Wednesday night’s Bar Awards was nothing short of spectacular, bringing together the very best of Australia’s hospitality industry under one roof for an unforgettable evening. The energy in the room was electric as bartenders, bar owners, and industry legends came together to celebrate creativity, passion, and hard work. With more than 20 awards handed out, the night was filled with well-deserved recognition, heartfelt speeches, and plenty of drinks to go around. From the excitement of the announcements to the incredible talent on display, it was a true celebration of our vibrant bar community, a night that reminded us why this industry is so special.
A huge thank you to all our sponsors for being part of such a cherished tradition. From the entire Australian Bartender team, congratulations to all the winners and finalists, and thank you for helping us continue to make this incredible night possible.
BARTENDER OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Vanguard Luxury Brands
TANGUY CHARBONNET
COCKTAIL LIST OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Highland Park
ABOVE BOARD VIC
ROOKIE BARTENDER OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Club Suntory
JACOB FISCH, THE GRESHAM BAR QLD
BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Club Suntory
OLD MATE’S PLACE NSW
PUB OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by ALM
THE WARATAH NSW
COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by William Grants & Sons
CARETAKER’S COTTAGE VIC
HOST OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Club Suntory
DYLAN HOWARTH, FORTUNATE SON NSW
NEW BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by 1800 Tequila
PENDANT PUBLIC BAR VIC
SMALL BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Vanguard Luxury Brands
GOODWATER VIC
NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree
ALICE BAR QLD
BAR TEAM OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by William Grants & Sons
BAR LOVE WA
BAR MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Highland Park
ALICIA CLARKE, DOUBLE DEUCE NSW
BAR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Vanguard Luxury Brands
HOUSE MADE HOSPITALITY NSW
BEST SPECIALITY BEER VENUE 2025
Proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm
THE GRIFTER BREWING CO NSW
REGIONAL BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Club Suntory
SANTÉ COCKTAIL BAR TOOWOOMBA
WINE BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Unico Zelo
MILQUETOAST QLD
RESTAURANT BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm
GIMLET VIC
BEST BAR FOOD 2025
Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree
BAR BELLAMY VIC
BEST DISTILLERY BAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Unico Zelo
NEVER NEVER DISTILLING CO SA
BEST BARTENDERS’ BAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by 1800 Tequila
RAMBLIN RASCAL TAVERN NSW
BEST BREWERY BAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Bartender
THE BOB HAWKE BEER
AND LEISURE CENTRE NSW
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE 2025
Proudly sponsored by ALM
PLEASURE CLUB NSW
GIN BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree
BAR PLANET NSW
HOTEL BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by 1800 Tequila
DEAN & NANCY ON 22 NSW
RUM BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by William Grants & Sons
OLD LOVES NSW
WHISKY BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by Highland Park
SAVILE ROW QLD
TEQUILA BAR OF THE YEAR 2025
Proudly sponsored by 1800 Tequila
CANTINA OK! NSW
BRAND AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Bartender
ROSS BLAINEY
TRAINING PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Bartender
SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS
HALL OF FAME 2025
Proudly sponsored by Bartender
JEREMY BLACKMORE, ALEX DOWD
& DAISY TULLEY, MUCHO GROUP
