24 March 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is calling on the public to help decide the state’s best cocktail, with voting now open for the 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail Competition.
More than 25 venues are competing with their signature cocktails in this high-energy, state-wide contest to be named WA’s best.
Finalists will be determined through a combination of public voting and mystery judge visits. The top four will then face off in a live mix-off, judged in front of peers by an expert panel on taste, presentation, authenticity and creativity, story, and promotion and price.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the competition, now in its fourth year, shines a spotlight on the talent and innovation behind WA bars.
“Western Australia’s hospitality industry is home to some of the country’s most creative cocktail makers,” Mr Woods said.
“The WA’s Best Cocktail Competition is an opportunity to celebrate this skill, share the stories behind each drink, and showcase the originality our venues deliver.
“We encourage everyone to visit the venues taking part, try their cocktails, vote for their favourite venue and help them secure a spot in the live finals.”
Every customer who votes goes into the draw to win a $500 venue voucher. Ts&Cs apply.
Key dates
- Voting closes – 27 April 2026
- Finalists notified – 31 May 2026
- Winner revealed – 30 June 2026 at the live mix-off
Participating venues
A full list of participating venues is available below and on our website https://www.ahawa.asn.au/events/2026-was-best-cocktail-competition/
- 7th Ave Bar and Restaurant
- Aloft Perth
- Ambassador Bar
- Brighton Wine Bar
- Cable Beach House
- 1520 – Crown Perth
- Crowne Plaza Perth
- Curate Bar
- Currambine Bar and Bistro
- Exchange Hotel
- Har Bar Dunsborough
- Holiday Inn West Perth
- Lima Cantina
- Lucky Chan’s
- Matso’s Brewery Broome
- Ongerup Hotel
- Pantano Bar
- QT Rooftop Bar/Santini Bar
- Rays Port Hedland
- Sandbar Scarborough Beach
- Songbird by The Ritz-Carlton Perth
- The Bayview Bar
- The Fat Controller
- The Gerald Apartment Hotel (Bob’s Bar)
- Tipsy Cow Steakhouse
- Tradewinds Hotel
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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.
