Celebrating the best of Auckland's hospitality scene, the 2026 Lewisham Awards have honoured excellence across 19 categories.
The 2026 Lewisham Awards have recognised the best of Auckland's hospitality scene.
A who's-who of the city's hospitality businesses filled Shed 10 to reflect the hard work and dedication of the local hospitality industry.
The awards also celebrated the achievements of three stalwarts of Auckland's hospitality industry: Connie Clarkson, David Meagher and Chris Upton, who were the recipients of this year's lifetime achievement award.
2026 Winners:
Anchor Food Professionals
Outstanding Chef
Glen File – Gilt
Jo Pearson – Alma
Andrew Hanson – Amano
Rio Pranata – Ambler
Clyth MacLeod
Outstanding Producer
Urbanaut Brewing Co
Clevedon Buffalo Co
Curious Croppers
Man O’ War
One Music
Outstanding Local Establishment – Central
Prego
Coco’s Cantina
Mo’s bar
Truth or Dare
Bidfood
Outstanding Café
D.O.S.E.
Re.union
Rumours
Two Little Chickens
Hancocks – Outstanding Bartender
Justin Ydia – Gilt
Dewi Barbeiri – Truth or Dare
Trent Brosnahan – Mo’s Bar
Vanessa Vega – Sky Bar
Long Burroughs – Outstanding Front of House
Ryan Oliver – Panacea
Dewi Barbieri – Truth or Dare
Emma Mondon – Prego
Philip Stack – First Mates, Last Laugh
Silver Fern Farms – Outstanding Emerging Hospitality Talent
Ellie Sims Hilditch – Amano
Adhitia Firmansyah – Amano
Oscar Norris – Prego
Leon Sittisart – Panacea
Hospitality NZ – Outstanding Sales Experience
Logan Richmond – Sawmill Brewery
Angie Atkinson – Blanc
Ryan Kennedy – Hancocks Family Merchants
Sam Vine – McLeods Brewery
Negociants New Zealand – Outstanding Wine Experience
Gilt Brasserie
Bare Wines
Ground Wine Bar
Pici
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey – Outstanding Cocktail Experience
Truth or Dare
Caretaker
Deadshot
Definitely Maybe
Lewisham Foundation – Outstanding Beer Experience
Sawmill Brewery
Northern Line
The Beer Spot
Two Fold
Bepoz – Outstanding Innovation & Sustainability
Project Hydrosol
Ahi
Sawmill Brewery
Truth or Dare
Odd Socks – Outstanding Distributor
Blanc
Bidfood
Hancocks Family Merchants
Tickety Boo
Blanc – Outstanding New Establishment
Ground Wine Bar
Agnes
Bistro Saine
Manaia Seafood Eatery
Mother
Red Bull – Outstanding Local Establishment – North
Cousin Scott’s
Cave á Vin
Duo
Moreno
Franklin Local Board – Outstanding Local Establishment – South
The Bramble
Bianca
Hill House Café
Little Jimmy
St Germain Outstanding Local Establishment – Waiheke & East
Man O’ War
Tantalus
The Heke
Three Seven Two
Water Boy
Eclectic Furniture – Outstanding Local Establishment – West
Bar Martin
Burnt Butter
Fabric
iTi
Restaurant Association of New Zealand – Hospo Hero
Dany Dentith – Panacea
Angie Atkinson – Blanc
Renee Coulter – Coco’s Cantina
Theodore Tjandra – Truth or Dare
Lewisham Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
2026 Recipients:
Connie Clarkson
David Meagher
Chris Upton
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