St Austell Brewery has been recognised again this year at one of the top national award ceremonies in hospitality. The business took home the coveted accolade of ‘Best Brewing Pub Company’ at the Publican Awards – widely regarded as the pub industry ‘Oscars’.
The 2025 win for the independent and family-owned 174-year-old brewery follows its 2024 recognition as ‘Best Accommodation Operator’ for its 45-strong managed pub estate across the South West. The Brewery was a finalist for two other awards on the night: Best New Site for Pier House and Beer House, its managed houses in Charlestown, and Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites).
St Austell Brewery, which operates two breweries – one in St Austell and one in Bath- produces award-winning beers such as Tribute, Proper Job and korev, as well as recently launched Proper Job 0.5% IPA and the all-British Anthem. These beers are available in supermarkets and pubs across the UK.
In addition to its award-winning managed estate- which includes renowned pubs such as Pedn Olva in St Ives, Mason Arms in Branscombe and the recently acquired Godolphin Arms in Marazion- the brewery also owns over 120 tenanted and leased pubs across the South West. These include The Pandora Inn near Falmouth, The Cornish Arms in Tavistock and The Griffin in Bath, all run by business partners.
Andrew Turner, Chief Operating Officer at St Austell Brewery, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this prestigious industry award which is a testament to the hard work, talent, and dedication of our entire team. This award really does encapsulate everything that is great about what we do at St Austell Brewery – brewing & selling fantastic beers, running beautiful pubs, having meaningful partnerships and being a leading employer in the South West.
“However, we recognise that this achievement comes at a difficult time, as we navigate proposed organisational changes due to the significant increase in the cost of doing business from April this year. Our top priority remains supporting our people through this period while continuing to deliver the excellence that has earned us this recognition. As we move forward, we will do so with transparency, care, and a steadfast focus on our people.”
The annual Publican Awards – organised by trade publication, the Morning Advertiser – sees leading figures from some of the biggest and best pub companies in Britain gather to celebrate excellence throughout the sector.
The Morning Advertiser editor, Ed Bedington said: “These awards celebrate the best in the business and recognise operators that are performing at the very top of their game. The pub and bar sector, and the wider hospitality industry, is facing some unprecedented challenges, particularly in vastly increased taxation, but it is good to step back and recognise some of the amazing work that is going on. These awards show that despite the challenges everyone is facing, standards are not being allowed to slip and the sector remains committed to operating at the highest possible levels.”
In addition, to its breweries and pubs St Austell Brewery is the leading wholesale drinks distributor in the South West bringing a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to over 2,500 customers from its six depots across the region.
For more information on St Austell Brewery, visit www.staustellbrewery.co.uk.
