The search is on to find the best pub developments in the UK as CAMRA launches its latest Pub Design Awards. 

People are encouraged to nominate the most impressive examples of recent work to pubs – whether an outstanding refurbishment, a clever conversion or the construction of a new pub.

Together with Historic England, the awards look to reward the highest standards of design in the refurbishment and conservation of existing pubs, as well as newly built pubs and venues converted to pub use.

Awards chair Andrew Davison said: “There are so many fine examples across the UK of excellent new pubs, conversions to pub use, and refurbishments of existing pubs which we want to celebrate and highlight. 

“The Pub Design Awards are a wonderful opportunity for proud owners and managers to showcase the flair, originality and quality of design and workmanship that they have put into their pubs.

“In addition, the publicity the awards give encourages pub lovers along with design and heritage enthusiasts to pay a visit to these inspirational buildings.”

There are five categories, and pubs can be entered into more than one: 

• New Build: for newly built pubs, whether reflecting traditional design or completely modern. 
• Conversion to Pub Use: rewarding alterations to buildings which were built for other purposes. 
• Refurbishment: looking for flair, quality and originality in pub renovation. 
• Historic England Conservation: sponsored by HE, this award is given for work which conserves what is good in the pub while upgrading its facilities to give it a viable future. 
• Community Local: reserved for outstanding refurbishments of “street-corner locals”. 

The awards are open to all UK pubs, and anyone can nominate. Entrants may be asked to provide additional photographs and plans of the building, so the licensee should be aware of and approve the entry.

To enter, work will need to have been completed between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023. 

The competition is free to enter and closes on 19 November. To enter and see examples of previous winners visit: https://camra.org.uk/what-we-do/pub-design-awards/ 

Pictured: Refurbishment Award 2023 winner Cadogan Arms, London