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Hall & Woodhouse Crowned Best-Managed Pub Company at 2025 Publican Awards

Dorset-based family brewery Hall & Woodhouse has been named the best-managed pub company with more than 51 sites at the prestigious 2025 Publican Awards.

The industry’s biggest awards ceremony took place on 26th March at Evolution in London, drawing a crowd of over 1,500 industry professionals. Hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, the event celebrated excellence across the UK pub sector.

Hall & Woodhouse triumphed in one of the most competitive categories, impressing judges during a rigorous assessment process designed to highlight outstanding leadership and operations in the industry.

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Hall & Woodhouse Crowned Best-Managed Pub Company at 2025 Publican Awards

Dorset-based family brewery Hall & Woodhouse has been named the best-managed pub company with more than 51 sites at the prestigious 2025 Publican Awards.

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