After a lot anticipation and lots of sneak peeks, we now can reveal the complete record of finalists on this yr’s Bar Awards. Big because of everybody that voted and naturally, to our sponsors who make the entire thing doable. Congrats to all of the finalists and we stay up for seeing you on the Bar Awards on September 13 at Doltone Home. You’ll be able to e-book your tickets right here.
Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Pernod Ricard
- Bar Planet, Sydney, NSW
- Black Pearl, Fitzroy, VIC
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
- Earl’s Juke Joint, Sydney, NSW
- Lucky Son, Enmore, NSW
- Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth, WA
- Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Jangling Jack’s, Sydney, NSW
- Mechanic’s Institute, Perth, WA
- Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney, NSW
- Shady Pines, Sydney, NSW
- The Rover, Sydney, NSW
Wine Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Unico Zelo Wines
- Bar Copains, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Liberty, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Mellow, Newcastle, NSW
- Bar Rochford, Canberra, ACT
- Bar Rogue, Perth, WA
- Expensive Saint Eloise, Potts Level, NSW
- Jennie Wine Bar, Adelaide, SA
- Le Foote, Sydney, NSW
- Lil Sis, Sydney, NSW
- Nieuw Break, Perth, WA
- Paski Vini Popolare, Sydney, NSW
- Sonny, Hobart, TAS
Pub of the 12 months
- Boodle Beasley, Hobart, TAS
- Coogee Pavilion, Coogee, NSW
- Goldy’s Tavern, Collingwood, VIC
- Le Foote, Sydney, NSW
- The Abercrombie, Sydney, NSW
- The Eltham Resort, Eltham, NSW
- The Flying Duck Resort, Melbourne, VIC
- The Forrester’s, Sydney
- The Harbord Resort, Freshwater, NSW
- The Lincoln, Melbourne, VIC
- The Prince, St Kilda, VIC
- The Stag Public Home, Adelaide, SA
Regional Bar of the 12 months
- 18th Modification Bar, Geelong, VIC
- Bar Que Sera, Sawtell, NSW
- Bar Stelo, Launceston, TAS
- Bootlegger Bar, Katoomba, NSW
- Coal & Cedar, Newcastle, NSW
- Deadwood, Dromana, VIC
- Hooch & Fellow, Townsville, QLD
- Quarterdeck, Narooma, NSW
- Robbie Brown’s, Kingston Seashore, TAS
- Rosella’s, Gold Coast, QLD
- Sante Cocktail Bar, Toowoomba, QLD
- Three Wolves, Cairns, QLD
Nightclub of the 12 months
- Angel Music Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Bambi, Melbourne, VIC
- Blackbird, Canberra, ACT
- Cherry Nightclub, Adelaide, SA
- Membership 77, Sydney, NSW
- Ivy, Sydney, NSW
- The Abercrombie, Sydney, NSW
- The Carter, Sydney, NSW
- The Rechabite, Perth, WA
- The Toff, Melbourne, VIC
- Tiva Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Zaffi, Sydney, NSW
Host of the 12 months
- Alex Boon, Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters, Melbourne, VIC
- Alexandra Percy, Sante Cocktail Bar, Toowoomba, QLD
- Brendan Keown, Yarra Falls, Melbourne, VIC
- Chau Tran, Burrow Bar & Money Solely Diner, Sydney, NSW
- Danielle Whiteheart, Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Miranda Williams, The 18th Modification Bar, Geelong, VIC
- Natalie Ng, Door Knock, Sydney, NSW
- Nick Winter, Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Pete Ehemann, The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
- Pippa Canavan, Mechanics Institute, Perth, WA
- Sarah Proietti, Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- Simon Rose-Hopkins, Jolene’s, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Checklist of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Gray Goose
- 18th Modification Bar, Geelong, VIC
- Above Board, Collingwood, VIC
- Byrdi, Melbourne, VIC
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- Eau de Vie, Melbourne, VIC
- Eau De Vie, Sydney, NSW
- Gimlet, Melbourne, VIC
- Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- PS40, Sydney, NSW
- RE, Sydney, NSW
