Canberra’s leading restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs and hotels were recognised at the Australian Hotels
Association’s Hospitality Awards gala dinner on Monday night.
450 people attended the event at Rydges Lakeside which saw 32 awards handed out to Canberra’s outstanding performers
in the hospitality industry.
Big winners on the night included George Harcourt Inn, Hotel Realm, The Hyatt, and the Diamant Hotel, all taking out multiple awards.
Particular mention was also made about award recipients Flint Dining Room and Bar and the Diamant Hotel who suffered damage in the New Acton fire this week.
Congratulations to all of the winners:
Best Café Restaurant
Winner: Taze’ Mediterranean Cuisine
Best Family Restaurant
Belluci’s Woden
Best Restaurant
Winner: Italian & Sons
Highly Commended: Pistachio Dining at Torrens
Best Pub Bistro
Winner: Ha Ha Bar
Best Wine List
Winner: Flint Dining Room & Bar
Best Bar Presentation & Service
Winner: Kennedy Room
Best Cocktail Bar
Winner: Knightsbridge Penthouse
Best Local
Winner: Edgar’s Inn
Best New/Re-developed Venue (General Division)
Winner: The George Harcourt Inn
Best Outdoor Entertainment Area
Winner: Hotel Realm
Best Late Night Entertainment Venue
Winner: Meche Nightclub
Best Live Entertainment Venue
Winner: King O’Malley’s
Best Sporting Entertainment Area
Winner: Olims Hotel Canberra
Best Deluxe Accommodation
Winner: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Best Superior Accommodation
Winner: Diamant Hotel Canberra
Best Mid-Range Accommodation
Winner: Hotel Heritage
Highly Commended: Country Comfort Greenway
Best Suite/Apartment Hotel
Winner: Quality Suites Clifton on Northbourne
Best Hotel Bar
Winner: Hotel Realm
Best Hotel Restaurant
Winner: Locanda Italian Steakhouse- Rydges Lakeside Canberra
Best Marketed Hotel
Winner: Diamant Hotel Canberra
Best Meetings & Events Hotel
Winner: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Best New/Re-developed Venue (Accommodation Division)
Winner: The Brassey of Canberra
Best Environmental Practice
Winner: Crowne Plaza Canberra
Best Front of House Employee
Winner: John Sanova- Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Best Restaurant Service Employee
Winner: Tyron Zappia- The Artisan Restaurant
Best Restaurant Cookery Employee
Winner: Aaron Cook – The George Harcourt Inn
Best Apprentice Chef
Winner: Hayden Kremmer- Hotel Realm
John Press Award:
(Outstanding contribution to the industry and/or community by a publican or bar owner)
Winner: Nicole Miladinovic – Mooseheads Bar & Nighclub
Member of the Year:
(Outstanding service to the industry, community and the Association by an individual)
Winner: Mark Sproat – The Brassey of Canberra
President’s Award:
(Outstanding contribution to the tourism and hospitality industry in the ACT)
Winner: Steven Fanner – Former General Manager AHA ACT Branch
