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KUITS NRB TOP FIFTY 2027
The Kuits NRB Top Fifty, the prestigious and highly anticipated power list celebrating the most influential individuals in the Northern hospitality industry, will be revealed on site at NRB27. As in previous years, a rigorous research and selection process has been carried out by an expert judging panel to ensure the final fifty truly reflect the best of the best. Take a look at last year’s power list via the link above.
Kuits is a leading legal and commercial adviser to the UK’s leisure and hospitality sector, supporting hundreds of businesses nationwide — from bars and restaurants to hotels, cinemas, and food & drink brands. Ranked the No.1 North West law firm for the licensed trade by Legal 500, Kuits advises on leases, licensing, employment, and brand protection. Clients include BrewDog, The Alchemist, and Revolution, as well as independents such as Bundobust, North Brewing Co, and Manchester Gin.
Special Achievement Award Winners 2026
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TOP 50
Fat Hippo
Brand name(s): Fat Hippo
Employees: 400 | Sites: 15 | Key locations: Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Durham, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, York, London
View ProfileFrederic Robinson
Brand name(s): Robinsons Brewery
Employees: 1155 | Sites: 256 | Key locations: North West England, North Wales
View ProfileGilpin Hotel & Lake House
Brand name(s): Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Employees: 0 | Sites: 2 | Key locations: Windermere, Lake District
View ProfileGrantley Hall
Brand name(s): Grantley Hall, Grantley Arms
Employees: 250 | Sites: 2 | Key locations: Ripon, North Yorkshire
View ProfileGSG Hospitality
Brand name(s): NORD, Bold Street Coffee, Salt Dog Slims, Duke Street Market, El Bandito, Manolo, 81 Ltd, MDNT
Employees: 275 | Sites: 16 | Key locations: Liverpool, Manchester
View ProfileHouse of Tides/Solstice by Kenny Atkinson
Brand name(s): House of Tides, Solstice by Kenny Atkinson, Solaya
Employees: 60 | Sites: 3 | Key locations: Newcastle upon Tyne, London
View ProfileJoe Schofield, Daniel Schofield & James Brandwood
Brand name(s): Schofield's Bar, ATOMECA, Sterling, Asterley Bros
Employees: 30 | Sites: 4 | Key locations: Manchester
View ProfileJW Lees
Brand name(s): JW Lees Brewery
Employees: 1 | Sites: 138 | Key locations: Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, North Wales
View ProfileMadre, Belzan, Salon Madre
Brand name(s): Madre, Salon Madre
Sites: 6 | Key locations: Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds
View ProfileMission Mars
Brand name(s): Albert's Schloss, Rudy's Pizza Albert Hall,
Employees: 1 | Sites: 30 | Key locations: Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, plus sites across the UK
View ProfileMoor Hall Restaurant with Rooms
Brand name(s): Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, The Barn at Moor Hall
Sites: 2 | Key locations: Aughton, West Lancashire
View ProfileMother Mercy
Brand name(s): Mother Mercy, Café Mercy
Employees: 25 | Sites: 4 | Key locations: Newcastle upon Tyne
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