- The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
- The Gresham, Brisbane, QLD
Cocktail Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Bombay Sapphire
- Above Board, Collingwood, VIC
- Apollonia, Sydney, NSW
- Byrdi, Melbourne, VIC
- Charlie Parker’s, Sydney, NSW
- Double Deuce, Sydney, NSW
- Dr Gimlette, Brisbane, QLD
- Gimlet, Melbourne, VIC
- Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- PS40, Sydney, NSW
- Re, Sydney, NSW
- The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
- The Everleigh, Melbourne, VIC
Bar Crew of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Campari
- Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Planet, Sydney, NSW
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC
- Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth, WA
- Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Perhaps Sammy, Sydney, NSW
- Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney, NSW
- PAR. Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
- The Baxter Inn, Sydney, NSW
- The Gresham, Brisbane, QLD
Model Ambassador of the 12 months
Proudly offered by Bartender Journal
- Andrew Tsai, Brown-Forman
- Brendan Scott Gray, Beam Suntory/CCA
- Corina Retter, Bombay Sapphire
- Federico Malavenda, Fernet-Branca
- James Macrae, Hendrick’s Gin, William Grant & Sons
- Jay Lambert, Campari Australia
- Kate McGraw, Diageo Australia
- Lucille Rose-Hopkins, Regal Rogue
- Nick Miles, Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Ross Blainey, Balvenie & Glenfiddich, William Grant & Sons
- Shay Chamberlain, By no means By no means Distilling Co
- Trish Brew, Fever-Tree Premium Mixers
Resort Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Melbourne Martini
- Aster Bar at The Intercontinental, Sydney, NSW
- Atrium Bar on 35 at The Sofitel, Melbourne, VIC
- 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
- Flaggerdoot, Merricks North, VIC
- Foyer Bar at Ace Resort, Sydney NSW
- Mary Mary, Hobart, TAS
- The Bar at The Intercontinental Double Bay, Sydney, NSW
- The Douglas Membership at The Hilton, Melbourne VIC
- Zephyr at Hyatt Regency, Sydney, NSW
Gin Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin
- Bar Planet, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Torino, Adelaide, SA
- Barber Store, Sydney NSW
- Convent Backyard, Brisbane QLD
- Frank Mac’s, Sydney NSW
- Frisk Small Bar, Perth, WA
- Gin Palace Melbourne VIC
- Hains & Co, Adelaide, SA
- Malt and Juniper, Adelaide, SA
- Moya’s Juniper Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Society Salamanca, Hobart, TAS
- Union Electrical, Melbourne, VIC
New Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Vanguard Luxurious Manufacturers
- One or Two, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- El Primo Sanchez, Sydney, NSW
- Huelo Bar, Sydney, NSW
- The Enmore Nation Membership, NSW
- Le Foote, Sydney, NSW
- Eau de Vie, Sydney, NSW
- Earlier than + After Bar, Brisbane, QLD
- By no means Thoughts, Adelaide, SA
- Younger Hearts, Melbourne, VIC
- Music Room, Melbourne, VIC
- Ginny’s Canoe Membership, Sydney, NSW
Greatest Bartenders’ Bar
Proudly sponsored by Monkey Shoulder
- Large Poppa’s, Sydney, NSW
- Brooklyn Normal, Brisbane, QLD
- Burrow Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth, WA
- Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Hats & Tatts, Melbourne, VIC
- Heartbreaker, Melbourne, VIC
- Mechanics Institute Bar, Perth, WA
- Memphis Slims, Adelaide, SA
- Previous Mate’s Place, Sydney, NSW
- Ramblin’ Rascals Tavern, Sydney, NSW
- Spleen Bar, Melbourne, VIC
Greatest Brewery Bar
- Atomic Beer Mission, Redfern, NSW
- Bentspoke, Canberra, ACT
- Bob Hawke Leisure Centre, Marrickville, NSW
- Bodriggy Brewing Firm, Abbotsford, VIC
- Bowden Brewing, Adelaide, SA
