--- title: "The Duckies 2025: Celebrating Nottingham's high street heroes" date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 author: "rhys@weareabstrakt.com" canonical_url: "https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/nottingham-business-awards" section: News --- [IIN News](/news/) / [Promoted City](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/categories/promoted-city) # The Duckies 2025: Celebrating Nottingham's high street heroes ![C691fcc186fea317f44096ae9d3f3cccd3da1af5 1920x1080 q75fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_1225x690_crop_center-center_none/940/c691fcc186fea317f44096ae9d3f3cccd3da1af5-1920x1080-q75fitclipautoformat.jpg) What a night! On 29 April 2025, Nottingham's vibrant business community gathered at the iconic St Mary's Church to celebrate the first-ever Duckies – It's in Nottingham Business Awards. The evening was filled with excitement, recognition, and a shared love for the city's thriving high street. **Posted:** Apr 2025 --- ## **Meet the winners and finalists** After careful deliberation by our independent judging panel, we're thrilled to announce the winners and shortlisted businesses across 12 categories: ## **⭐ Independent Bar and Pub - Sponsored by Hickman James** - **Winner: The Grove** - Finalists: - Cock and Hoop - Fellows Morton and Clayton - Penny Lane - Junkyard Bottle Shop & Pour House **⭐ National Bar and Pub** - **Winner: Fothergills** - Finalists: - BOX Nottingham - The Alchemist Nottingham - Katie O'Briens - The Bell Inn ### **⭐ Independent Café and Restaurant** - **Winner: Bar Iberico** - Finalists: - Doughnotts - Slice 'n' Brew - Vi-Va Indian Tapas - Working Man's Kitchen ### **⭐ National Café and Restaurant** - **Winner: Pho Nottingham** - Finalists: - BEAR Hockley - Cosy Club - Son of Steak - The Souvlaki ### **⭐ Entertainment and Leisure Venue - Sponsored by Fancy Entertainment** - **Winner: Broadway Cinema** - Finalists: - Break Escape - Escapologic Escape Rooms - The Bodega - The Dice Cup ### **⭐ Health, Wellness and Beauty - Sponsored by Boots UK** - **Winner: Up & Running** - Finalists: - Natural Wellness Centre CIC - Smmmile Nottingham - Loxley Opticians & Eyewear Experts - Urban Escape ### **⭐ Hotel** - **Winner: Crowne Plaza Nottingham** - Finalists: - Lace Market Hotel - Hilton Hotel - Park Plaza Nottingham - SACO Nottingham ### **⭐ Professional Services - Sponsored by Nottingham College** - **Winner: Rothera Bray** - Finalists: - NCP (National Car Parks) - Gigantic Tickets - STENCIL - Victoria Centre ### **⭐ Independent Retailer - Sponsored by Loqiva** - **Winner: The Worm that Turned** - Finalists: - Montana Shop - Shop Zero - The Bead Shop Nottingham - Luisa's Vegan Chocolates ### **⭐ National Retailer** - **Winner: Up & Running** - Finalists: - Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Molton Brown - The Whisky Shop Nottingham - John Lewis & Partners ### **⭐ Visitor and Culture Venue - Sponsored by E.ON** - **Winner: Nottingham Playhouse** - Finalists: - National Justice Museum - Nottingham Contemporary - Peggy's Skylight - The Lost City Adventure Golf ### **⭐ New Business - Sponsored by HSBC** - **Winner: Working Man's Kitchen** - Finalists: - Peter Pizzeria - Public Nottingham - The Palais - Roxy Lanes **Alex Flint, CEO of It's in Nottingham, shared his enthusiasm:** *"The Duckies are a celebration of the incredible businesses that make Nottingham's city centre thrive. From independent retailers to national chains, each winner exemplifies the passion and resilience that define our local economy.”* Among the night's winners was **Working Man's Kitchen**, which took home the award for *New Business*. **Owner Paddy Sneath** shared his excitement: *"We're honoured to be recognised among so many fantastic businesses. This award is for our amazing team and loyal customers who support us every step of the way."* ## **🙌 Thank you to our sponsors** A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making The Duckies possible: - Boots UK - E.ON - Fancy Entertainment - Hickman James - HSBC UK - Loqiva - Nottingham College Your support is invaluable in celebrating and uplifting Nottingham's vibrant business community. --- Share Article: [ ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsinnottingham.com%2Fnews%2Fnottingham-business-awards"e=The%20Duckies%202025%3A%20Celebrating%20Nottingham%27s%20high%20street%20heroes) [ ](https://twitter.com/share?text=The%20Duckies%202025%3A%20Celebrating%20Nottingham%27s%20high%20street%20heroes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsinnottingham.com%2Fnews%2Fnottingham-business-awards) [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsinnottingham.com%2Fnews%2Fnottingham-business-awards"e=The%20Duckies%202025%3A%20Celebrating%20Nottingham%27s%20high%20street%20heroes) ### Related Articles [ ![P1259561](/uploads/generic/_320x245_crop_center-center_none/P1259561.jpg) Nottingham Restaurant Week ](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/nottingham-restaurant-week) [ ![430f5e6ca3948a2a9c3b30df8e8eb37d6a0bf838 5179x3453 w2400q80fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_320x245_crop_center-center_none/430f5e6ca3948a2a9c3b30df8e8eb37d6a0bf838-5179x3453-w2400q80fitclipautoformat.jpg) 30 great pubs to visit in Nottingham ](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/pubs-in-nottingham) [ ![2165049304bef62420d2f33027c44da1a2b52aec 940x788 w2400q80fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_320x245_crop_center-center_none/977/2165049304bef62420d2f33027c44da1a2b52aec-940x788-w2400q80fitclipautoformat.jpg) Innovative tech will make Nottingham’s city centre safer ](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/making-nottingham-safer) Be In The Know Be In The Know Be In The Know Be In The Know Be In The Know Be In The Know ![Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery](/uploads/generic/_360x540_crop_center-center_none/footer-flick2-01.jpg) ![Nottingham Market Square](/uploads/generic/_360x540_crop_center-center_none/footer-flick2-03.jpg) ![Red Leaves](/uploads/generic/_360x540_crop_center-center_none/footer-flick2-02.jpg) Follow us *on* SOCIALS Amazing food and drinks, all the shops you'll ever need, and inspirational events and activities. 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