Established in 2008, The Beautiful Pubs Collective is a proudly independent business operating pubs in & around Leicester. Led by Sam Hagger FBII, a hospitality, people & Leicester enthusiast, Sam believes that pubs should be as wonderfully unique as the guests that visit them, so each of our pubs offerings are completely different, tailored to people that visit them, the communities they serve & oozing the personalities of the teams that run them, the only thing that is the same is our beautiful values & united passion for great food, drink & service.
The Beautiful Pubs Collective
An award winning independent proudly operating some of Leicester's favourite pubs
Established in 2008
A little about us
The Beautiful Pubs Collective - Leicester’s Acclaimed Independent Pub Co.
We currently operate three beautiful pubs in Leicester employing a team of over 90 hospitality minds, all of whom share our values & passion for delivering a great pub experience
Award Finalists
Sam Hagger ‘Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year’ - The Real Entrepreneur Awards
Sam Hagger ‘Ambassador of the Industry’ - The Caterer People Awards
Knight & Garter ‘Best Rengeneration Project’ - Leicester ProCon Awards
The Rutland & Derby Arms - Pub of The Year
- Leicestershire Promotions - Tourism & Hospitality Awards
Accolades
The Forge Inn - County Pub of the Year 2024 - National Pub & Bar Awards
2024 Business Contribution Award - Leicester Comedy Festival Awards
Best Independent Pub 2023 ‘Leicester Best Bar None Awards’ - The R&D
Great Food Club Awards - ‘Peoples Choice Award 2023/2024’ - The Forge Inn
Taste of England Award - Best Casual Dining Experience ‘Commended’ - The R&D
The Forge Inn - Heart of The Community Award 2020 - British Institute of Innkeeping
Sam Hagger ’Businessman of the Year’ - 2020 Niche Awards
Knight & Garter - East Midlands Pub of the Year 2019 - National Pub & Bar Awards
Heather Jones ‘Industry Rising Star’ - LP - Tourism & Hospitality Awards
Sam Hagger ’Business Executive of the Year’ - Leicester Mercury Business Awards
Knight & Garter - County Pub of the Year 2022 - National Pub & Bar Awards
Knight & Garter - County Pub of the Year 2019 - National Pub & Bar Awards
Knight & Garter - County Pub of the Year 2018 - National Pub & Bar Awards
Top 25 'Best Employers in Hospitality Awards 2015 - The Caterer
One of the 'UK's Top Multiple Site Operators' - Publican's Morning Advertiser
Three Times Winner, Best Independent Pub - Leics Best Bar None Award for The R&D
Good Pub Guide & AA Pub Guide Listed - The Rutland & Derby
CAMRA Good Beer Guide Listed - The Rutland & Derby & The Forge Inn
Alastair Sawday ‘The Extra Mile’ Listed - The Forge Inn
Recognised by Assured Food Standards - For our commitment to top quality & high welfare produce in our kitchens
