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Full list of 2021 AHA Hospitality Awards for Excellence finalists

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The Royal Hotel has been nominated for four WA Hospitality Awards.
Camera IconThe Royal Hotel has been nominated for four WA Hospitality Awards.

The WA head of the Australian Hotels Association has praised the State’s hospitality industry for raising the bar in the face of the once-in-a-generation challenge posed by COVID-19.

In a year which saw many operators struggle through lockdowns and capacity restrictions, AHA chief executive Bradley Woods said the standard of WA’s restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels was “extraordinary” as he revealed a record number of nominations for the industry’s top awards.

Woods said 800 nominations were submitted for the 2021 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence, from a Fremantle hotspot and a vegan fine dining restaurant to a South West brew pub and an 80s Miami-themed bar.

“Despite hospitality operators continuing to grapple with the challenges posed by COVID-19, we have seen exceptionally high-quality nominations, reflecting the strength and resilience of the sector,” Mr Woods said.

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“Over the past year venues have continued to navigate lockdowns and associated restrictions, yet they have maintained a focus on hospitality excellence.”

“Despite facing enormous challenges, venues have continued to excel, delivering extraordinary service, food and beverage offerings.”

Among the nominees are Republic of Fremantle (nominated for best small bar and best cocktail bar) and the Pan Pacific Perth’s vegan eatery Ten Acre Block (best redeveloped venue and the Rising Star Award for employee Sami Green).

Bussleton’s Shelter Brewing Co. picked up seven nominations including new venue, boutique brewery and regional casual pub dining, while Northbridge bar Neon Palms is up for best redeveloped venue and best small bar.

The Royal Hotel in the city earned four nominations including best casual pub dining award (metropolitan), best wine list award and best head chef for chef Shane Middleton, while The Subiaco Hotel nabbed seven including in the Redeveloped Venue, Contemporary Bar Menu and Bar Team categories.

The winners will be presented on November 8 at Crown Perth.

2021 AHA-AON HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FINALISTS

General Awards

Community Service Award

Chakra Restaurant, Inglewood

Finlay's Kalbarri

Onslow Beach Resort

Bobby's BBQ Truck - Pan Pacific Perth

Parkerville Tavern

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone

The Beach House, Eden Beach

The Marina Mindarie

The Rose Hotel, Bunbury

White Salt, Sorrento

Training Initiative Award

Beerfarm, Metricup

Capitol Corp

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

Onslow Beach Resort

Pan Pacific Perth

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Varsity Group

Retail Bottleshop Award

Eaton Tavern

The Ashby Bar & Bistro

The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success

Byford Tavern

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Aon Risk Solutions Responsible Service of Alcohol Award

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

Convenients, Northbridge

Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Subiaco Hotel

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Draught Beer Quality Award

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook

funk cider, Caversham

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

Long Neck Brewery, East Perth

The Galway Hooker, Scarborough

The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth

The Boat - The Marina Mindarie

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

The Lion Beer Australia Bar Presentation and Service Award

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

The Queens Tavern, Highgate

The Amberton, Eglinton

The Ashby Bar & Bistro

The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth

The Boat - The Marina Mindarie

The Old Synagogue, Fremantle

The Sandbar Scarborough Beach

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind.

Small Bar Award

Beerpourium, Fremantle

Caballitos, Perth

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Neon Palms, Northbridge

Republic of Fremantle

The Claisebrook Bar, East Perth

Tiki As FK, Northbridge

Varnish On King, Perth

Vincent Wine, Perth

Yonder Bar, Margaret River

Your Local, Subiaco

Cocktail Bar Award

La Vie - Crown Perth

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Hadiqa, Perth

Republic of Fremantle

Long Chim - State Buildings, Perth

The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah

Song Bird - The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Tiki As FK, Northbridge

Late Night Venue Award

Brighton Hotel, Mandurah

Market Grounds, Perth

Niche Bar, Leederville

Pooles Temple - State Buildings, Perth

Tiki As FK, Northbridge

Universal Bar, Perth

Tourism Initiative Award

Blanche Bar, Karratha

The Breakwater, Hillarys

Finlay's Kalbarri

Onslow Beach Resort

The Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Conference and Functions Award

