Kiki Lounge in Douglas has been named one of the UK’s Happiest Places to Work in Hospitality 2025.
The bar was recognised by leading industry platform CODE Hospitality as one of just 25 businesses, out of over 450 applications, across the UK to make the list.
This marks the first time a business from the Isle of Man has been included in the awards.
Happiest Places to Work
Jamie Lewis, co-owner of Kiki Lounge, said: “This is a huge honour — not just for us as a business, but for the Isle of Man as a whole.
“We’ve always believed that hospitality can be a fulfilling, long-term career, and that starts with how you treat your team. To be named one of the happiest places to work in the British Isles, alongside some of the most respected names in the industry, is proof that small places can do big things.
“Being named as one of CODE’s Happiest Places to Work 2025 truly means the world to us. Of all the awards we’ve received, this one is especially rewarding because our own team have had a hand in the process, sharing their experiences and feedback.
“We’ve always aimed to challenge the outdated view that hospitality isn’t a viable career, and we hope this recognition helps prove the opposite — that with the right culture and care, a career in hospitality can be fulfilling, inspiring, and full of opportunity.”
The Teams Award
“We want to show that doing the right thing by your people isn’t just good ethics, it’s good business,” added co-owner Drew Fleming.
“We’ve built a team that feels like family, and that translates into the experience we offer our guests. This award is their win, more than ours.”.
For the full CODE Happiest Places to work list 2025, visit here.
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