Almost 700 trade professionals packed Doltone Home in Pyrmont final night time for the announcement of the twenty first Annual Bartender Journal Australian Bar Awards. It was a very long time coming and the trade was visibly excited to have the ability to gown up and be a part of their friends in an evening of celebration and congratulations on the again of greater than two years of COVD lockdowns.
Bar Awards founder, David Spanton stated: “The goodwill and constructive power that has surrounded Sydney Bar Week 2022, actually ramped up for this remaining occasion. We couldn’t have been prouder to see the way in which the bar trade got here again collectively to rejoice a triumphant return after what has been a brutal few years.”
Whereas profitable is at all times nice enjoyable, the enjoyment of being again collectively was actually the spotlight of the occasion. With that being stated, there are at all times some nice celebrations, when folks get to take house the silverware. Simply a few of the spotlight winners on the night time included Jay Cozma from The Baxter Inn taking out the Bar Supervisor of the Yr award, Dylan Howarth and his group from Lucky Son profitable Bar of the Yr and the oldsters from Impolite Boy in Hobart taking out the Rum Bar of the Yr award. It was additionally nice to see the response to Loic Mouchelin and his group from Santé Cocktail Bar in Toowoomba profitable greatest regional bar.
The highest three rivals within the Bartender of the Yr competitors sponsored by Hendrick’s & Monkey Shoulder additionally competed dwell on stage. Priscilla Leong, simply the second lady to take out the title, was triumphant after a few years of competing.
For a full listing of winners, see under and take a look at all of the motion from the occasion on our Instagram @australianbartender and @sydneybarweek for speeches, photographs and extra.
Excellent contribution
Proudly introduced by Bartender journal
Martin Lange, Cobbler, Loss of life & Taxes & Dr Gimlette
Bartender of the Yr
Winner: Priscilla Leong, The Flowing Bowl
2nd Place: Liam Shephard, Bar Brutus, Brisbane
third Place: Kate Bartlett, Cobbler, Brisbane
Bar of the Yr
Sponsored by Jagermeister
Lucky Son, Enmore, NSW
Pub of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by ALM
Goldy’s Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Nightclub of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Patron
Bar Bambi, Melbourne, VIC
New Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Lyre’s
Bar Planet, Enmore, NSW
Wine Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Unico Zelo Wines
Sonny, Hobart, Tas
Bar Operator of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Campari Academy
Swillhouse, NSW
Finest Specialty Beer Venue
Proudly sponsored by Younger Henry’s
Odd Tradition, Newtown, NSW
Bar Group of the Yr
Proudly Sponsored by FORDS Gin
Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
Model Ambassador of the Yr
Proudly introduced by Bartender journal
Shay Chamberlain, By no means By no means Distilling Co.
Host of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich
Natalie Ng, Door Knock, Sydney
Finest Bartenders Bar
Proudly sponsored by De Kuyper
Hats & Tatts, Melbourne
Finest Stay Music Venue
Proudly Sponsored by Sailor Jerry
Memphis Slims Home of Blues, Adelaide, SA
Coaching Program of the Yr
Proudly introduced by Bartender journal
Campari Academy
Cocktail Record of the Yr
Proudly introduced by Moet Hennessy
Possibly Sammy ‘Stardust’, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar of the Yr
Proudly introduced by Campari Academy
Above Board, Collingwood, Melbourne
Resort Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by The Mix by Beam Suntory
Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney, NSW
Gin Bar of the Yr
Proudly introduced by Hendrick’s Gin
Moya’s Juniper Lounge, Redfern, NSW
Finest Distillery Bar
Proudly introduced by Fever-Tree
Hickson Home Distilling Co, Sydney, NSW
Finest Bar Meals
Proudly introduced by Moet Hennessy
Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane
Finest Brewery Bar
Proudly sponsored by Jagermeister
BODRIGGY BREWING COMPANY, MELBOURNE
Bar Supervisor of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Pernod Ricard
Jay Cozma, The Baxter Inn, Sydney
Whisky Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich
The Baxter Inn, Sydney, NSW
Small Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Ketel One
Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney
Rum Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Bacardi Rum
Impolite Boy, Hobart, TAS
Tequila Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Tequila Patron
Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
Restaurant Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin
Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oyster, Melbourne, VIC
Rookie of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by The Mix
Martin McConnell, Frog’s Hole, Brisbane OR
Regional Bar of the Yr
Proudly sponsored by Bacardi Rum
SANTÉ, Toowoomba, QLD
STATE AWARDS
Bar of the Yr
Sponsored by Lyre’s
ACT: Bar Rochford
NSW: Lucky Son
NT: Smoke & Oak
QLD: Alba Bar & Deli
SA: Memphis Slims Home of Blues
TAS: Sonny Bar
VIC: Caretaker’s Cottage
WA: Foxtrot Unicorn
Cocktail Bar of the Yr
Sponsored by FORDS
ACT: Excessive Jinks
NSW: Double Deuce Lounge
NT: Hanky Panky Lounge
QLD: Loss of life & Taxes
SA: Possibly Mae
TAS: Impolite Boy
VIC: Above Board
WA: Bar Rogue
