Birmingham's independent 1,000 Trades named Pub of the Year for 2025 at prestigious awards

More than 200 professionals from over 60 of Birmingham’s leading bars, hospitality, and night time economy businesses celebrated shared success at a glittering Birmingham Association of Bartenders (BAB) 2025 Awards ceremony this week.

Hosted by popular independent bar and music venue Nortons, the key event in the industry calendar saw 20 awards presented to a wide range of venues, brands and individuals for their contribution to the industry and community.

Award winners included Jewellery Quarter independent pub 1000 Trades, scooping the ‘Pub of the Year’ prize, The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath who collected the ‘Best Live Music Venue’ award, and Stirchley’s Attic Brew Co. who picked up the ‘Best Local Brewer or Distiller’ award on the night.

1000 Trades is a neighbourhood bar and kitchen in the Jewellery Quarter. They serve quality beer and food, and host live music and comedy shows. It’s a space for the community, whether you’re there for a pint or a quiet place to work.

Full list of BAB 2025 awards

Pub of the Year – 1000 Trades

Local Brewer or Distiller – Attic Brew

CoDrinks Specialist – Loki Wine

Local Drinks Product – Attic – Intuition Pale Ale

Experiential Venue – NQ64

Best Live Music Venue – Hare & Hounds

LGBTQ+ Venue – Missing Hotel Bar – Madeleine at The Grand

Restaurant Bar – Harborne Kitchen

Wine Experience – LokiIndependent

Cocktail Bar – Passing Fancies

Venue Design – La Bellezza

Brand Ambassador – Dan Upton

Events Company – Birmingham Cocktail Weekend

Drinks Menu – CouchCocktail of the Year

Golden Harmony – Harborne Kitchen

The Rising Star – Kimberly Knott, the Anchor Bar

Manager of the Year – Gina Underhill – Harborne Kitchen

Drinks & Hospitality Personality – Katie Rouse – Couch

BAB People’s Choice – Laura McEwan – Bite Your Brum