We’re delighted to announce that Food, Drink & Hospitality Week has been shortlisted for Best UK Trade Show more than 8,000sqm and Organiser Team of the Year at the AEO Excellence Awards! @aeonews 🏆
These prestigious nominations are a true testament to the hard work, dedication and creativity of the entire team, alongside our passionate partners and the brilliant exhibitors who helped bring #FDHW26 to life and serve up the ultimate celebration of industry innovation! 🍴🍷✨
Huge congrats to all the finalists - see you on 12th June! 🙌
#AEO Awards #FDHW26 #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevent
Five community pubs across the UK have been awarded £5,000 bar tabs as part of The Telegraph’s Save Our Pubs campaign, recognising the vital role pubs continue to play in towns and villages across the country
The winners were selected from hundreds of public nominations submitted by customers who were invited to explain, in 250 words or fewer, why their local pub deserved to be celebrated.
Congratulations to the winning pubs:
🍺 The White Horse Inn, Stourpaine, Dorset
🍺 Five Bells, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds
🍺 The Three Kings Inn, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire
🍺 Brown and Blacks, Scone, Perthshire
🍺 @blacksmiths_lastingham , North Yorkshire
Find out more about the initiative and celebrations that will taking place across the country on National Pub Day this Saturday #linkinbio
#FDHW27 #pubandbar #theontrade #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevevent #hospitalityevent #pubinsights #pubindustry #nationalpubday
🍸 Happy World Cocktail Day! 🍹
Here at Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, we’re proud to be championing cocktails across our Bar and Drinks sections and live Drinks Stage, showcasing some of the industry’s leading brands that are shaking up the future of drinks.
Click play to get the inside scoop, hear everyone’s go-to order and see which cocktails are causing the biggest stir… 🍹✨
Now it’s time to stir things up and find out the team’s cocktail of choice… from spicy margaritas to espresso martinis, everyone has their perfect mix - what’s your go-to cocktail?
#FDHW #FDHW27 #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevent #foodanddrinkindustry
In honour of British Cider Week 2026, it was only right that the #PUB27 team headed to our local, @the_devonshire_pub , to celebrate 🍏🍺
This week celebrates the depth and diversity of British cider. With tastings, orchard tours and special events taking place in pubs, bars and at producers across the UK, make sure to celebrate the incredible craft while enjoying the sunshine this week.
Looking to get your product behind the bar? #PUB27 offers the perfect opportunity to meet hundreds of buyers from independent and chain pubs, all under one roof. Find out more and have a chat with the team #linkinbio
Some of our favourites include @lilleyscider , @inchscider , @kentishpip , @showeringscider and @westonscider ! Make sure to head to your local and let us know your cider of choice 👇
#PUB27 #FDHW27 #pubandbar #theontrade #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevevent #hospitalityevent #pubinsights
We are thrilled to have partnered with the inaugural @womeninfoodanddrinkawards , recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of women across the UK and Ireland’s food and drink sector ✨
Join us in celebration of the women shaping our sector:
đź“… The evening of Wednesday 6 May
đź“Ť 3 course gala dinner @hiltonbankside
🎤 Hosted by @andioliver
🎟️ Tickets available via @womeninfoodanddrinkawards bio
Last chance to get your brand into the hands of hundreds of food and drink industry leaders by including your product in the goody bags! 🛍️
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂
#WIFDA26 #womeninfood #womensupportingwomen #FDHW
🍻✨ How has it almost been one month since we pulled the final pint at #PUB26?!
Across the show floor and packed seminar sessions, operators, suppliers and industry leaders came together to tackle the challenges shaping the sector while exploring the opportunities driving its future.
From shifting consumer habits and drinks innovation to recruitment, regulation and sustainability, the event reflected a sector that continues to adapt, evolve and support one another.
We've mixed up a refreshing recap of what went down at the show, read the full article here #linkinbio
Fancy another round? Mark your calendars for #PUB27 where we return to Excel London from 5 - 7 April.
#PUB27 #FDHW27 #pubandbar #theontrade #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevevent #hospitalityevent #pubinsights
🔗✨🍽️ Save the dates for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week!
We are excited to announce the next three editions of the UK's ultimate celebration of industry innovation. With schedules getting busier, why not mark yours now so there’s no chance you miss IFE Manufacturing @ifem_event , IFE @ife_event , HRC @hotel_restaurant_catering , The Pub Show @pubshowuk , Hospitality Tech360 @hosp_tech360 , Speciality & Fine Food Fair @specialityfair and International Salon Culinaire @salonculinaire , all under one roof.
đź“… 5 - 7 April 2027
đź“… 3 - 5 April 2028
đź“… 9 - 11 April 2029
Stay ahead of the curve, sign up to our newsletter for exclusive industry insights and the latest event updates: #linkinbio
#FDHW #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevevent #savethedate
The future of hospitality isn’t just about what’s behind the bar, it’s about the experience on the floor. 🎯
Our Managing Director, Matt Barnwell, recently took the stage at @pubshowuk to join the @gamechangersorganisation panel on the future of interactive technology and competitive socialising.
The big takeaway? Tech is a tool, not a total solution. Whether it’s interactive, skill-based, or immersive, the goal is to solve the right problems for your venue while keeping the focus firmly on the people.
We’re distilling the key takeaways - blog post coming soon. ✍️
#IHSolutions #PubShowUK #GameChangers #CompetitiveSocialising #HospitalityTech #InteractiveExperiences #Innovation #HRC2026 #ExperienceEconomy
That's a wrap for #PUB26 🍻 Three days of packed aisles, busy stands, and proper conversations that will carry on long after the show doors closed.
From new products and fresh ideas to long-overdue catch-ups and brand new connections, this year’s Pub Show brought the trade together in all the right ways.
A huge thank you to our exhibitors, partners, speakers, and every visitor who made it what it was.
See you next year! Save the date 5-7 April, and sign up to our newsletter to be kept in the loop with exclusive industry and event news #linkinbio
#PUB26 #FDHW26 #pubandbar #theontrade #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkevevent #hospitalityevent #pubinsights #networking
