Finalists announced for 2013 Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence

The Australian Hotels Association WA has announced the finalists for the Venue and Entertainment categories in the 2013 Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

AHA (WA) CEO, Bradley Woods, said “The annual AHA Awards for Excellence recognises the best of Western Australia’s Hotel and Hospitality industry.

“Western Australia is a fast-changing state and this year’s finalists are testament to the hotel and hospitality industry’s ability to keep pace and continue to offer world class services for both locals and visitors.”

On November 11, 42 awards will be presented recognising the best that hospitality in Western Australia has to offer.

Over 1100 guests will join the finalists in celebrating excellence when the winners are announced at the AHA and James Squire Gala Ball at Crown Perth.

The finalists are:

Venue & Entertainment Awards

WA’s Best Hotel TAB Venue
sponsored by TAB

Finalists:

• Boab Tavern
• Paddington Alehouse
• Port Kennedy Tavern
• The Brook Bar and Bistro
• The Chase Bar and Bistro
• The Gate Bar and Bistro

WA’s Best Sporting Entertainment Venue
sponsored by FOX SPORTS

Finalists:

• Bailey Bar and Bistro
• Boab Tavern
• High Wycombe Tavern
• Murphy's Irish Pub
• Paddington Alehouse Port Kennedy Tavern
• The Chase Bar and Bistro
• The Inglewood Hotel AC13OCT003
• The Royal on The Waterfront
• The Shed
• The Wembley Hotel

WA’s Best Live Entertainment Venue
sponsored by APRA I AMCOS

Finalists:

• Brass Monkey Hotel
• Paddington Alehouse
• Settlers Tavern
• The Elephant and Wheelbarrow
• The Laneway Lounge
• The Rosemount Hotel
• The Shed
• The William Street Bird
• Universal Bar
• Ya Ya’s

WA’s Best Themed Venue
sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil

Finalists:

• Durty Nelly’s
• Kitsch Bar Asia
• Murphy's Irish Pub
• The Moon and Sixpence
• The Classroom
• The Elephant and Wheelbarrow
• The Laneway Lounge
• Varnish on King

WA’s Best Regional Venue
sponsored by H & L Australia

Finalists:

• Balingup Tavern
• Blanche Bar, Karratha
• Colonial Brewing Company, Margaret River
• Eagle Bay Brewing Co, Naturaliste
• Fitzroy River Lodge
• Lake King Tavern
• M On The Point, Mandurah
• Matso's Broome Brewery
• Morries Anytime, Margaret River
• Murphy's Irish Pub, Mandurah
• Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
• Zanders at Cable Beach

Perth’s Pub of the Year
sponsored by Australian Hotels Association (WA), De Bortoli Wines and 6PR

Finalists:

• Boab Tavern
• Botanica Bar & Bistro
• Hyde Park Hotel
• Kewdale Tavern
• Port Kennedy Tavern
• The Gate Bar and Bistro
• Whistling Kite

WA’s Best Hospitality Venue
sponsored by Furniture Options

• Winner to be announced on the night.

Source: Australian Hotels Association Western Australia, 29 October 2013