Submission Deadline

28 February 2026

Judging
Date

24 & 25 March 2026

Winners Announcement

22 April 2026

Judges

Meet our Judges for 2026

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Gold

95-100

points

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Silver

90-94

points

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Bronze

85-89

points

Nuno Simões

Luxury Bar & Beverage Manager at The Royal Bell

Nuno Simões is a London-based hospitality professional with over a decade of international experience across Lisbon, London, and Amsterdam. Currently Head of Bars at The Royal Bell, he leads multi-venue operations and develops premium beverage programmes.

With a background in Forbes Five-Star venues and world-renowned bars, Nuno is known for delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving performance. A finalist in a leading global cocktail competition, he brings creativity, precision, and a strong industry perspective

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