Winners of the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence
Author: Hoshizaki Lancer / Published Date: 29 November 2011
Categories: Ice Machines, Beer Dispensing Equipment & Draught Beer Dispense Systems, Soft Drink Systems
Huge congratulations to all winners of the 2011 AHA NSW Awards for Excellence!
Held on Monday night, it was the largest event ever, with a record number of finalists (209) across a record number of categories (36).
In addition to their award winning business, set up and service, many of these venues also feature our high quality beer dispensing equipment, ice machines, softdrink dispensers and other beverage equipment, including Overall City Hotel of the Year, The Australian Hotel & Brewery.
The Overall Country Hotel of the Year was Yamba Tavern. Both it and The Australian Hotel & Brewery won multiple awards.
See the full list of winners below.
- Best Traditional Hotel Bar: Longueville Hotel, Longueville
- Best Contemporary Cocktail/Lounge Bar - Joint Winners: Bungalow 8 & the loft, Sydney (the loft) and Establishment, Sydney (Hemmesphere)
- Best Boutique Beer Offering: The Australian Hotel, The Rocks
- Best Retail Liquor Outlet - Country: The Park Beach Hotel Motel, Coffs Harbour
- Best Retail Liquor Outlet – City: Lalor Park Hotel, Lalor Park
- Best Family Friendly Hotel: The Australian Hotel & Brewery, Rouse Hill
- Best New/Redeveloped Hotel - Country: Yamba Shores Tavern, Yamba
- Best New/Redeveloped Hotel - City: The Australian Hotel & Brewery, Rouse Hill
- Best Environmental Practice: Schwartz Brewery Hotel, Surry Hills
- Best Outdoor/Non-Enclosed Facility - Joint Winners: Opera Bar, Sydney and The Argyle, The Rocks
- Outstanding Community Service & Achievement: Schwartz Brewery Hotel, Surry Hills
- Best Promotional Concept: Merivale Group, Sydney (March Into Merivale)
- Best Restaurant - Country: Yamba Shores Tavern, Yamba (Shores Restaurant)
- Best Restaurant - City: Ivy, Sydney (Felix)
- Best Fine Dining Restaurant: Establishment, Sydney (Est.)
- Best Casual Dining Venue - Country: Grand Hotel, Wyong
- Best Casual Dining Venue - City: Commodore Hotel, Mcmahons Point
- Best Steak Venue - Joint Winners: The Cut Bar & Grill, The Rocks and Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi
- Best Entertainment Venue: Ivy, Sydney
- Best Sports Bar: Soden’s Hotel Australia, Albury
- Best Gaming Venue - Country: Hotel Gosford, Gosford
- Best Gaming Venue - City: Eastwood Hotel, Eastwood
- Best Pub Style Accommodation - Country: Alpine Hotel, Cooma
- Best Pub Style Accommodation - City: Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee
- Cocktail Bartender Of The Year: Tim Philips (Ivy, Sydney)
- Chef Of The Year: Darren Simpson (The Light Brigade, Woollahra)
- Hotel Industry Rising Star: Kylee Smith (The George Tavern, Greenhills)
- Best Pub Tab - Platinum: Churchills Sportsbar, Kingsford
- Best Pub Tab - Gold: Lakeside Tavern, Forster
- Best Pub Tab - Silver: Newmarket Hotel, Albury
- Best Pub Tab - Bronze: Golf View Hotel, Guildford
- Best Keno Venue - Country: Warners Bay Hotel, Warners Bay
- Best Keno Venue - City: Three Swallows Hotel, Bankstown
- Overall Country Hotel Of The Year: Yamba Shores Tavern, Yamba
- Overall City Hotel Of The Year: The Australian Hotel & Brewery, Rouse Hill
- Hall Of Fame: Dr Peter Beaumont
