Lastly, they’re all right here. That is the complete checklist of finalists for the twenty third Annual Bartender Journal Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar trade of Australia.
The Bar Awards will happen on Wednesday, eleventh of September this yr at Doltone Home, and is simply one of many 30-plus occasions in retailer for Sydney Bar Week this yr, which takes place from September seventh to eleventh — click on right here to go the Sydney Bar Week web site.
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Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Pernod Ricard
- Apollonia, Sydney, NSW
- Financial institution Road Social, Adelaide, SA
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
- Centro 86, Sydney, NSW
- Edward & Ida’s, Perth, WA
- Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney, NSW
- The Caterpillar Membership, Sydney, NSW
- The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
- The Gresham, Brisbane, QLD
- Lucky Son, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
Cocktail Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Re’al Syrups
- Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC
- Black Pearl, Melbourne, VIC
- Byrdi, Melbourne, VIC
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
- Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney, NSW
- Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- PS40, Sydney, NSW
- The Everleigh, Melbourne, VIC
- Dr Gimlette, Brisbane, QLD
- Eau de Vie, Sydney, NSW
New Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Archie Rose Distilling Co.
- Antico, Brisbane, QLD
- Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Kokomo, Darwin, NT
- Bar Spontana, Melbourne, VIC
- Centro 86, Sydney, NSW
- Edward & Ida’s, Perth, WA
- Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC
- JAM File Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Maggie’s Snacks & Liquor, Melbourne VIC
- Purple Pit Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- The Caterpillar Membership, Sydney, NSW
- The Emerald Room, Sydney, NSW
Pub of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by ALM
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
- Coogee Pavilion, Sydney, NSW
- Duke of Clarence, Sydney, NSW
- Edward & Ida’s, Perth, WA
- Goldy’s Tavern, Collingwood, VIC
- Harbord Resort, Sydney, NSW
- The Eltham Resort, Eltham, NSW
- The Lincoln, Melbourne, VIC
- The Magpie, Sydney, NSW
- The Previous Fitz, Sydney, NSW
- The White Horse, Sydney, NSW
Wine Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Unico Zelo Wines
- Bahama Gold, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Copains, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Francine, Brisbane, QLD
- Bar Liberty, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Rochford, Canberra, ACT
- Bijou Bottle Retailer, Melbourne, VIC
- Darkish Purple Wine Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- Geelong Cellar Door, Geelong, VIC
- Havilah Wine Bar, Launceston, TAS
- Jennie Wine Bar, Adelaide, SA
- Love Tilly Divine, Sydney, NSW
- Sonny, Hobart, TAS
Regional Bar of the 12 months
- 18th Modification Bar, Geelong, VIC
- Bar Olivette, Wagga Wagga, NSW
- Deadwood Dromana, VIC
- Dulcie’s Cottage, Merimbula, NSW
- Hooch & Fellow, Townsville, QLD
- Howlin’ Wolf Bar, Wollongong, NSW
- Quarterdeck, Narooma, NSW
- Rosella’s, Gold Coast, QLD
- Sante Cocktail Bar, Toowoomba, QLD
- The Koutetsu, Newcastle, NSW
- Three Wolves, Cairns, QLD
- Wat Den, Mooloolaba, QLD
Nightclub of the 12 months
- Alice Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- Angel Music Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Bambi, Melbourne, VIC
- Brooklyn Normal, Brisbane, QLD
- Membership 77, Sydney, NSW
- Ivy, Sydney, NSW
