Cobra Named Best Beer and Cider Brand at the Members' Choice Awards 2026

Cobra has been named Best Beer and Cider Brand at the Members' Choice Awards 2026, a prestigious accolade voted for by chefs and hospitality professionals across the UK.

The award reflects Cobra's enduring relevance within the restaurant sector and its continued role in helping hospitality operators meet the needs of today's diners. Winning the Best Beer & Cider Brand category recognises the brand's long-standing association with food and its focus on helping operators maximise the potential of the beer category.

A Leading Premium World Lager Brand

Cobra is one of the UK's leading premium world lager brands and the number one lager served in restaurants, accounting for one in every three pints of lager sold in the channel.

Built around its long-standing association with food, Cobra plays a central role in helping hospitality operators appeal to consumers seeking beers that complement and enhance dining experiences.

A Distinctive Recipe Designed to Complement Food

At the heart of Cobra is a distinctive recipe that blends seven ingredients to create a smooth, rounded lager with a refined flavour profile and fewer bubbles than many traditional lagers.

Originally developed as an alternative to beers perceived as overly carbonated or overly bitter, Cobra has built its reputation on delivering a balanced taste that complements a wide range of dishes and cuisines.

Meeting Evolving Consumer Preferences

Part of Molson Coors Beverage Company, the Cobra range includes Cobra Premium, the brand's flagship lager, available at 4.5% ABV in bottles and 4.3% ABV on draught.

The range also includes Cobra Zero, an alcohol-free variant designed to deliver the same smooth, balanced character consumers expect from the brand.

Together, the range helps hospitality operators respond to evolving consumer preferences while maintaining a consistent premium beer offer across a variety of drinking and dining occasions.

Bringing Food and Beer Together

Cobra continues to invest in partnerships, activations and experiences that bring together food and beer. From collaborations that connect the brand with new audiences to campaigns celebrating pan-Asian cuisine and dining culture, Cobra remains focused on supporting the occasions and environments where great food and great beer come together.

About the Members' Choice Awards

The Members' Choice Awards recognise the products, suppliers and services valued by hospitality professionals across the UK. Winners are determined by votes from chefs and hospitality professionals, making Cobra's recognition a reflection of the brand's continued relevance within the restaurant sector.

For further information, please contact:

Rory Naylor
E: rory.naylor@molsoncoors.com
T: 07808 096536
W: www.cobrabeer.com