- Capital Brewing Co, Canberra, ACT
- Felons Brewing, Brisbane, QLD
- Hobart Brewing Co, Hobart, TAS
- Manky Sally’s, Hobart, TAS
- Molly Rose, Melbourne, VIC
- Rocky Ridge Taphouse, Perth, WA
- The Grifter Brewing Co., Marrickville, NSW
Greatest Dwell Music Venue
- Beneath Driver Lane, Melbourne VIC
- Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, QLD
- Blackbird, Canberra, ACT
- Brooklyn Normal, Brisbane, QLD
- Cherry Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Jangling Jack’s, Sydney, NSW
- Jolene’s, Sydney, NSW
- King Lear’s Throne, Brisbane, QLD
- Memphis Slim’s Home of Blues, Adelaide, SA
- Ramblin’ Rascals Tavern, Sydney, NSW
- The Shaking Hand, Canberra, ACT
Greatest Distillery Bar
Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree
- Archie Rose, Rosebery NSW
- Brix Distillers, Sydney, NSW
- 4 Pillars Distillery, Healesville, VIC
- Hickson Home Distilling Co, Sydney NSW
- Imperial Measures Distilling, Adelaide, SA
- By no means By no means Distilling Co, Adelaide, SA
- Poor Toms Gin Corridor, Marrickville, NSW
- Prohibition Bar, Adelaide, SA
- Republic of Fremantle, Fremantle WA
- Starward, Melbourne, Victoria
- The Nonetheless, The Lark Whisky Bar, Hobart, TAS
- Wolf Lane Distillery, Cairns, QLD
Greatest Bar Meals
- Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane, QLD
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Liberty, Melbourne, VIC
- Bar Margaux, Melbourne, VIC
- Bopp & Tone, Sydney, NSW
- Burrow Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Continental Deli, Sydney, NSW
- El Primo Sanchez, Sydney, NSW
- Ginny’s Canoe Membership, Sydney, NSW
- Le Foote, Sydney, NSW
- Nieuw Break, Perth, WA
- Sonny, Hobart, TAS
Bar Operator of the 12 months
- Ben Luzz, Melbourne, VIC
- Camorra Bar Group, VIC
- Cuatro Group, Brisbane, QLD
- Dimitri Rtshiladze, Perth, WA
- Gonzo Group, SA
- Home Made Hospitality, NSW
- Made within the Shade, VIC
- Mucho Group, NSW
- Porteno Group/ Continental, Sydney, NSW
- Speakeasy Group, NSW & VIC
- Swillhouse, NSW
- The Perhaps Group, NSW
Greatest Specialty Beer Venue
Proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm
- Beer Mash, Melbourne VIC
- Besk, Perth, WA
- Bitter Phew, Sydney, NSW
- Boilermaker Home, Melbourne, VIC
- Buddy’s Bar, Newtown, NSW
- Keg & Brew, Sydney, NSW
- Mr West, Melbourne VIC
- NOLA, Adelaide, SA
- Odd Tradition Newtown, NSW
- Petition Beer Nook, Perth, WA
- Shady Pines, Sydney, NSW
- St John’s Craft Beer, Launceston, TAS
Bar Supervisor of the 12 months
- Cameron Parish, Gimlet & Apollo Inn, Melbourne
- Cecile Schoen, Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane
- Claudia Morgan, Double Deuce, Sydney
- Claudio Bedini, Sammy Jnr, Sydney
- Dan Gregory, The Gresham, Brisbane
- Harrison Kenney, Bar Planet, Sydney
- Magnus Moore, Frog Hole’s Saloon, Brisbane
- Matty Opai, Icebergs Eating Room & Bar, Sydney
- Michael Keogh, Memphis Slims, Adelaide
- Paolo Maffietti, Perhaps Sammy, Sydney
- Pippa Canavan, Mechanics Institute, Perth
- Rachel Mynczywor, Boodle Beasley, Hobart
Whisky Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich
- Bar Lafayette, Perth, WA
- Boilermaker Home, Melbourne, VIC
- Loss of life & Taxes, Brisbane, QLD
- Eau de Vie, Sydney, NSW
- Frog’s Hole Saloon, Brisbane, QLD
- Savile Row, Brisbane, QLD
- The Baxter Inn, Sydney, NSW
- The Doss Home, Sydney, NSW
- The Elysian, Melbourne, VIC
- The Gresham, Brisbane, QLD
- Volstead Repeal, Canberra, ACT
- Whiskey and Alement, Melbourne, Victoria
Coaching Program of the 12 months
Proudly offered by Bartender Journal
- Campari Academy
- The Mix by Beam Suntory
- Diageo Bar Academy
Tequila Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Tequila Patron
- Bar Patron by Rockpool, Sydney, NSW
- Caballitos, Perth, WA
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- El Grotto, Perth, WA
