GQ announces winners of annual Food & Drink Awards
The seventh annual GQ Food & Drink Awards, presented by Veuve Clicquot, took place this week at Nobu Hotel Portman Square. Hosted by presenter and journalist Claudia Winkleman, the GQ Food & Drink Awards aims to celebrate the very best of the British food and drink industry.
Each of the 15 winners were presented with an engraved Waterford Crystal ice bucket and chosen by a panel of expert judges consisting of highly acclaimed chefs, esteemed writers and a seasoned eater or two including; Alexei Rosin, Oliver Peyton, Skye Gyngell, Ravinder Bhogal, Agostino Perrone, James Cochran, Honey Spencer, Rose Murray and Dylan Jones.
Winners
The winners of the 2021 GQ Food & Drinks Awards are:
Best Restaurant
Davies And Brook
Belvedere Best Bar
Dukes Bar
Best Interior
Kolamba
Best Front of House
Richie Corrigan at Daffodil Mulligan
Sustainability Award
Natoora
Best Breakthrough
Ravneet Gill
Best Hotel
The Pig At Harlyn Bay
Best Chef
Santiago Lastra at Kol
Veuve Clicquot Innovator
Charlie Mellor for Big Night
Best Overall Experience
Scott’s
Best Sommelier
Sabrina Manolio at Bar Des Prés
Editor’s Award For Best Restaurant Delivery Kit
Jason At Home
Best Pub
The Olive Branch, Rutland
Best Restaurateur
Stevie Parle for Pastaio, Craft London, Palatino and Joy
Lifetime Achievement
Heston Blumenthal
Nick Sargent, Chief Business Officer, Culture at Condé Nast Britain and Publishing Director of British GQ, said: “We couldn’t be more proud to be hosting the seventh annual GQ Food & Drink Awards presented by Veuve Clicquot, which are recognised for their authority in the UK food and drink industry.
“I’d like to extend my congratulations to all the winners and the shortlisted candidates, who champion the best of the British hospitality business, both globally and locally. As we emerge from the toughest year on record for hospitality, GQ hopes to encourage a momentous return for the industry at large. A huge thank you to our panel of expert judges, as well as the GQ readers, whose votes continue to highlight what an excellent culinary scene we have here in the UK.”
Alexei Rosin, Managing Director UK and Ireland at Moët Hennessy, commented: “Veuve Clicquot is delighted to be in its seventh year as the official partner of the GQ Food & Drink Awards. We are immensely proud to support and celebrate the UK hospitality industry, a cultural hub of talent that has continued to innovate and achieve so much, despite experiencing one of the most trying years.
“Huge congratulations to all of this year’s worthy winners and shortlisted candidates, and thank you for your continued dedication and outstanding contribution to the industry. We look forward to raising a toast with you all!”
Full coverage of the seventh annual GQ Food & Drink Awards will be in the August issue of British GQ, on newsstands and available for digital download from Friday 9 July.
