The finalists for the 2021 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence can be revealed, following a record number of nominations being received from WA’s bars, pubs, hotels, taverns and restaurants.

AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the awards had generated intense interest from across the state, with over 800 nominations being submitted across 40 award categories.

“Despite hospitality operators continuing to grapple with the challenges posed by COVID-19, we have seen exceptionally high-quality nominations, reflecting the strengthand resilience of the sector,” Mr Woods said.

“Over the past year venues have continued to navigate lockdowns and associated restrictions, yet they have maintained a focus on hospitality excellence.”

“Despite facing enormous challenges, venues have continued to excel, delivering extraordinary service, food and beverage offerings – the Awards for Excellence are an important way of acknowledging this effort.”

The 2021 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence will be presented at Crown Perth on Monday 8 November at the Little Creatures Gala Ball, with 1,300 guests expected to attend.

Shelter Brewing Co, General Manager, Paul Maley:

“We’re thrilled to be a finalist in seven categories in the AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence and be listed alongside other great venue operators. Shelter opened its doors not quite 12 months ago, in the middle of the pandemic, and we’ve been so humbled by the support and custom from the local community. In the short space of a year, we’ve built not only a locally-owned brewery for locals and visitors, but beer that people love to drink and a brand that people have embraced. I’m really proud of our entire team of 140 staff – running a venue doesn’t happen without a great team in place.”

See the list of General Awards below.

GENERAL AWARDS

Community Service Award

Finalists

Chakra Restaurant, Inglewood
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Onslow Beach Resort
Bobby’s BBQ Truck – Pan Pacific Perth
Parkerville Tavern
Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone
The Beach House, Eden Beach
The Marina Mindarie
The Rose Hotel, Bunbury
White Salt, Sorrento

Training Initiative Award

Finalists

Beerfarm, Metricup
Capitol Corp
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Onslow Beach Resort
Pan Pacific Perth
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Varsity Group

Retail Bottleshop Award

Finalists

Eaton Tavern
The Ashby Bar & Bistro
The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
Byford Tavern
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Aon Risk Solutions Responsible Service of Alcohol Award

Finalists

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Convenients, Northbridge
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Subiaco Hotel
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Draught Beer Quality Award

Finalists

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
funk cider, Caversham
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Long Neck Brewery, East Perth
The Galway Hooker, Scarborough
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

The Lion Beer Australia Bar Presentation and Service Award

Finalists

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
The Queens Tavern, Highgate
The Amberton, Eglinton
The Ashby Bar & Bistro
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind.

Small Bar Award

Finalists

Beerpourium, Fremantle
Caballitos, Perth
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Neon Palms, Northbridge
Republic of Fremantle
The Claisebrook Bar, East Perth
Tiki As FK, Northbridge
Varnish On King, Perth
Vincent Wine, Perth
Yonder Bar, Margaret River
Your Local, Subiaco

Cocktail Bar Award

Finalists

La Vie – Crown Perth
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Hadiqa, Perth
Republic of Fremantle
Long Chim – State Buildings, Perth
The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah
Song Bird – The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Tiki As FK, Northbridge

Late Night Venue Award

Finalists

Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
Market Grounds, Perth
Niche Bar, Leederville
Pooles Temple – State Buildings, Perth
Tiki As FK, Northbridge
Universal Bar, Perth

Tourism Initiative Award

Finalists

Blanche Bar, Karratha
The Breakwater, Hillarys
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Onslow Beach Resort
The Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind

Conference and Functions Award

Finalists

Aloft Perth
ANZAC Club, Perth
Pan Pacific Perth
State Buildings, Perth
The Pavilion – The Marina Mindarie
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Outdoor Area Award

Finalists

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Black Swan Winery, Henley Brook
Finlay’s Kalbarri
funk cider, Caversham
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
Cabana Pool Bar – The Marina Mindarie
The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites, Scarborough
The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
The Raft Perth
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Boutique Brewery Award

Finalists

Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Beerfarm, Metricup
Black Brewing Co., Wilyabrup
Blasta Brewing Company, Burswood
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
Long Neck Brewery, East Perth
North West Brewing Company, Karratha
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Indian Ocean Brewing Company – The Marina Mindarie

Redeveloped Venue Award

Finalists

Blanche Bar, Karratha
The Breakwater, Hillarys
Clarences Company Store, Mount Lawley
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Neon Palms, Northbridge
Niche Bar, Leederville
Ten Acre Block – Pan Pacific Perth
Petition Wine Bar Merchant – State Buildings, Perth
Subiaco Hotel
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
The Como Hotel
The Hampden Hotel, Nedlands
Your Local, Subiaco

New Venue Award

Finalists

Veteran Central – ANZAC Club, Perth
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Convenients, Northbridge
El Peruvian Food Co., Subiaco
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Har Bar Dunsborough
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone
The B bar, Baldivis
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Vincent Wine, Perth
Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle

Social Media Activity Award

Finalists

Aloft Perth
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Beerfarm, Metricup
The Breakwater, Hillarys
funk cider, Caversham
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
Parkerville Tavern
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Sneakers & Jeans
State Buildings, Perth
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
The Marina Mindarie
The Peach Pit, Scarborough
Varsity Group