10 November 2025 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, revealed tonight at the Hahn Gala Ball at Crown Perth in front of more than 1,100 guests.
The prestigious awards recognise Western Australia’s leading hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants, along with the dedicated people who bring them to life.
Competition across many categories was exceptionally tight, with judges recognising the consistently high standard of entries. This led to joint winners and highly commended acknowledgements, while several venues were inducted into the Hall of Fame after winning their category for the third consecutive year.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said this year’s awards reflected the innovation, resilience and dedication that continue to define WA’s world-class hospitality industry.
“Western Australia’s hospitality venues and professionals continue to set the national standard for excellence,” Mr Woods said.
“This year’s winners showcase the incredible diversity and creativity across our industry, from vibrant regional pubs and boutique breweries to sophisticated dining venues and dynamic hotel bars.
“Each award recipient embodies the spirit of WA hospitality: welcoming, innovative and committed to delivering unforgettable experiences for guests. Their achievements strengthen our tourism offering, support local jobs and help cement WA’s reputation as one of Australia’s premier destinations for food, drink and travel.”
The 2025 awards attracted a record 605 nominations across more than 40 categories, highlighting the strength and depth of the state’s hospitality talent.
The full list of winners is below or can be viewed online at: https://www.ahawa.asn.au/events/2025-hospitality-awards-for-excellence-2/
Event photographs will be available later at: https://www.facebook.com/ahawa.asn.au
For further information, please contact Kim Forrester, media & communications executive, on 0411 777 593 or email mecom@ahawa.asn.au
The AHA(WA) is the authoritative voice for the hospitality and accommodation industry in Western Australia. Since 1892, we have protected and developed the interests of our members, through strong representation and the pursuit of industry excellence. Our mission is to ensure the hospitality industry remains a vital part of the Australian way of life and to amplify the voices of those we represent.
2025 AHA & COCA-COLA HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS
OVERALL AWARDS
WA’s Best Group Venue Operator Award
LocalsCo
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
The Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
Stories, Perth
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award
Rustlers Steakhouse & Grill, Albany
Training Initiative Award
Optus Stadium, Burswood (inducted into Hall of Fame)
Retail Bottleshop Award
Cellarbrations The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
Draught Beer Quality Award
Wedgetail Brewing, Falcon
The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award
Stories, Perth
Small Bar Award
Bertie Wine Bar, Bassendean (inducted into Hall of Fame)
Cocktail Bar Award
Terrarium Perth (inducted into Hall of Fame)
Highly commended: Sweetwater Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, East Fremantle
Tourism Initiative Award
The Marina Mindarie
Conference and Functions Award – Joint winners
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen, Eglinton
Outdoor Area Award
Gage Roads Freo Brewery
Craft Brewery Award
Beerfarm, Metricup
Redeveloped Venue Award
Bayswater Hotel
Highly commended: Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra
New Hospitality Venue Award
Sunny Social & Caddy’s, Karrinyup
Marketing and Promotions Award
Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich
Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill
Bar Menu Award
BrewDog Perth
Casual Pub Dining Award Metropolitan
Boundary Island Brewery, Erskine
Casual Pub Dining Award Regional – Joint winners
Froth Craft Bunbrewery, Bunbury
The Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Family Dining Award Metropolitan
The Henley Brook
Family Dining Award Regional
Eaton Tavern
Restaurant Award Metropolitan – Joint winners
KARLA at Stories, Perth
The Shorehouse, Swanbourne (inducted into Hall of Fame)
Restaurant Award Regional
Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant, Karratha
New Restaurant Award
The Embassy by Devlin’s, Subiaco
Superior Restaurant Award
Gibney, Cottesloe
Wine List Award
Gibney, Cottesloe
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel / PubTAB Venue Award Metropolitan
The Byford Tavern
TAB Hotel / PubTAB Venue Award Regional
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
The Wray Hotel, Fremantle
Live Entertainment Award
Universal Bar Perth
Themed Venue Award
Wild West Bowling, Orana
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star
Aidan Skraha, Optus Stadium
Highly commended: Tyla Main, Greenwood Hotel
Cookery Services Employee Award
Ishwor Giri, The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Highly commended: Alexa Joyce Ubas, Hyde Park Hotel
Head Chef Award – Joint winners
James Cole-Bowen, Gibney
Charlie Vargas, The Embassy by Devlin’s
Highly Commended: Jules Schliesser, Boundary Island Brewery
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award
Tiffany Ley, C. Y. O’Connor Village Precinct
Administration Services Award
Jacquie Fraser, Tillbrook Melaleuka Group
Cocktail Bartender Award
Marina Vidal, The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Excellence in Service Award
Melanie Watts, Canteen Pizza
Bar Manager Award
Joey Bryne, The Pen Mandurah
Restaurant Manager Award
Luca Fiordi, Gibney
Venue Manager Award
Tamara Burchell, Roebuck Bay Hotel
Martin Lawley, The Carine Tavern
Bar Team Award
Universal Bar
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