- Music Room, Melbourne, VIC
- Pleasure Membership, Sydney, NSW
- Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne, VIC
- The Abercrombie, Sydney, NSW
- The Caterpillar Membership, Sydney, NSW
- The Cliff Dive, Sydney, NSW
Host of the 12 months
- Alexandra Percy, Sante Cocktail Bar, Toowoomba, QLD
- Alexia Cachin-Hastwell, Financial institution Road Social, Adelaide, SA
- Brodie Dwyer, Pleasure Membership, Sydney, NSW
- Chau Tran, Burrow Bar & Money Solely Diner, Sydney, NSW
- Claudio Bedini, Sammy Junior, Sydney NSW
- Dani Whitehart, Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Hayden Lambert, Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Lily Morris, Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Pete Ehemann, The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
- Sarah Proietti, Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Checklist of the 12 months
- Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Apollonia, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Earlier than + After Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- Palomino Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Savile Row, Brisbane, QLD
- The Caterpillar Membership, Sydney, NSW
- The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
- The Gresham, Brisbane, QLD
- Volstead Repeal, Canberra, ACT
Bar Workforce of the 12 months
- Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Earlier than + After Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
- Door Knock, Sydney, NSW
- Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth, WA
- Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC
- Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney, NSW
Resort Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Moet-Hennessy
- Aster Bar at The Intercontinental, Sydney, NSW
- Cameo at The Ritz Carlton, Melbourne, VIC
- Cirq at The Crown, Sydney, NSW
- Curious at W Resort, Melbourne, VIC
- Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney, NSW
- Evolve Spirits Bar, Hobart, TAS
- Flaggerdoot, Merricks North, VIC
- Garcon Bleu, Sofitel, Adelaide, SA
- Gowings Bar & Grill, QT, Sydney
- Grain Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Foyer Bar at Ace Resort, Sydney, NSW
- Mary Mary, Hobart, TAS
Greatest Bartenders’ Bar
Proudly sponsored by Monkey Shoulder
- Alice Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- Bootleg Dive Bar, Canberra, ACT
- Door Knock, Sydney, NSW
- Frisk Small Bar, Perth, WA
- Hats & Tatts, Melbourne, VIC
- Jangling Jack’s, Sydney, NSW
- Memphis Slims Home of Blues, Adelaide, SA
- Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney, NSW
- Ramblin’ Rascals Tavern, Sydney, NSW
- Shady Pines Saloon, Sydney, NSW
- Spleen Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- The Crypt, Ballarat, VIC
Bar Operator of the 12 months
- Annaliese Grazioli, NT
- Ben Luzz, Melbourne, VIC
- Camorra Bar Group, VIC
- Dimitri Rtshiladze, Perth, WA
- Gonzo Group, SA
- Home Made Hospitality, NSW
- Made within the Shade, VIC
- Merivale, NSW & VIC
- MUCHO., NSW
- Pasan Wijesena, NSW
- Peter Hollands, QLD
- Swillhouse, NSW
Gin Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin
- BarberBar Planet, Sydney, NSW
- Barber Store, Sydney NSW
- Convent Backyard, Brisbane QLD
- Dr Gimlette, Brisbane, QLD
- Frank Mac’s, Sydney NSW
- Frisk Small Bar, Perth, WA
- Gin Lane, Sydney, NSW
- Gin Palace Melbourne VIC
- Hains & Co, Adelaide, SA
- Malt and Juniper, Adelaide, SA
- Moya’s Juniper Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Union Electrical, Melbourne, VIC
Greatest Brewery Bar
- Atomic Beer Undertaking, Redfern, NSW
- Bentspoke, Canberra, ACT
- Blackmans Brewery, Geelong, VIC
- Bob Hawke Leisure Centre, Marrickville, NSW
- Bodriggy Brewing Firm, Abbotsford, VIC
