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Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is globally acknowledged as the leading international competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces.

Now in its 17th year, it recognises and celebrates the world’s most creative spaces and the individuals and organisations behind them – encompassing everything from ultra-luxe fine dining destinations to concept-led fast casual hangouts.

Making an entry

There are seven simple steps involved in submitting your entries. Find more details on making an entry here.

Categories

There are five categories for each of the five regions of the world – Americas, Asia, Australia & Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa – and fourteen global categories that are not region specific.

All entries are automatically considered for the ‘Best Restaurant or Bar’ awards for their region, as well as for the ultimate global awards of Best Overall Restaurant and Best Overall Bar.

View all categories here.

Schedule

The shortlist will be announced the week commencing 4th August 2025 on our website and Instagram. Category Winners and the Overall Winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on 27th October 2025 at EPIK Dubai (UAE).

View all 2025 Judges here.

View the Awards website for further details and to make your entries.