personalities, media guests and invited attendees for an evening celebrating achievement across the British dining industry.

The ceremony combined awards presentations, entertainment and memorable moments as the British Restaurant Awards marked its fifth anniversary.

Porchester Hall · London

On the Night

The 2023 Presenters

Host
CK

Cait King

Television Presenter

Guest Presenter
PS

Paris Smith

Made in Chelsea

Guest Presenter
DC

Dwain Chambers

Olympic Champion

Featured

The Defining Winners of 2023

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Restaurant of the Year 2023

8 By Andrew Sheridan, Liverpool

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Best Chef 2023

Gordon Ramsay

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Best New Restaurant 2023

Bleú Steakhouse

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Best Luxury Restaurant 2023

Bocconcino, London

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Best Young Chef 2023

Luke Selby

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Best Restaurant in London 2023

Happy Bar & Grill

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Double Winners

Two Awards, One Memorable Year

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8 By Andrew Sheridan, Liverpool

  • Restaurant of the Year 2023
  • Best Restaurant in Liverpool 2023
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Happy Bar & Grill, London

  • Best Restaurant in London 2023
  • Best Culinary Experience 2023

The Directory

The 2023 Winners

Discover the restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary businesses recognised during the fifth annual British Restaurant Awards.

Headline Awards5 winners
2023

Best New Restaurant 2023

Bleú Steakhouse

2023

Best Chef 2023

Gordon Ramsay

2023

Best Young Chef 2023

Luke Selby

2023

Best Luxury Restaurant 2023

Bocconcino, London

2023

Restaurant of the Year 2023

8 By Andrew Sheridan, Liverpool

Hospitality and Industry Awards3 winners
2023

Best Hospitality Team 2023

Thai Square Restaurant

2023

Best Restaurant Chain 2023

Gaucho

2023

Best Food Ordering Company 2023

Uber Eats

Culinary and Lifestyle Awards5 winners
2023

Best Takeaway Restaurant 2023

Chamisse, London

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Best Culinary Experience 2023

Happy Bar & Grill, London

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Best Bar 2023

Lab 22, Cardiff

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Best International Cuisine 2023

Thai Square

2023

Best Vegan Friendly Restaurant 2023

Down the Hatch, Liverpool

Regional Restaurant Awards16 winners
2023

Best Restaurant in Leicester

Maurizio’s

2023

Best Restaurant in Manchester

20 Stories

2023

Best Restaurant in London

Happy Bar & Grill

2023

Best Restaurant in Liverpool

8 By Andrew Sheridan

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Best Restaurant in Wales

Heaney’s, Cardiff

2023

Best Restaurant in Surrey

Positano

2023

Best Restaurant in Essex

The Blue Strawberry Bistrot

2023

Best Restaurant in Newcastle

Victors Newcastle

2023

Best Restaurant in Sheffield

Carluccios

2023

Best Restaurant in Bradford

Café J’adore

2023

Best Restaurant in Bristol

Namak

2023

Best Restaurant in Brighton

The Salt Room Restaurant

2023

Best Restaurant in Leeds

Lala’s Restaurant

2023

Best Restaurant in Birmingham

Qavali

2023

Best Restaurant in Southampton

Figurati

2023

Best Restaurant in Cambridge

Mina Steakhouse

Regional Winners

Award Winning Restaurants Across the United Kingdom

London

Best Restaurant in London

Happy Bar & Grill

The Fifth Chapter

A Milestone Fifth Edition

The fifth annual British Restaurant Awards represented an important milestone in the history of the event.

The 2023 ceremony celebrated the continued growth of the awards while recognising restaurants, chefs and hospitality teams from across the United Kingdom.

The winner list reflected a diverse national dining culture, bringing together established names, innovative concepts, luxury restaurants, independent regional venues and emerging culinary talent.

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