Returning for its twelfth edition, the Kuits NRB Top Fifty Hospitality Power List 2025 has been unveiled today at the opening of the annual Northern Restaurant and Bar (NRB) trade show in Manchester.
The esteemed list celebrates the top-performing and most influential hospitality operators across the North who have achieved exceptional commercial success and critical acclaim over the past year.
Its release coincides with new data from CGA, highlighting that the North of England showed greater resilience and growth in the hospitality sector in 2024, surpassing the South in both site expansion and customer feedback.
Three special achievement awards were presented to Archie’s, The Inn Collection Group and Daniel Schofield, Joe Schofield & James Brandwood. Archie’s, known for its unique experiential leisure concept, continues to thrive with the opening of Archies Atomic in 2024 and plans to expand internationally, including to the Middle East.
The Inn Collection Group, recognized for its multiple awards and commitment to people, communities, and surroundings, continues to grow across the North, including being named one of Leisure & Hospitality’s Top 25 best companies to work for.
The award-winning trio that is Joe & Daniel Schofield and James Brandwood, have had a huge impact on Manchester’s bar scene, helping to make the city a premier destination for drinking and dining.
New entries in the Kuits NRB Top Fifty Power List for 2025 include Apartment Group, Grantley Hall, Mother Mercy, Seafood Pub Company, Southern Wind Group, and Tomahawk Steakhouse. Additionally, several industry-leading operators, including Seven Bro7hers, Mission Mars and Umbel Restaurant Group, return for another year.
Siobhan Thompson, Event Manager for NRB25 said: “We are incredibly proud to unveil this year’s Kuits NRB Top 50 Power List, celebrating the very best in northern hospitality. The 2025 edition highlights operators who have not only demonstrated resilience and creativity but have also driven innovation and excellence within the sector.
From trailblazing independents to industry giants, each business on this list plays a vital role in shaping the North’s thriving hospitality scene. We look forward to seeing how they continue to evolve and inspire over the coming year.”
Felicity Tulloch, Head of Leisure and Licensing, commented: “We’re excited to once again support NRB, a key event for professionals in the northern hospitality sector. As dedicated legal advisors to the leisure and hospitality industries, we are proud to sponsor and judge the Kuits NRB Top Fifty awards which highlight some of the most innovative and influential operators in the region.
The North’s hospitality sector has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurship, and Northern Restaurant & Bar provides the perfect platform to showcase its dynamic food and drink scene. We’re proud to be part of this celebration.”
