17/09/2026
Congratulations to David Bruce (BH, 1996) 📚🏆
🏆📚 Congratulations to 'The Firkin Saga' by David Bruce OBE (published by The Right Book Company) for being shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 in partnership with Pathway Group. 👏
📖 Ready to raise a glass to an entrepreneurial adventure like no other?
Step into the wildly entertaining world of David Bruce OBE, an unconventional entrepreneur, and legendary founder of Bruce’s Brewery and the Firkin pubs brand, who took the brewing industry by storm. In 'The Firkin Saga', he shares nearly 60 years of b**r, business and bold decisions.
In 1979, David defied the odds, opening London’s first pub in a century to brew its own b**r, The Goose & Firkin, and proving his doubters wrong. What followed was a whirlwind of international ventures, charitable endeavours and a fair share of triumphs and setbacks.
From pub brawls to boardroom battles, this memoir is packed with incredible stories that shine a light onto the brewing industry and the remarkable career of a highly successful entrepreneur. Along the way, David shares invaluable business lessons, many learned the hard way, from trusting your instincts to mastering the art of delegation. And it’s all told with the same wit, irreverence and generous splash of humour that made his pubs and b**rs unforgettable.
If you love a great business adventure, or a good pint, this book is a real eye-opener. So, grab a drink, settle in and say “cheers!” to a story that proves how success is best served with a small side of fun and mischief.
📚 About The Business Book Awards 📚
The Business Book Awards celebrate authors who share their industry insight, market expertise, and professional experience through published works that inform, inspire, and drive business success.
This year, 130 books by business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe have been selected as finalists across 14 categories.
📅 Winners revealed on Wednesday 16th September 2026 in London, with one outstanding title being crowned Business Book of the Year 2026.
