Keeping the pub industry refreshed at the Publican Awards 2026

As official water partner, Wenlock Spring helped guests stay refreshed during an evening celebrating the people and businesses shaping the pub industry.

Celebrating the best of the pub industry

The Publican Awards bring together leading pub operators, rising talent and businesses from across UK hospitality. In March 2026, Wenlock Spring was proud to support the event as its official water partner.

Held in London, the awards provided an opportunity to recognise the creativity, resilience and hard work found throughout the pub sector. Guests were served Wenlock Spring throughout the evening, helping to keep tables refreshed as finalists and winners were celebrated.

For an independent supplier, being part of an event of this scale is also an opportunity to listen. Pub businesses are adapting quickly to changing customer expectations, and direct conversations help us understand where provenance, presentation, choice and dependable service can add real value.

A sector built on people and experience

The pub industry continues to face pressure, but the evening carried a strong sense of optimism. The businesses making progress were often those finding thoughtful ways to offer something distinctive, whether through their food, drink, service or the overall customer experience.

That attention to experience matters to Wenlock Spring too. Water may be one part of the table, but its provenance, presentation and service all contribute to the impression a venue leaves with its guests. Our still and sparkling range includes formats suited to pubs, restaurants, hotels and quality bars.

Discover more about Wenlock Spring for hospitality, including our glass range for dining and bar settings.

Time to reconnect

Beyond the awards themselves, the event gave our team valuable time with customers, partners and familiar faces from across the industry. Those conversations help us understand what operators need and how a responsive, dependable water supplier can support them.

Congratulations to every finalist and winner at the Publican Awards 2026. It was a pleasure to play a part in an evening that placed the people behind the UK's pubs firmly in the spotlight.