- Capital Brewing Co, Canberra, ACT
- Felons Brewing, Brisbane, QLD
- Hobart Brewing Co, Hobart, TAS
- Molly Rose, Melbourne, VIC
- Sea Legs, Brisbane, QLD
- The Grifter Brewing Co., Marrickville, NSW
- Younger Henrys, Newtown, NSW
Greatest Stay Music Venue
Proudly sponsored by Sailor Jerry
- Beneath Driver Lane, Melbourne VIC
- Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
- Brooklyn Normal, Brisbane, QLD
- Charlie’s of Darwin, Darwin, NT
- Cherry Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Memphis Slims Home of Blues, Adelaide, SA
- Pleasure Membership, Sydney, NSW
- Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern, Sydney, NSW
- Shady Pines Saloon, Sydney, NSW
- The Caterpillar Membership, Sydney, NSW
- The Trocadero Room, Sydney, NSW
Restaurant Bar of the 12 months
- Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane, QLD
- Bar Spontana, Melbourne, VIC
- Continental Deli Newtown, Sydney, NSW
- El Primo Sanchez, Sydney, NSW
- Fred’s Paddington, Sydney, NSW
- Gimlet at Cavendish Home, Melbourne, VIC
- Lui Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Hubert, Sydney, NSW
- Iceberg’s Eating Room & Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Le Foote, Sydney, NSW
- The Gidley, Sydney, NSW
- The Waratah, Sydney, NSW
Greatest Bar Meals
- Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane, QLD
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Copains, Sydney, NSW
- Emerald Room, Sydney, NSW
- Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC
- Havilah Wine Bar, Launceston, TAS
- Henry G’s Manly, Sydney, NSW
- Lui Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Latteria, Adelaide, SA
- Sonny, Hobart, TAS
- The Caterpillar Membership, Sydney, NSW
- Tucano’s Lounge, Sydney, NSW
Greatest Specialty Beer Venue
Proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm
- Beer Mash, Melbourne VIC
- Bitter Phew, Sydney, NSW
- Boilermaker Home, Melbourne, VIC
- Hopscotch Bar, Canberra, ACT
- Mr West, Melbourne, VIC
- Close to & Far, Melbourne, VIC
- Odd Tradition Newtown, Sydney, NSW
- Petition Beer Nook, Perth, WA
- Shady Pines Saloon, Sydney, NSW
- St John’s Craft Beer, Launceston, TAS
- The Native Taphouse St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC
- Wheatsheaf Resort, Adelaide, SA
Tequila Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Teremana Tequila
- Caballitos, Perth, WA
- CABO, Canberra, ACT
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- Centro 86, Sydney, NSW
- El Primo Sanchez, Sydney, NSW
- Esteban, Sydney, NSW
- Scorching Tamale, Darwin, NT
- Loquita, Canberra, ACT
- Mesa Verde, Melbourne, VIC
- Tio’s Cerveceria, Sydney, NSW
- WAT Den, Mooloolaba, QLD
Bar Supervisor of the 12 months
- Alicia Clarke, Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney
- Cecile Schoen, Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane
- Claudio Bedini, Sammy Jnr, Sydney
- Eduardo Conde, El Primo Sanchez, Sydney
- Jacob Cohen, Savile Row, Brisbane
- Judith Zhu, Door Knock, Sydney
- Justin Croucher, The Gresham, Brisbane
- Lachlan Watt, Whisky and Alement, Melbourne
- Nathaniel White, Goodwater, Melbourne
- Sam Kirk, Pleasure Membership, Sydney
- Sarah Mycock, Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney
- Shirley Yeung, Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth
Whisky Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich
- Bar Besuto, Sydney, NSW
- Loss of life & Taxes, Brisbane, QLD
- Eau de Vie, Sydney, NSW
- Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC
- Ralph Louis Frederick, Adelaide, SA
- Savile Row, Brisbane, QLD
- The Baxter Inn, Sydney, NSW
- The Elysian Whisky Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- The Gresham, Brisbane, QLD
- Volstead Repeal, Canberra, ACT