- El Primo Sanchez, Sydney, NSW
- Esteban, Sydney, NSW
- Scorching Tamale, Darwin, NT
- Loquita, Canberra, ACT
- Mesa Verde, Melbourne, VIC
- Pancho Villa, Hobart, TAS
- Tequila Bar by Mejico, Melbourne, VIC
- Tio’s Cerveceria, Surry Hills, NSW
Small Bar of the 12 months
- Above Board, Melbourne, VIC
- Ante, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC
- Bijou, Melbourne, VIC
- Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW
- Caretaker’s Cottage, VIC
- Door Knock, Sydney, NSW
- Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Little Felix, Sydney, NSW
- Maker, Brisbane, QLD
- PAR., Melbourne, VIC
- The Cumberland, Manly, NSW
Rum Bar of the 12 months
Proudly sponsored by Bacardi Rum
- The Lobo, Sydney, NSW
- Flamingo’s Tiki Bar, Cairns, QLD
- Blue Kahunas, Newcastle, NSW
- Jacoby’s Tiki Bar, NSW
- Burrow Bar, Sydney, NSW
- Rum Diary Bar, Melbourne, VIC
- Hains & Co., Adelaide, SA
- Impolite Boy, Hobart, TAS
- Hula Bula Bar, Perth, WA
- Jungle Chook, Fremantle, WA
- Sneaky Tony’s, Perth, WA
- Rum Diary Bar, Newcastle, NSW
Rookie of the 12 months
Proudly Sponsored by The Mix
- Albert Rust, Eileen’s Bar 4 Pillars, Sydney
- Ana Mitchell, 18th Modification Bar, Geelong
- Andie Bulley, Savile Row, Brisbane
- Corby Small, The Gresham, Brisbane
- Hunter Gregory, Perhaps Sammy, Sydney
- Hunter McFarlane, Perhaps Mae, Adelaide
- Hunter Simpson, Bar Planet, Sydney
- Jackson Eagles, Burrow Bar, Sydney
- James Hardy, Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth
- Judith Zhu, Door Knock, Sydney
- Sujal Pandey, The Doss Home, Sydney
Restaurant Bar of the 12 months
- Alba Bar & Deli, Brisbane, QLD
- Alberto’s Lounge, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Louise, Sydney, NSW
- Bar Margaux, Melbourne, NSW
- Continental Deli, Sydney, NSW
- Gimlet at Cavendish Home, Melbourne, VIC
- Le Foote, Sydney, NSW
- Palazzo Salato, Sydney, NSW
- Parlar, Sydney, NSW
- Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters, Melbourne, VIC
- Restaurant Hubert, Sydney, NSW
- The Gidley, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar of the 12 months State
- ACT: Miss Van’s, Volstead Repeal, Excessive Jink’s
- NSW: PS40, RE, The Cumberland, Double Deuce Lounge, Perhaps Sammy, Apollonia, Charlie Parker’s,
- NT: Hanky Panky Lounge, Scorching Tamale, The Dealer Bar
- QLD: Maker, Dr Gimlette, Loss of life & Taxes, Savile Row, Cobbler, Earlier than + After Bar
- SA: Perhaps Mae, Hains & Co, Bar Torino,
- TAS: Evolve Spirits Bar, Mary Mary, IXL Lengthy Bar, Gold Bar, Impolite Boy
- VIC: Above Board, Gimlet, Byrdi, The Everleigh, Eau de Vie Melbourne, PAR., One or Two
- WA: Frisk Small Bar, Bar Rogue, Terrarium Bar, Bar Lafayette
Bar of the 12 months State
- ACT: Bar Rochford, Shaking Hand, Blackbird Bar, Molly
- NSW: The Baxter Inn, Previous Mate’s Place, Lucky Son, Shady Pines, Jangling Jack’s, Earl’s Juke Joint, Bar Planet, Huelo Bar, The Rover
- NT: Babylon Bar, Charlie’s of Darwin, Sandbar, Smoke & Oak
- QLD: The Gresham, Frog’s Hole Saloon, Alba Bar & Deli
- SA: Memphis Slims Home of Blues, Cry Child Bar, NOLA Adelaide, By no means Thoughts
- TAS: Robbie Brown’s, Sonny Bar, Society Salamanca, The Glass Home
- VIC: Black Pearl, Beneath Driver Lane, Caretaker’s Cottage, Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters, Younger Hearts, Music Room, Bar Bellamy
- WA: Foxtrot Unicorn, Mechanics Institute, Naber + IIII, Shui Subiaco, Nieuw Break
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Proudly offered by Bartender Journal
Stefano Catino, Perhaps Group
BAR AWARDS TICKETS
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The twenty second Annual Bartender Journal Bar Awards is a part of the official Sydney Bar Week 2023 line-up.
Sydney Bar Week 2023, 9-13 September, 2023
