All the winners for the 23rd Annual Australian Bar Awards Announced!

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks.

More than 600 bar industry professionals packed the room, where more than 30 awards were presented, covering everything from Host of the Year to the best cocktail list.

Here are all the winners that were presented on the night!

Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Pernod Ricard

Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne, VIC

 

Cocktail Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Re’al Syrups

Above Board, Melbourne, VIC

 

New Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC

 

Pub of the Year

Proudly sponsored by ALM

The Magpie, Sydney, NSW

 

Best Distillery Bar

Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree

Never Never Distilling Co., SA

 

Wine Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Unico Zelo Wines

Bar Rochford, Canberra, ACT

 

Regional Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich

Deadwood Dromana, VIC

 

Nightclub of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Sailor Jerry

Pleasure Club, Sydney, NSW

 

Host of the Year

Proudly sponsored by The Blend

Danielle Whitehart, Bar Bellamy, Melbourne, VIC

 

Cocktail List of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Pernod Ricard

Savile Row, Brisbane, QLD

 

Bar Team of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Campari

Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC

 

Hotel Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Moet-Hennessy

Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney, NSW

 

Best Bartenders’ Bar

Proudly sponsored by Monkey Shoulder

Alice Bar, Brisbane, QLD

 

Darwin husband & wife winning duo: Anneliese, Bar Operator & Joey, Bartender

Bar Operator of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Real Syrups

Anneliese Grazioli, Hanky Panky Lounge & Bar Kokomo, Darwin, NT

 

Gin Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin

Gin Palace, Melbourne, VIC

 

Best Brewery Bar

Proudly sponsored Teremana Tequila

Molly Rose, Melbourne, VIC

 

Best Live Music Venue

Proudly sponsored by Sailor Jerry

Memphis Slims House of Blues, Adelaide, SA

 

Restaurant Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Moet Hennessy

Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Sydney

 

Best Bar Food

Proudly sponsored by Bartender Magazine

Emerald Room, Sydney, NSW

 

Best Specialty Beer Venue

Proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm

Mr West, Melbourne, VIC

 

Tequila Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Teremana Tequila

Centro 86, Sydney, NSW

 

Bar Manager of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Monkey Shoulder

Lachlan Watt, Whisky & Alement, Melbourne

 

Whisky Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Glenfiddich

Elysian Whisky Bar, Melbourne, VIC

 

Small Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Maker, Brisbane, QLD

 

Rum Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by The House of Angostura

Old Loves, Sydney, NSW

 

Rookie of the Year

Proudly Sponsored by The Blend

Jac Landmark, Frisk Small Bar, Perth

 

Brand Ambassador of the Year

Proudly presented by Bartender Magazine

James Buntin, House of Suntory Ambassador

 

Training Program of the Year

Proudly presented by Bartender Magazine

Campari Academy

 

Bartender of the Year

Proudly presented by Monkey Shoulder & Hendrick’s Gin

Joey Folkersma, Hanky Panky Lounge, Darwin, NT

 

Perth’s Dimitri Rtshiladze joined the list of Outstanding Contribution recipients

Outstanding Contribution

Dimitri Rtshiladze

 

Cocktail Bar of the Year State

Proudly presented by Fever Tree

ACT: Volstead Repeal

NSW: Double Deuce Lounge

NT: Bar Kokomo

QLD: Maker

SA: trap.

TAS: Rude Boy

VIC: Above Board

WA: Bar Lafayette

 

Bar of the Year State

Proudly presented by Angostura

ACT: Bar Rochford

NSW: Fortunate Son

NT: Hot Tamale

QLD: The Gresham

SA: Memphis Slims House of Blues

TAS: Sonny

VIC: Caretaker’s Cottage

WA: Edward & Ida’s