The National Restaurant, Pub and Bar Show

Sep 16

clock icon Wednesday 16th September - Thursday 17th September 9:30 - 17:00

clock icon Excel London

Confirmed speakers include John Hutson (JD Wetherspoon), Gemma Glasson (Wahaca), Nisha Katona MBE (Mowgli Street Food), Des Gunewardena (D3 Collective), Steve Alton (BII), and Kate Nicholls OBE (UKHospitality). Additional speakers across the full festival programme include Pano Christou (Pret A Manger), Alasdair Murdoch (Burger King), James Campbell (Sainsbury’s), Annabel Mackie (itsu), Caroline Ottoy (WatchHouse), and Alice Hutfield (KFC).

Across eight stages, sessions will cover everything from scaling a hospitality brand to navigating today’s industry pressures.

The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show forms part of the inaugural The London Food & Drink Festival. One FREE trade ticket unlocks access to London Drinks Exchange, lunch!, Natural & Organic Food Show, and Artisan Food & Drink Show.

When

Wednesday, 16th September, 2026

Where

Excel London

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The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show 2026 has announced its first wave of speakers, bringing together some of the most influential names in hospitality at Excel London, 16–17 September.

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