Entries are now open for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Awards, celebrating the nation’s finest food-led pubs.
Public voting will determine the Top 50 list, spotlighting the gastropubs that have captured the hearts and taste buds of Kiwi foodies and be used as a roadmap for those wanting to find the very best gastropubs across Aotearoa.
After the nation has had its say, a panel of hospitality experts will step in to select the regional champions and, ultimately, crown the Supreme Champion – recognising the very best in New Zealand’s vibrant gastropub scene.
“These establishments offer a unique dining experience, combining exceptional food with a welcoming atmosphere. We encourage all eligible gastropubs to enter and showcase their talents,” says Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand.
This year’s awards feature a range of categories, including four regional divisions: Top of the North, Bottom of the North, Top of the South, and Bottom of the South.
Gastropubs can also compete for Best Estrella Damm Paired Meal, Supreme Champion, and the newly-introduced Sustainability Champion, recognising excellence in eco-friendly practices.
Gastropubs nationwide are encouraged to enter the competition, with free entry available for all hospitality venues.
The awards ceremony will take place on 26 March 2025 at Auckland’s Fantail & Turtle, the reigning Supreme Champion from the 2024 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards.
Entries open Monday, 7 October, and close on Sunday, 1 December, 2024 at midnight.
For more information and to enter, visit www.top50gastropubs.co.nz
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