You came, you saw, you voted in your thousands – and now the Exposed Awards 2025 (sponsored by IPM Group) shortlists are finally in!
For the last couple of months, you lot have blown us away with yet another record year of voting (in association with our voting partner Cubana and Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity). Give yourselves a pat on the back, will yer? With your part done and the vote now closed, it’s over to our panel of expert judges…
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Each category below features the top five nominees – listed alphabetically – who received the most votes. We’ll now hand the shortlist over to our crack team of Sheffield judges for their final rankings. Their votes will then be added to the public vote (à la Strictly!) and the winners will be revealed at the bash on 15th May. Sound good?
If you’ve made the shortlist – firstly, congrats! We’ve got a limited number of tickets available for you (£45 + VAT seated, £25 + VAT standing). Just Email nick@exposedmagazine.co.uk to reserve yours.
The rest will go on general sale in the coming days. How bloody exciting!
THE SHORTLIST
Best Bar (Sponsored by Beavertown)
Best New Bar (Sponsored by Cruzcampo)
Best Traditional Pub (Sponsored by Guinness)
Best Micro Pub
Best Restaurant (Sponsored by Birra Moretti)
Best New Restaurant
Best Veggie and Vegan
Best Sustainable Brand (Sponsored by TravelMaster)
Best Cultural Experience (Sponsored by Napoleons)
Best Takeaway
Tramlines Award for Best Local Event
Outdoor City Award
- Graves Park
- Heeley City Farm
- Pollen Market
- SHAFF (Sheffield Adventure Film Festival)
- Whirlow Hall Farm
Best Café (Sponsored by Pago)
Best Vintage Retailer
Best Independent Retailer
The Henderson’s Relish Made in Sheffield Award
Best Local Brewery
Best Live Venue
Best Club (Sponsored by Gatecrasher Apartments)
Best Foodhall/Courtyard (Sponsored by Casamigos)
Best Unsigned Artist/Band
