Best Bar None Awards 2026

We're excited to announce the return of the Best Bar None Awards for 2026, celebrating the hard work, dedication, and excellence of Nottingham's licensed premises. 

Join us at BOX for an evening of celebration as we recognise all the venues that have achieved their 2026 Best Bar None accreditation, and honour the standout winners who have gone the extra mile to raise standards across the city. 

Expect a night of recognition, networking, and entertainment as we come together to celebrate Nottingham's vibrant and responsible night-time economy. 

📍 Venue: Box, Nottingham 📅 Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 🕕 Time: 6.30pm. Doors close at 7:30pm

Dress Code: Smart casual  

Age Restriction: Over 18s only 

🎟️ Tickets 

Early Bird: £15 (excl. booking fee), available 1 to 31 July, or until 100 tickets have sold 

General Admission: £20 (excl. booking fee) 

Group Booking: Bulk offer available for 10+ tickets, perfect for venue groups. Contact us for details. 

Tickets on sale: 1 July to 22 August 2026 

Ticket sales close: 23:59 on Friday 21 August 2026 

No refunds available on or after Saturday 22 August 2026 

To request invoice payment, or to enquire about group bookings, please email jake@itsinnottingham.com. 

🍹 Your ticket includes: 

• 1 welcome drink on arrival 

• 1 drink voucher (to be collected on the night, lost vouchers cannot be replaced) 

• A selection of food 

• A sweet treat 

We'll also ask for any dietary requirements or allergies during booking, so please don't forget to complete that section. 

On the night, expect: 

• Entertainment 

• Photobooth  

• Presentation of the 2026 Best Bar None Awards 

• Bandeoke, provided by Box Nottingham, from 10pm onwards! 

• And much more! 

Whether you're accredited, nominated, or simply proud to be part of this amazing industry, we'd love to see you there! 

Let's celebrate what makes Nottingham's nightlife the best bar none.