FINALISTS UNVEILED FOR THE 2023 HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
The Australian Hotels Association (WA) can today announce the finalists for the 2023 AHA – AON Hospitality Awards for Excellence.
The 2023 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence will be presented at the Four Pillars Ball on Monday 13 November at Crown Perth and will be attended by over 1200 people.
After receiving a staggering 440 nominations across 39 award categories, the best of WA’s hospitality industry has been narrowed down to an exclusive list that represent the leading hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants across the state, and the staff who underpin their success.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the finalists of the 2023 Hospitality Awards for Excellence represents the strength and diversity of WA’s hospitality industry, which now boasts a rich array of leading venues that can be found throughout Perth and regional WA.
“The 2023 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence acknowledge those in the hospitality industry who are dedicated to delivering outstanding food, beverage, and service,” Mr Woods said.
“Western Australians have a wide range of incredible options available when it comes to the hospitality offerings available and the world-class experiences that come with each.”
“Whether it is a hotel cocktail bar, country pub, neighbourhood restaurant, suburban tavern, small bar, or one of the multi-venue outlets that have emerged in recent years, we truly are spoiled for choice when it comes to the hospitality offering in WA.”
“The awards recognise venue owners as well as their dedicated staff who are at the centre of any hospitality industry. Great hospitality is driven by great people, and the 2023 employee awards finalists represent the heart and soul of hospitality service excellence in WA.”
The complete list of finalists can be found below or here.
2023 AHA-AON HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
FINALISTS
OVERALL AWARDS
Group Venue Operator Award
Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group
Australian Venue Co WA
Boulder Dash Entertainment Group
Kailis Hospitality Group
LocalsCo
NightOwl Entertainment Group
Parker Group
Sneakers & Jeans
Tillbrook Melaleuka Group (TMG)
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
(Winner to be announced on the night)
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
(Winner to be announced on the night)
GENERAL AWARDS
Cocktail Bar Award
Bar Lafayette, Perth
Cypher – The Beaufort, Highgate
Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant, Karratha
Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar, Northbridge
Subiaco Hotel
Terrarium, Perth
The Peach Pit Scarborough
The Vasse Tavern, Busselton
The West Winds Distillery & Tavern, Cowaramup
Wolf Lane, Perth
Small Bar Award
Bertie, Bassendean
Caballitos, Perth
Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant, Karratha
Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar, Northbridge
Terrarium, Perth
The Claisebrook Bar, East Perth
Varnish on King, Perth
Wolf Lane, Perth
Outdoor Area Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Cabana Pool Bar – The Marina Mindarie
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Kakka Alley Brewing Co., Jurien Bay
Mount Helena Tavern
Queens Tavern, Highgate
SSEA•DECK – Odyssea, City Beach
The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen, Eglinton
The Henley Brook
The Rooftop – The National Hotel, Fremantle
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Victoria Park Hotel
Redeveloped Venue Award
ARARA, Perth
C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Carrington’s Bar and Grill, Hamilton Hill
Flight Club, Fremantle
Mount Helena Tavern
Nikola Estate, Middle Swan
Shui, Subiaco
The Claremont Hotel
The Vasse Tavern, Busselton
Thorny Devil Brewery, Herron
New Venue Award
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Oscar’s at Guildford Landing
Phat Brew Club, West Perth
Terrarium, Perth
The West Winds Distillery & Tavern, Cowaramup
Boutique Brewery Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Beerland – Whitfords Brewing Company, Hillarys
Finlay’s Kalbarri
FOUND. Lab, Byford
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Indian Ocean Brewing Co. – The Marina Mindarie
Phat Brew Club, West Perth
Thorny Devil Brewery, Herron
Late Night Venue Award
Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
Market Grounds, Perth
Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome
Subiaco Hotel
Universal Bar, Perth
Draught Beer Quality Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
FOUND. Lab, Byford
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Pirate Life Perth
Subiaco Hotel
The Beaufort, Highgate
The Claremont Hotel
The Rose Hotel & Motel, Bunbury
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Como Hotel
Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Subiaco Hotel
The Arbor – The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
The Beaufort, Highgate
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
The Claremont Hotel
The Old Courthouse, Fremantle
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Universal Bar, Perth
Community Service Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek
Lakers Tavern, Thornlie
Odyssea, City Beach
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
The Henley Brook
The Marina Mindarie
The National Hotel, Fremantle
Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Whitfords Brewing Company, Hillarys
Training Initiative Award
Blanche Bar, Karratha
NightOwl Entertainment Group
Optus Stadium, Burswood
Retail Bottleshop Award
Cellarbrations – Ashby Liquor Superstore
Cellarbrations Superstore – Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Cellarbrations – The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
Liquor Barons Hamilton Hill – Carrington’s Bar and Grill
Liquor Barons – The Rose Hotel & Motel, Bunbury
Thirsty Camel – C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Thirsty Camel – Haynes Bar & Grill, Armadale
Aon Responsible Service of Alcohol Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Crown Perth, Burswood
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
Subiaco Hotel
The Rose Hotel & Motel, Bunbury
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Universal Bar, Perth
Tourism Initiative Award
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Kakka Alley Brewing Co., Jurien Bay
Mambakoort – The Marina Mindarie
Thorny Devil Brewery, Herron
Conference and Functions Award
COMO The Treasury – State Buildings, Perth
Crown Perth, Burswood
Hyatt Regency, Perth
Optus Stadium, Burswood
Subiaco Hotel
The Pavilion & The Harbour Suite – The Marina Mindarie
Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury
The Westin Perth
Social Media Activity Award
Boulder Dash Entertainment Group
Bremer Bay Resort
Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Last Slice Sports Bar, Bunbury
Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar, Northbridge
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
NightOwl Entertainment Group
Odyssea, City Beach
Shui, Subiaco
The Westin Perth
DINING AWARDS
Restaurant Award
Dandelion, Karrinyup
Hadiqa, Perth
La Cabana, South Fremantle
Lotus – The Beaufort, Highgate
Odyssea, City Beach
Oscar’s at Guildford Landing
Post – State Buildings, Perth
Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone
Shui, Subiaco
STAMPA! – Print Hall, Perth
The Claremont Hotel
The Shorehouse, Swanbourne
TOMA – Pirate Life Perth
Tonic + Ginger – The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
Woodcutters – Nikola Estate, Middle Swan
Superior Restaurant Award
Garum – The Westin Perth
Nobu – Crown Perth Burswood
Samuels on Mill – Parmelia Hilton Perth
Wildflower – State Buildings, Perth
Wine List Award
Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant, Karratha
Garum – The Westin Perth
Island Market, Trigg
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Shui, Subiaco
STAMPA! – Print Hall, Perth
The Claremont Hotel
The Shorehouse, Swanbourne
Wildflower – State Buildings, Perth
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award
North West Brewing Company, Karratha
The Iluka Tavern
Contemporary Bar Menu Award
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
Market Grounds, Perth
Phat Brew Club, West Perth
Samuels on Mill – Parmelia Hilton Perth
Subiaco Hotel
The Globe, Perth
Casual Pub Dining Award – Metropolitan
Balmoral Hotel, Victoria Park
Belgian Beer Café, Perth
C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill
Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth
Indian Ocean Brewing Co. – The Marina Mindarie
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
Rose & Crown Hotel, Guildford
Subiaco Hotel
The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen, Eglinton
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
The Byford
The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
The Henley Brook
The Royal Hotel, Perth
Victoria Park Hotel
Whitfords Brewing Company, Hillarys
Casual Pub Dining Award – Regional
Dunsborough Tavern
Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Hybla Tavern, Middleton Beach
North West Brewing Company, Karratha
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury
The Rec Hotel, Northam
The Rec Hotel, Waroona
The Rose Hotel & Motel, Bunbury
The West Winds Distillery & Tavern, Cowaramup
Thorny Devil Brewery, Herron
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Family Dining Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Cobblers Tavern, Falcon
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Kailis Fishmarket Café, Fremantle
Mount Helena Tavern
