Blind Tiger Inns hosted their second annual company awards night, The Tigers, at their flagship venue, the Grosvenor in Manchester. The glittering event welcomed over 250 guests for an evening of recognition, entertainment, and celebration.
The awards celebrated excellence across Blind Tiger’s estate, with winners and commendations presented in categories ranging from entertainment and social media to community impact and pub management.
Award Winners:
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Best Entertainment Offer – Winner: The Chestergate, Stockport
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Social Media Champion – Winner: The Talbot, Euxton
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Best Sports Pub – Winner: The Station, Preston
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Best Newcomer – Winner: Tina, The Grey Man, Westhoughton
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Best Community Pub – Winner: The Wishing Well, Lostock Hall
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Manager of the Year – Winner: The Towneley Arms, Longridge
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Best Turnaround Pub – Winner: The Aigburth Arms, Liverpool
The evening was hosted by David Broadbent and supported by a wide range of sponsors, including headline sponsor Diageo.
Guests were treated to spectacular live entertainment, with performances from magicians, DJs, singers, saxophonists, and percussionists, ensuring the celebrations continued long into the night.
There was, as is tradition, a free bar for the teams to enjoy. This year guests were asked to donate £5 as a service charge, 100% of which was donated to charity and mental health charity MIND will receive over £1,000 on the back of the event.
Chris Tulloch, Managing Director of Blind Tiger Inns, tells us,
“From the very beginning of Blind Tiger Inns in 2017, I always wanted to create an event where we could bring the whole business together to celebrate what makes our pubs so special. Now, in our eighth year, it’s incredible to see The Tigers growing into such a fantastic tradition. I couldn’t be prouder of our teams – not just the winners, but everyone who plays their part every day. This year’s event at the Grosvenor was without doubt one of the best nights we’ve ever had, and that’s down to the brilliant effort of the Blind Tiger team in putting it all together. I’m already excited to see how we can make 2026 even bigger and better.”
With its growing reputation as one of the standout celebrations in the pub industry calendar, The Tigers continues to shine a spotlight on the passion, innovation, and community spirit that drives Blind Tiger Inns forward.
