The awards, run in partnership with Historic England, recognise pubs across five categories: Conversion to Pub Use, Historic England Conservation, New Build, Refurbishment and Community Local.
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Nominations opened on Thursday 8 October and will close on 18 November 2026.
The awards are open to pubs across the UK, with nominations accepted from pub owners, tenants, architects, CAMRA members and customers.
Design projects
CAMRA said the awards aimed to showcase “stunning pub architecture” and highlight projects ranging from historic refurbishments to new builds and buildings converted into pub use.
Work must have been completed between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. The competition is free to enter, with judges set to visit and assess nominated pubs throughout the year.
The awards ceremony is expected to take place in June 2027.
One of the 2026 winners was St Peter’s Tavern in Liverpool, which is set inside a former 1788 church. The Woodman in Birmingham also won the Historic England Conservation category in 2026.
Economic backdrop
Historic England’s Andrew Davison, chair of CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards, said: “I am delighted to announce the launch of our annual Pub Design Awards. They are a wonderful opportunity for owners, publicans and communities to show just how much creative flair, craftsmanship and imagination goes into protecting, refurbishing and repairing their much-loved locals and creating brand-new pubs.
“The judges are always so enthused and encouraged to see the wide range of entries, making our job very difficult indeed.”
Davison added the awards were particularly important “at a time when pubs are struggling against a difficult economic backdrop” because they offered a chance to celebrate the sector’s buildings.
The launch follows CAMRA’s publication of its 2027 Good Beer Guide, which added more than 800 pubs and features 4,500 venues across the UK.
