2026 AHA & Coca-Cola
Hospitality Awards for Excellence
Presented at the
LION Gala Ball
Location: Crown Perth
Date: 12 October 2026
The AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, presented at the Hahn Gala Ball, recognise the venues and individuals who achieve great things in Western Australia’s vibrant hospitality industry.
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The awards honour the state’s top hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants, along with the dedicated staff who drive their success.
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With more than 40 award categories, there’s an award for every type of hospitality venue, from pubs and taverns to small bars and restaurants.
This year’s awards attracted a record 605 nominations from across the state, reflecting the strength and diversity of WA’s hospitality sector.
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Please note that accommodation hotels are recognised separately at the AHA Accommodation Awards in April.
AWARD CATEGORIES
OVERALL AWARDS
WA’s Best Group Venue Operator Award
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue

GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award
Training Initiative Award
Retail Bottleshop Award
Draught Beer Quality Award
The Lion Bar Presentation & Service Award
Small Bar Award
Cocktail Bar Award
Tourism Initiative Award
Conference and Functions Award
Outdoor Area Award
Craft Brewery Award
Redeveloped Venue Award
New Hospitality Venue Award
Traditional Country Pub Award
Marketing and Promotions Award
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award
Bar Menu Award
Casual Pub Dining Award Metropolitan
Casual Pub Dining Award Regional
Family Dining Award
Restaurant Award Metropolitan
Restaurant Award Regional
New Restaurant Award
Superior Dining Award
Wine List Award
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award Metropolitan
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award Regional
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
Live Entertainment Award
Themed Venue Award
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Cookery Services Employee Award
Apprentice Chef Award
Head Chef Award
Food & Beverage Services Award
Administration Services Award
Cocktail Bartender Award
Excellence in Service Award
Bar Manager Award
Restaurant Manager Award
Venue Manager Award
Bar Team Award
ROOM RATES
To make your evening even more enjoyable, contact AHA(WA)
on (08) 9321 7701 for discounted room rates at Crown Perth Hotels.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Please contact Kyah Crafter, AHA(WA) Partnership & Events Manager
Phone: 08 9321 7701
Email:Â pem@ahawa.asn.au
Venues must be open and operating prior to 1 April 2026.
Employee nominees must have been employed with your venue prior to 1 April 2026.