Aloft Perth

ANZAC Club, Perth

Pan Pacific Perth

State Buildings, Perth

The Pavilion - The Marina Mindarie

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Outdoor Area Award

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

Black Swan Winery, Henley Brook

Finlay's Kalbarri

funk cider, Caversham

Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale

The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth

Cabana Pool Bar - The Marina Mindarie

The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites, Scarborough

The Old Synagogue, Fremantle

The Raft Perth

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Boutique Brewery Award

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

Beerfarm, Metricup

Black Brewing Co., Wilyabrup

Blasta Brewing Company, Burswood

Finlay's Kalbarri

Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth

funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook

Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale

Long Neck Brewery, East Perth

North West Brewing Company, Karratha

Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton

Indian Ocean Brewing Company - The Marina Mindarie

Redeveloped Venue Award

Blanche Bar, Karratha

The Breakwater, Hillarys

Clarences Company Store, Mount Lawley

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Neon Palms, Northbridge

Niche Bar, Leederville

Ten Acre Block - Pan Pacific Perth

Petition Wine Bar Merchant - State Buildings, Perth

Subiaco Hotel

The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook

The Como Hotel

The Hampden Hotel, Nedlands

Your Local, Subiaco

New Venue Award

Veteran Central - ANZAC Club, Perth

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

Convenients, Northbridge

El Peruvian Food Co., Subiaco

funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

Har Bar Dunsborough

Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton

Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone

The B bar, Baldivis

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Vincent Wine, Perth

Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Social Media Activity Award

Aloft Perth

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

Beerfarm, Metricup

The Breakwater, Hillarys

funk cider, Caversham

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth

Parkerville Tavern

Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton

Sneakers & Jeans

State Buildings, Perth

The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth

The Marina Mindarie

The Peach Pit, Scarborough

Varsity Group

DINING AWARDS

WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award

C.Y.O'Connor Village Beer Garden, Piara Waters

The Bayview Bar, Bunbury

Contemporary Bar Menu Award

Fat Boyz Small Bar, West Perth

Convenients, Northbridge

Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook

Subiaco Hotel

The Beach House, Eden Beach

The Standard Perth

Casual Pub Dining Award – Metropolitan

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook

Boab Tavern, High Wycombe

Hyde Park Hotel, West Perth

Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth

Subiaco Hotel

The Amberton, Eglinton

The Ashby Bar & Bistro

The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook

The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success

The Hampden Hotel, Nedlands

The Karalee on Preston, Como

Indian Ocean Brewing Company - The Marina Mindarie

The Peach Pit, Scarborough

The Royal Hotel, Perth

The Sandbar Scarborough Beach

Casual Pub Dining Award – Regional

Brighton Hotel, Mandurah

Crossing Inn, Fitzroy Crossing

Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

Hybla Tavern, Middleton Beach

North West Brewing Company, Karratha

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton

The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah

The Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie

The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah

The Rose Hotel, Bunbury

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Family Dining Award

Boab Tavern, High Wycombe

Finlay's Kalbarri

funk cider, Caversham

North West Brewing Company, Karratha

Rustlers Steakhouse & Grill, Albany

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

TGI Fridays, Whitfords

The Amberton, Eglinton

The Ashby Bar & Bistro

The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah

The Boat - The Marina Mindarie

The Last Local, Canning Vale

The Rose Hotel, Bunbury

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Zuccaro Trattoria, North Perth

Restaurant Award

Canteen Pizza, Cottesloe

Chakra Restaurant, Inglewood

Bistro Guillaume - Crown Perth

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Hadiqa, Perth

Nicolas Ristorante, Bunbury

The Beach Club - Onslow Beach Resort

UMA – Pan Pacific Perth

The Meat & Wine Co., Perth

Long Chim - State Buildings, Perth

Tonic & Ginger - The Old Synagogue, Fremantle

Hearth - The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Fleur - The Royal Hotel, Perth

The Shorehouse, Swanbourne

Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Wine List Award

Alex Hotel, Perth

Canteen Pizza, Cottesloe

Il Lido Italian Canteen, Cottesloe

Island Market Trigg

Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth

UMA - Pan Pacific Perth

Wine Merchant - State Buildings, Perth

Fleur - The Royal Hotel, Perth

The Shorehouse, Swanbourne

Emily Taylor - Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Your Local, Subiaco

ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS

TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award

Boab Tavern, High Wycombe

Craigie Tavern

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Sporting Entertainment Venue Award

Boab Tavern, High Wycombe

Craigie Tavern

Grand Central Tavern, Karratha

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Varsity, Morley

Live Entertainment Venue Award

Brighton Hotel, Mandurah

Carine Glades Tavern

Comedy Lounge, Perth

Finlay's Kalbarri

Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth

Har Bar Dunsborough

The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah

Universal Bar, Perth

Themed Venue Award

Comedy Lounge, Perth

Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale

The Galway Hooker, Scarborough

Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Gimlet – Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Convenients, Northbridge

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

Rising Star Award

Bianca Rudolph-O’Hara - Albion Hotel

Drew Armstrong - Belgian Beer Café

Alana Sutherland - C.Y. O'Connor Village Beer Garden

Ish Gagneja - Chakra Restaurant

Heather Davies - Craigie Tavern

Jasmine Moffat – The Waiting Room – Crown Towers Perth

James Fairbrother - DoubleTree by Hilton Perth, Northbridge

Leonardo Crescenzi - No Mafia

Sami Green – Ten Acre Block - Pan Pacific Perth

Atiquar Rahaman Abir - Shelter Brewing Co.

