The Sub36 Awards will launch on Wednesday 3 June 2026, with the awards event taking place on Friday 16 October 2026.
All the key dates for the awards are available below. To be notified of upcoming events, create an account here.
When: 27th June 2018 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Spinning Block Bar & Grill, Holmes Mill, Clitheroe
This event will take place at the brand new 1823 Bistro, Bar & Grill, part of the new Spinning Block Bar & Grill development at Holmes Mill. We’ll experience the hospitality first hand plus a tour of this luxurious new hotel and restaurant – including the penthouse suite!
The night will be packed full of excitement, with lots of opportunity to network plus the official launch of the Sub36 2018 awards!
When: 28th June 2018
We will open for entries on 27 June 2018.
The deadline for entries will be 3 September 2018.
When: 3rd September 2018
Entries close at midnight!
When: 14th September 2018
We announce the Sub36 Awards 2018 finalists here on the website.
This will also be announced on the Sub36 twitter feed @LBVSub36
When: 19th September 2018 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Brindle Distillery, Holmes Farm, Chorley
We’ll head to the home of Cuckoo Gin – Brindle Distillery at Holmes Farm in Brindle for the last in the series of events. The independent distillery is situated on Holmes Farm, nestled in rural Lancashire, in the historical village of Brindle. Inspired by local legend, Cuckoo Gin is handcrafted at Brindle Distillery and made with ingredients that are locally sourced and grown in the fields that surround the distillery building.
We’ll also be joined by Mark Long, co-founder and manager of Cuckoo Gin and the distillery. He will be sharing his story, and his gin, with us!
When: 27th September 2018 | 9:00am - 5:30pm
All finalists will be invited to an interview on 27 September - please note this date cannot be changed so if you're entering the awards please ensure you keep this date free!
The interviews will be held at Red Rose Suite at Ewood Park in Blackburn.
When: 18th October 2018 | 7:00pm - 12:00am
Where: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The awards will take place on the evening on 18 October at Winter Gardens Blackpool. All finalists are invited to join us and winners are announced on the night!