Pub Design Awards
Wetherspoon has won numerous awards for the design of its pubs.
These include national awards as well as individual awards for its pubs across the UK.
Wetherspoon prides itself on redeveloping existing buildings, including many which are listed, into its pubs.
The Picture Playhouse, Bexhill-on-Sea – Bexhill Heritage Civic Pride Awards – Highly Commended in the building demonstrating civic pride through its restoration category
Commercial Rooms, Bristol – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Standing Order, Derby – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Georges Meeting House, Exeter – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Imperial, Exeter – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Playhouse, Colchester – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Waterend Barn, St. Albans – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Opera House, Tunbridge Wells – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Old Chapel, Darwen – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Twelve Tellers, Preston – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Crosse Keys, Gracechurch Street – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Hamilton Hall, Liverpool Street Station – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Knights Templar, Chancery Lane – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Coronet, Holloway – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Capitol, Forest Hill – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Coronation Hall, Surbiton – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Art Picture House, Bury – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Lattice House, Kings Lynn – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Wallaw, Blyth – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Union Rooms, Newcastle – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Winter Gardens, Harrogate – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Richard Oastler, Brighouse – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Caley Picture House, Edinburgh – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Standing Order, Edinburgh – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
West Kirk, Ayr – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
John Fairweather, Cambuslang – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Counting House, Glasgow – CAMRA Outstanding Conversions and Restorations October 2020 – Outstanding Conversion
Old Swanne Inn, Evesham – Vale of Evesham Civic Society – Letter of Commendation for sympathetic refurbishment
Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate – The Ramsgate Society Design Awards – Certificate of Excellence
Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate – CAMRA National Pub Design Award – Conversion to Pub Use
Iron Duke, Wellington – Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards – Shortlist – Best Designed Casual Dining Pub or Bar
Golden Hope, Sittingbourne – The Sittingbourne Society Awards – Rose Bowl Award – for the sympathetic remodelling of the old magistrates court
Booking Office, Waverley Station – FAB Awards – Shortlisted – Individual Food & Beverage Offer of the Year in a Railway Station
Velvet Coaster, Blackpool – BUILD – Best Public House Design Project
Caley Picture House, Edinburgh – Northern Design Awards – Restaurant & Bar
The Greenwood Hotel, Northolt – CAMRA Design Award – Winner – Conservation Award
Caley Picture House, Edinburgh – CAMRA Design Award – Highly Commended – Conversion to Pub Use
Man in the Moon, Newport, Isle of Wight – Isle of Wight Society Design and Conservation Awards and the Royal Institute of British Architects – Certificate of Merit for ‘sensitive renovation of the former Congregational chapel’
The Nine Arches, Newton Le Willows – Northern Design Awards – Restaurant & Bar
The Windmill, Stansted Airport – FAB Awards - Airport Bar of the Year
Wetherspoons, Birmingham Airport – FAB Awards – Highly Commended – Airport Bar of the Year
The North Western, Liverpool Lime Street Station – FAB Awards – Highly Commended – Individual Food & Beverage Offer of the Year in a Railway Station
Twelve Tellers, Preston – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards (selected for UK Categories)
Mossy Well, Muswell Hill – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards (selected for UK Categories)
Great Wood, Blanchardstown – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards (selected for Republic of Ireland Category)
Linen Weaver, Cork – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards (selected for Republic of Ireland Category)
The Star, Hoddesdon – The Hoddesdon Society - Stuart Hamilton Award – Design and Restoration in recognition of its preservation work of historical art
The North Western, Liverpool Lime Street Station – Northern Design Awards – Restaurant & Bar
The Wallaw, Blyth – CAMRA Design Award – Highly Commended – Conversion to Pub
The Quarter Jack, Wells – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards – Shortlisted – Best Pub
The Court Leet, Ormskirk – West Lancashire Design Awards – Conversion/Adaptation Category – Winner
Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick – CAMRA Design Award – Best Conversion to Pub Use
Admiral Collingwood, Ilfracombe – CAMRA Design Award – Best New Build
Rose & Crown, Maldon – Maldon District Council – 32nd Conservation & Design Awards – Townscape Regeneration
Velvet Coaster, Blackpool – Blackpool Civic Trust – Best Night Time Economy – aimed at setting the standards for new developments, while safeguarding the resort’s rich heritage
Man in the Moon, Newport, Isle of wight – Newport Parish Council Planning Committee Annual Design Awards – special conservation award for overall quality of the work and contribution to the character and appearance of the area
The Harry Clasper, Whickham – Whickham & District In Bloom – Summer Garden Competition 2014 – Highly Commended In Bloom
The Harry Clasper, Whickham – Northumbria In Bloom 2014 – 2014 Best Effort for Upkeep of External Premises by a Public House or Hotel – Silver Gilt Medal – In Bloom
Kings Head Hotel, Beccles – Beccles Society Dr. Nicholson Award - An architectural award honouring Dr. Edward S. Nicholson, the first Chairman of the Beccles Society from its inception in 1966 for twenty-one years. The purpose of the award is to encourage good design, imaginative ideas and quality development through public acknowledgment of the work carried out by the recipients.
