The judging panel of global luminaries from the world of design, hospitality and media reviewed 835 entries from 69 countries across 45 categories, resulting in a shortlist of 279 projects.

The winners will be announced on the 14th of October at the culmination of an inaugural Restaurant & Bar Design Week – a celebration of innovation, pioneering thought, and a demonstration of why restaurants and bars really are the world’s most creative spaces.⁠

The week and announcements will be hosted on our website and Instagram. The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is a globally recognised competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces.

The judging panel for this year’s Awards comprises 38 leading figures working across design, architecture, hospitality and lifestyle and includes Amanda Elder (Chief Commercial Officer, Kempinski Hotels) and Knut Wylde (General Manager, The Berkeley) and many other global influencers