Print Hall named Perth's Best Hospitality Venue - hospitality

The winners of the 2015 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence were announced last night, Monday the 16 November, at the Lion Gala Ball at Crown Perth.

The Awards – which attracted over 1,100 guests – are designed to recognize accommodation hotels, pubs, bars, dining, tourism facilities and personnel.

“2015 has been a great year for Western Australian hospitality,” says AHA (WA) CEO Bradely Woods.

“Our venues and food and beverage offerings have been recognized nationally and internationally amongst the best of the best.”

Amongst the major winners, Perth's Print Hall took out the title of Perth's Best Hospitality Venue; Broome's Mangrove Hotel was named WA's Best Regional Hospitality Venue; and Tenfolds Investments was named WA's Best Group Venue Operator.

2015 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence winners

General Awards

WA’s Best Community Service Venue: Perth Arena
WA’s Best Bar Presentation and Service Venue: Print Hall Bar
WA’s Best Responsible Service of Alcohol Venue: The Skye Bar
WA’s Best Training Initiative: Adventure World
WA’s Best Retail Bottleshop: The Ashby Bar and Bistro
WA’s Best Safe Cellar Award: The Generous Squire
WA’s Best Small Bar: Lot 20 and Varnish on King
WA’s Best Cocktail Bar: The Classroom
WA’s Best Late Night Venue Award: The Laneway Lounge
WA’s Best Environmental Practice: Perth Arena
WA’s Best Tourism Initiative: Hotel Rottnest
WA’s Best Redeveloped Venue: Crown Sports Bar at Crown Perth
WA’s Best New Venue: Duke Bar and Bistro; Northbridge Brewing Company by Beerland
WA’s Best Outdoor Area: Mangrove Hotel
WA’s Best Boutique Brewery: Colonial Brewing Company
Wa’s Best Conference and Functions: Crown Perth
Outstanding Commitment to Workforce Development Practices Award: Settlers Tavern
WA’s Best Social Media Activity: Matisse Beach Club

Employee Awards

WA’s Best Cookery Services: Geoff Franklin – Crown Perth
WA’s Best Food and Beverage Services Employee: Lara Ducie – Blanche Bar
WA’s Best Front Office and Administration Employee: Lynn Dobson – Matso’s Broome Brewery
WA’s Best PubTAB Operator: Wikitoria Cooper – The Gate Bar and Bistro
WA’s Best Cocktail Bartender: Andrew Bennett – The Classroom
WA’s Best Rising Star: Michael Strom – The Gate Bar and Bistro
WA’s Best Head Chef Award: Danielle van Coevorden – Greenwood Hotel and Mark Twomey – The Breakwater
WA’s Best Venue Manager: Matthew Marinich – The Monk Craft Brewery Kitchen
WA’s Best Bar Team: Ball & Chian at Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

Entertainment Awards

WA’s Best Sporting Venue: Crown Sports Bar at Crown Perth and Greenwood Hotel
WA’s Best Live Entertainment Venue: Settlers Tavern
WA’s Best Themed Venue: Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodlebar
WA’s Best Hotel TAB Venue: Port Kennedy Tavern

Dining Awards

WA’s Best Steak Sandwich: The Merrywell at Crown Perth
WA’s Best Contemporary Bar Menu: Kitsch Bar Asia and Morries Anytime
WA’s Best Casual Pub Dining Metropolitan: Northbridge Brewing Company by Beerland
WA’s Best Casual Pub Dining Regional: Settlers Tavern
WA’s Best Family Dining: High Wycombe Tavern and Lo Zucchero
WA’s Best Restaurant Award: Ria Malay Kitchen and Subiaco Hotel
WA’s Best Premium Restaurant: Print Hall Dining Room
WA’s Best Wine List: Print Hall Dining Room

Overall Awards