The National Restaurant Awards – brought to you by Restaurant – celebrate the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK restaurant scene, honouring the best chefs and operators across the country. The awards will return to Magazine at London Docklands on Monday 9 June 2025 for the annual industry celebration.

This prestigious event will be attended by hundreds of the UK's top chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, and influencers, making it an unmissable occasion. Guests will enjoy an evening of food from some of the UK's leading street food vendors, accompanied by free-flowing champagne, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks, courtesy of our event partners. The evening will also provide the opportunity to network with the industry's leading figures while celebrating the very best in the UK restaurant scene.

Our voting academy, made up of more than 300 top industry professionals, including food writers, chefs, and restaurateurs, is currently in the process of voting for their favourite restaurants from across the UK. They will also vote for winners in our special category awards, including Chef of the Year, Chef to Watch, Restaurateur of the Year, and more.

Event Timings:

18.00 - Arrival

20.00 - Awards Ceremony

21.30 - After-Party

00.00 - Carriages

Tickets for the event are now on sale, for suppliers wishing to purchase more than two tickets, please contact becky.cumbers@wrbm.com.  

Kick off your National Restaurant Awards day with us for an exclusive Chef’s Lunch, which will take place just hours before the evening celebration. Hosted at the stunning One Club Row, a newly opened restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch, this special lunch offers guests the chance to enjoy a three-course meal.

The meal will provide guests the opportunity to connect with fellow chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures at one of London's hottest new openings. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible lunch ahead of the National Restaurant Awards ceremony.