Red Lion, Gatwick – FAB Award – Best Worldwide Airport Bar
Trent Bridge Inn, Nottingham – CAMRA national refurbishment design award
John the Clerk of Cramlington, Cramlington – Best Commercial Premises – Cramlington In Bloom
The Bear, Melksham – Melksham In Bloom 2013
Silk Kite, Tamworth – Tamworth Heritage Trust – Nominated for a Blue Plaque ‘in recognition of the town’s most treasured historical sites and key buildings’.
Smithy Fold, Glossop – Northern Design Awards – shortlisted in ‘best restaurant/bar design’ category.
Master Marriner, New Brighton – Northern Design Awards – shortlisted in ‘best restaurant/bar design’ category
Castle Hotel, Ruthin – Quayle Award – in recognition of the restoration of the Castle Hotel Ruthin
William Peverel, Bulwell – UK and International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards – Nominated for recognising and rewarding design excellence
Joseph Bramah, Barnsley – Barnsley Civic Trust – Winner – Public House Category – recognising business skills, innovation, architectural design and the impact of window displays on the street scene.
Foley Arms, Great Malvern – Malvern Civic Society – Winner – new or renovated building which the judges consider has added something outstanding to Malvern’s environment
Broken Bridge, Pontefract – Pontefract Civic Society Heritage Awards - Winner
Bank House, Cheltenham – Cheltenham Civic Awards – Commendation for Pub Restored Facade
Kings Head, Monmouth – Monmouth Civic Society – Awarded a Monmouth Heritage blue plaque for a building of great historic and architectural interest.
Thomas Burke, Leigh – Wigan Council – Commendation Urban Design Award 2007
Opera House, Tunbridge Wells – Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Conservation Award 2007 – Restoration of Upper Floors
Justice Mill, Aberdeen – Aberdeen Civic Society - Recognition of New Façade
Yr Hen Orsaf, Aberystwyth – Railway Heritage Award 2003
Winter Gardens, Harrogate – CAMRA – Highly Commended in the Conversion to Pub Use 2003
Kings Fee, Hereford – CAMRA – Highly Commended in the Conversion to Pub Use 2003
Jack Phillips, Godalming – The Godalming Trust Civic Design Awards 2002
Gatekeeper, Cardiff – CAMRA National Pub Design Awards – Best Conversion to Pub Use – Winner
Wetherspoon, Folkestone – Wheelchair Users Group – Silver Award 2001
The Sedgelynn, Chorlton – CAMRA National Pub Design 2001
Isaac Merritt, Paignton – CAMRA Pub of the Year Award 2001 – South Devon Region
The Richard Oastler, Brighouse – The Brighouse Civic Trust Award for Excellence
The Union Rooms, Newcastle Upon Tyne – The Newcastle City Council Civic Trust Award
The Prince of Wales, Cardiff – The Lord Mayor’s Conservation Award
The Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen – The Aberdeen Civic Society Award for Outstanding Conversion
The Rodboro, Guildford – The Surrey Industrial History Group Preservation and Conservation Award
The Rodboro, Guildford – The Surrey Industrial History Group Annual Conservation Award
The Rodboro, Guildford – The Guildford Society Award for Refurbishment
Lynd Cross, Horsham – Horsham District Council Design Awards
The Sedgelynn, Chorlton – CAMRA English Heritage Pub Design Awards 2000 – Conversion to Pub Use Category
Ship of Fools, Croydon – The English Tourism Council Standards of Excellence Awards for Design and Standard of Toilet Facilities
The Billiard Hall, West Bromwich – CAMRA Best Conversion to Pub Award
The Half Moon, London – CAMRA Best Conversion to Pub Award
The Rodboro, Guildford – The Guildford Society Good Design Award
The Rodboro, Guildford – Guildford Borough Council Heritage Award 1999 – Refurbishment Category
James Watt, Greenock – Design and Conservation Award 1999 – Commendation – Best Conservation/Restoration Development
Lynd Cross, Horsham – Horsham District Council - Design Award
The Postal Order, Blackburn – Blackburn Civic Society – Listed in their book “The Buildings of Blackburn”
The Picture House, Stafford – Stafford Borough Council 1998 Conservation Award
The Picture House, Stafford – Stafford Historical and Civic Society Conservation Nomination
Bank Statement, Swansea – Swansea City and County Council “Built in Quality” Award
The Opera House, Tunbridge Wells – Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Conservation Awards Commendation
The Commercial Rooms, Bristol – English Heritage/CAMRA Award for Best Conversion to a Pub
The Beehive, Brixton – Scotland Yard – Pub Design Prevention of Drugs Trading
The Coronet, London – The Jeffrey Gribble Award for Outstanding Design in the London Borough of Islington
The Coronet, Holloway – An Eros Award 1996 – One of the Top Ten Pubs in London
Standing Order, Derby - Derby Borough Council - Design Award
The Playhouse, Colchester – Colchester Access Award 1995 – Colchester Council
The Playhouse, Colchester – Disabled Access Award
The Last Post, Southend-on-Sea – Southend Borough Council – Design Award
The George, Croydon – London Borough of Croydon – Design Award
The Bank Statement, Swansea – Swansea City and County Council “Built in Quality” Award
The Poulton Elk, Poulton-le-Fylde – Pub of the Year Fylde Coast and CAMRA Pub of the season