- Whisky and Alement, Melbourne, VIC
- Whisky Den, Melbourne, VIC
Small Bar of the 12 months
- Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC
- Earlier than & After Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- Caretaker’s Cottage, VIC
- Lucky Son, Sydney, NSW
- Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC
- Maker, Brisbane, QLD
- Previous Loves, Sydney, NSW
- The Magpie, Sydney, NSW
- Entice. Adelaide, SA
- Antico, Brisbane, QLD
Rum Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by The Home of Angostura
- Bar Kokomo, Darwin, NT
- Blue Kahunas, Newcastle, NSW
- Burrow Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Flamingo’s Tiki Bar, Cairns, QLD
- Hains & Co., Adelaide, SA
- Hula Bula Bar, Perth, WA
- Jacoby’s Tiki Bar, NSW
- Misplaced Souls Rum Bar, Central Coast, NSW
- Previous Loves, Sydney, NSW
- Impolite Boy, Hobart, TAS
- Sneaky Tony’s, Perth, WA
- The Lobo, Sydney, NSW
Rookie of the 12 months
Proudly Sponsored by The Mix
- Ella Dumaresq, The 18th Modification, Geelong
- Francis Martin, Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth
- Georgia Gresham, Maker, Brisbane
- Jac Landmark, Frisk Small Bar, Perth
- James Cooke, Now & Then, Sydney
- Jayden Doung, Byrdi, Melbourne
- Judith Zhu, Door Knock, Sydney
- Macy Tran, Bar Besuto, Sydney
- Paige Chabert, Above Board, Melbourne
- Rachel Flashman, Financial institution Road Social, Adelaide
- Sofie McKeever-Ford, Apollonia, Sydney
- Trinity Fowl, Beneath Driver Lane, Melbourne
Model Ambassador of the 12 months
Proudly introduced by Bartender Journal
- Alex Zanarini, Moet Hennessy
- Alice Newport, Beam Suntory
- Rachael Bartlett, Monkey Shoulder/ Sailor Jerry
- Dan Ritchie, Archie Rose Distilling Co.
- James Buntin, Beam Suntory
- Josh Varna, Spirits Platform
- Federico Malavenda, Fernet-Branca
- Matt Linklater, Campari Australia
- Kate McGraw, Diageo Australia
- Nick Miles, Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Ross Blainey, Glenfiddich, William Grant & Sons
- Trish Brew, Fever-Tree Premium Mixers
Coaching Program of the 12 months
Proudly introduced by Bartender Journal
- Campari Academy
- Diageo Bar Academy
- Spirits Academy by Spirits Platform
- The Mix by Beam Suntory
- The Change
Cocktail Bar of the 12 months State
ACT: Volstead Repeal, Molly, White Rabbit Cocktail Room, Hippo Co.
NSW: PS40, Cantina OK!, The Cumberland, Double Deuce Lounge, Perhaps Sammy, Apollonia, Door Knock
NT: Hanky Panky Lounge, Bar Kokomo, Dom’s Bar & Lounge
QLD: Antico, Earlier than & After Bar, Maker, Dr Gimlette, Bar Brutus, Loss of life & Taxes, Savile Row, Rosella’s, Sante Toowoomba
SA: Perhaps Mae, Entice., Leigh Road Baggage, Hains & Co, Nevermind
TAS: Evolve Spirits Bar, Mary Mary, Impolite Boy, IXL Lengthy Bar
VIC: Above Board, Gimlet, Byrdi, Apollo Inn, The Everleigh, Eau de Vie Melbourne, One or Two
WA: Frisk Small Bar, Bar Rogue, Bobeche, Terrarium Bar, Bar Lafayette
Bar of the 12 months State
ACT: Bar Rochford, Loquita Taqueria, Paloma’s, Squeaky Clear, Highball
NSW: The Baxter Inn, Previous Mate’s Place, Lucky Son, Shady Pines Saloon, The Caterpillar Membership, Pleasure Membership, Burrow Bar, The Waratah, Earl’s Juke Joint, Centro 86
NT: Charlie’s of Darwin, Smoke & Oak, Scorching Tamale, The Dealer Bar
QLD: Alba Bar & Deli, Frog’s Hole Saloon, Alice Bar, Hooch & Fellow, WAT Den, The Gresham
SA: Memphis Slims Home of Blues, Cry Child Bar, Financial institution Road Social, Latteria, Jennie Wine Bar
TAS: Sonny, Society Salamanca, Robbie Brown’s, Gold Bar, Havilah Wine Bar
VIC: Caretaker’s Cottage, Pearl Diver, Bar Bellamy, Goodwater, Maggie’s Snacks & Liquor
WA: Foxtrot Unicorn, Mechanics Institute, Edward & Ida’s, Ezra Pound, Varnish on King
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