Rustlers Steakhouse & Grill, Albany
The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen, Eglinton
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
The Henley Brook
The Rose Hotel & Motel, Bunbury
Thorny Devil Brewery, Herron
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Victoria Park Hotel
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
Themed Venue Award
Flight Club, Fremantle
Har Bar, Dunsborough
Kakka Alley Brewing Co., Jurien Bay
Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar, Northbridge
Terrarium, Perth
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Wild West Saloon – Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
Wolf Lane, Perth
Live Entertainment Venue Award
Bremer Bay Resort
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
Har Bar, Dunsborough
Milkbar – Civic Hotel, Inglewood
Subiaco Hotel
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
The National Hotel, Fremantle
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Patriots Sports Bar – Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge
The Globe, Perth
The Rec Bar Fremantle
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill
Cobblers Tavern, Falcon
Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury
The Rec Hotel, Boulder
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Bar Team Award
Bar Lafayette Perth
Haynes Bar and Grill Armadale
Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar Northbridge
Mount Helena Tavern
Phat Brew Club West Perth
Settlers Tavern Margaret River
The Aviary Perth
The Boat, The Marina Mindarie
Head Chef Award
Ashish Gagneja, Chakra Restaurant
Tommy Noon, Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant
Bryan Jimenez, Optus Stadium
Ian Macintosh, Phat Brew Club
Jemma Hocking, Queens Tavern
Paul Beard, RAC Arena
Ross Booth, Rose & Crown Hotel
‘Bobby’ Sein Kim, Settlers Tavern
Leigh Power, Shui
Sundoo Kim, The Beaufort
Nick Trezise, The Claremont Hotel
Andre Nunes, Victoria Park Hotel
Nicole Finlay, Wanneroo Villa Tavern
Cocktail Bartender Award
Marco Manca, Bar Lafayette
Philip Jones, C.Y. O’Connor Village Pub
Brandon Debono, Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant
Samantha Hoare, La Cabana
Sujit KC, Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar
Samantha Broadbent, Mount Helena Tavern
Charles Ziggy Campbell, Shui
David Xander Stucken, Terrarium Perth
Sabrina Mill, The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen
Ryan Ingham, The Vasse Tavern
Venue Manager Award
Daniel Nielsen, Finlay’s Kalbarri
Wayne Hammond, Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant
Sam Drury, Gosnells Hotel
Mary Joy Enriquez, Hybla Tavern
Evie Snook, La Cabana
Tayla Neale, Little Creatures
Jenny Roxanne Romblon, Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar
Grant Humeston, Optus Stadium
May Dunlop, Pasta in the Valley
Rebecca Smith, Phat Brew Club
Brett Braithwaite, RAC Arena
Tamara Burchell, Roebuck Bay Hotel
Justin Smith, Settlers Tavern
Phillip Weber, Shui
Alexander Michael Boyce, The Globe
Sean Cassin, The Marina Mindarie
Siobhan Needham, The Old Synagogue
Emma Parker, The Shorehouse
Rising Star Award
Harry Joy, Bremer Bay Resort
Niki Van Stralen, Dunsborough Tavern
Sarah Major, Finlay’s Kalbarri
Sean Hughes, Oscars at Guildford Landing
Sam Spadek, Queens Tavern
Claire Kelleher, Rambla Bar & Bistro
Jordan Philipsz, The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen
Nicholas D’Andrea, The Claremont Hotel
Bo Olszewski, The Old Synagogue
Alexander King, The Shorehouse
Cookery Services Employee Award
‘Shin’ Wei-Sin Chen, Settlers Tavern
Jordan Buchanan, The Peninsula Bar and Restaurant
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award
Inayah Brindley, Greenwood Hotel
Bernice Kwan, Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar
Rosie Burrows, Mount Helena Tavern
Wils Fountain, Odyssea
Karen Addison, RAC Arena
Caleb Buxton, Settlers Tavern
Chris Gawned, Shui
Jago Ludkins, The Claremont Hotel
Chloe Redford, The Old Synagogue
Liam Whitall, The Peninsula Bar and Restaurant
Front Office and Administration Employee Award
Debra Webb, Bailey Brewing Co.
Rosa Ohn-Khin, Belmont Tavern
Mara Brandes, Bremer Bay Resort
Kayla Boylan, Cobblers Tavern
Kika Van Wilde, Pasta in the Valley
Chloe Andrew, Queens Tavern
PubTAB Operator Award
Tamara Baughan, The Byford
Mariah O’Brien, The Gate Bar & Bistro
Excellence in Service Award
Jenelle Booth, Bailey Brewing Co.
Veronica Thomas, Bremer Bay Resort
Kevin Kriss Shy, Hybla Tavern
Rebecca Kovacova, Island Market
Grant Fomison, Kailis Fishmarket Café
Mattilda Hartwell, Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room
Marie Chappell, Mount Helena Tavern
Julie Gow, Odyssea
Jaimee Russell, The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen
Fran Diettrich, The Beaufort
Jenny Purdy, The Old Synagogue
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