Izak Ward - Seven Sins Perth Hills

Maverick Cuthbert - South of Perth Yacht Club

Lisa Lemon - The Gate Bar & Bistro

Emma Parker - The Shorehouse

Cookery Services Employee Award

Stewart Wann - Bailey Brewing Co.

Zac Blair - Fiorita Deli

Ashven Moonien - My Place Bar & Restaurant

Courtney Short - Pan Pacific Perth

Ferdinando Fucci - Settlers Tavern

Emma Ipock - Seven Sins Perth Hills

John Daniel Olan - The Rose Hotel

Head Chef Award

Adrien Morello - Black Swan Winery

Gui Escaleira – The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites

Nicholas Woolard - Fiorita Deli

Cole Hall - funk 2.0 by funk cider

Jett Alexander - Hadiqa

Xerxes Bodhanwala - Pan Pacific Perth

Julian Bergerhoff - Shelter Brewing Co.

Sebastian Sindermann - Seven Sins Perth Hills

Yuan Yuan – Long Chim - State Buildings

Joel Da-Costa Evelyn - The Ashby Bar & Bistro

Leigh Power - The Old Synagogue

James Craig - The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant

Wendy Miedzinski - The Queens Tavern

Shane Middleton - The Royal Hotel

Kyungho Jung - Treendale Farm Hotel

Food and Beverage Services Employee Award

Logan Hayward - Black Swan Winery

Caitlyn Pittaway - Brighton Hotel

Vinay Sethi – Epicurean - Crown Perth

Isabella Robertson - DoubleTree by Hilton Perth, Northbridge

Kate Neil - Fiorita Deli

Camilla Ure - Pan Pacific Perth

Emelie Andersson – Petition - State Buildings

David Muller - Subiaco Hotel

Courtney Gordon - The Exchange Hotel

Paphaphat Tepnimit - Byford Tavern

Ieesha Parker - Universal Bar

Jack Leech - White Salt

Front Office and Administration Employee Award

Simone Meyer - Bailey Brewing Co.

Shaye Italiano - Capitol Corp

Rina Roy Seechurn - Country Comfort Perth

Michelle Rosenberg - My Place Bar & Restaurant

Lauren Scrimshaw - Onslow Beach Resort

Sarah Bingham - Settlers Tavern

Belinda Basten - The Exchange Hotel

Kerry Partridge - The Rose Hotel

Ashleigh Skinner - Universal Bar

PubTAB Operator Award

Tracey Tylor - Beeches Tavern

Enna Nelio - The Brook Bar & Bistro

Cocktail Bartender Award

Fabio Merafina – The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites

Namita Narang - Chakra Restaurant

Bjorn - Tiki As FK

Peter Spence - Universal Bar

Excellence in Service Award

Martyn Le Cerf-Smart - C.Y. O'Connor Village Beer Garden

Kavita - Chakra Restaurant

Wayne Hammond - Fiorita Deli

Amanda Burke-Morey - funk 2.0 by funk cider

Lonnye De Antony - No Mafia

Jeremy Burt - Pan Pacific Perth

Jarryd Mountford - Seven Sins Perth Hills

Emma Farrelly - State Buildings

Anneka Swan - Subiaco Hotel

Deborah West - The Rose Hotel

Rodrigo Simoes - The Shorehouse

Alka Tiessink - Byford Tavern

Sean Howarth - Universal Bar

Benjamin Johnson - Varnish on King

Venue Manager Award

Jennifer Wall - ANZAC Club

Jade Alexander Hopkinson - Bailey Brewing Co.

Rebecca Smith - Fat Boyz Small Bar

Amie Forshaw - Hadiqa

Troy Landers - Hyde Park Hotel

Sally Lovell - Il Lido Italian Canteen

Ian Baverstock - Shelter Brewing Co.

Robbie McGowan - State Buildings

Melanie Jacobs - The Ashby Bar & Bistro

Mitch Panting - Lakers Tavern

Joshua Drakeford - The Como Hotel

Shane Tyler - The Exchange Hotel

Ryan Connolly - The Rose Hotel

Robert Cinanni - Byford Tavern

Addy Ribeiro - Treendale Farm Hotel

Bar Team Award

Caballitos, Perth

Craigie Tavern

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth

State Buildings, Perth

Subiaco Hotel

The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah

The Marina Mindarie

The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah

Universal Bar, Perth

Varnish On King, Perth

OVERALL AWARDS

Group Venue Operator Award

ARK Group

Capitol Corp

Kailis Hospitality Group

LocalsCo

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group

Sneakers & Jeans

Tillbrook Nominees

Varsity Group

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

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