The AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, presented at the Lion Gala Ball, recognise WA’s leading venues and staff.
The awards honour the state’s top hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants, along with the dedicated staff who drive their success.
AWARD CATEGORIES & WINNERS
Here is the full list of winners:
OVERALL AWARDS
WA’s Best Group Venue Operator Award
Tenfold Hospitality Group
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
C.Y. O’Connor Village Precinct, Piara WatersÂ
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award
The Marina Mindarie
Highly commended: Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Exmouth
Training Initiative Award
Optus Stadium, Burswood
Retail Bottleshop Award
Thirsty Camel – Haynes Bar & Grill, Armadale
Draught Beer Quality Award
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
 The Lion Bar Presentation & Service Award
Hillarys Beach Club
Small Bar Award
Bertie, Bassendean
Cocktail Bar Award
Terrarium, Perth
Tourism Initiative Award
Thorny Devil Brewery, Herron
Conference and Functions Award
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Outdoor Area Award
The Beach House, Jindalee
Craft Brewery Award
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Redeveloped Venue Award
Last Slice Dalyellup
New Hospitality Venue Award
Stories, Perth
Marketing and Promotions Award
Nokturnl Hospitality Group
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award
Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill
Bar Menu Award
BrewDog Perth
Casual Pub Dining Award Metropolitan
The Wray Hotel, Fremantle
Casual Pub Dining Award Regional
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Highly commended: Wedgetail Brewing Co, Falcon
Family Dining Award Metropolitan
C.Y. O’Connor Village Precinct, Piara Waters
Family Dining Award Regional
Eaton Tavern
Restaurant Award Metropolitan
The Shorehouse, Swanbourne
Restaurant Award Regional
Rustlers Steakhouse & Grill, Albany
New Restaurant Award
Joint winner: Canteen Pizza, Applecross
Joint winner: Ludo – The Station, South PerthÂ
Superior Dining Award
Gibney, Cottesloe
Wine List Award
Gibney, CottesloeÂ
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
The Gate Bar and Bistro, SuccessÂ
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
Last Slice DalyellupÂ
Live Entertainment Award
The National Hotel, FremantleÂ
Themed Venue Award
Lima Cantina, Leederville
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Leah Wood, Hillarys Beach Club
Cookery Services Employee Award
Ryan Lukas, The Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen
Head Chef Award
Pali Singh, The Shorehouse
Highly commended: Ats Johanson, North West Brewing Company
Food and Beverage Services Award
Tara Foley, Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub
Administration Services Award
Kayla Boylan, Cobblers Tavern
Highly commended: Kasey Beasley, Emily Taylor
Cocktail Bartender Award
David Stucken, Terrarium
Excellence in Service Award
Jessica Trichardt, Optus Stadium
Bar Manager Award
Hayley Cavendish, The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Highly commended: Mat Kennedy, The Servo Taphouse
Restaurant Manager Award
Jenny Purdy, The Old Synagogue
Venue Manager Award
Tamara Burchell, Roebuck Bay Hotel
Bar Team Award
Universal Bar, Perth
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Please contact Kyah Crafter, AHA(WA) Partnership & Events Manager
Phone: 08 9321 7701
Email: pem@ahawa.asn.au
Venues must be open and operating prior to 12 May 2024.
Employee nominees must have been employed with your venue prior to 1 April 2024.