12 October 2026 | Western Australia’s top hospitality venues, operators and people have been recognised at the 2026 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, with winners announced across more than 40 categories at Crown Perth tonight.
Nokturnl Hospitality Group (The Beaufort, The Old Synagogue, Stories, The Station, and The Queen’s Arms) was named WA’s Best Group Venue Operator, Settlers Tavern in Margaret River was named WA’s Best Regional Venue and Stories was named Perth’s Best Venue.
More than 1,200 guests and VIPs — including Hon Roger Cook MLA, the Premier of Western Australia, who is also Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment — attended the awards presentation at the Stone & Wood Gala Ball.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods AM said the winners showcased the breadth of talent across the State’s vibrant hospitality industry.
“Hospitality is an industry built around people, with success relying on the skill, dedication and professionalism of those working in venues throughout WA,” Mr Woods said.
“Pubs, restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues are at the heart of communities and make an important contribution to the State’s visitor economy.
“These awards recognise the people and businesses that set the standard for our industry and highlight the many pathways a career in hospitality can offer.”
Two new Hall of Fame inductees were recognised after achieving three consecutive wins in their respective categories. Gibney in Cottesloe was inducted into the Hall of Fame for both the Superior Restaurant Award and Wine List Award, while Tamara Burchell of Roebuck Bay Hotel in Broome was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Venue Manager.
Two new awards were introduced this year. The inaugural Apprentice Chef Award was won by Anton Fedorov of The Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen, while the inaugural Traditional Country Pub Award went to the Corrigin Hotel, recognising the important role country pubs play in their local communities.
A record 727 nominations were received for this year’s awards from venues and individuals across metropolitan and regional WA.
The full list of 2026 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence winners is available below or online at https://www.ahawa.asn.au/events/2026-hospitality-awards-for-excellence/ Photographs will be made available on our Facebook page on Wednesday.
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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.
2026 AHA & COCA-COLA HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS
OVERALL AWARDS
WA’s Best Group Venue Operator Award: Nokturnl Hospitality Group
WA’s Best Regional Venue Award: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Perth’s Best Venue Awards: Stories, Perth
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award: Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth
Training Initiative Award: Melaleuka Farm Hospitality, Piara Waters
Retail Bottleshop Award: Cellarbrations Ashby Liquor Super Store
Draught Beer Quality Award: C.Y. O’Connor Village Precinct, Piara Waters
The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award: The National Hotel, Fremantle
Small Bar Award: Bar Olé, Iluka (Highly commended: Little Wave, Scarborough)
Cocktail Bar Award: Bobѐche, The Heritage, Perth
Tourism Initiative Award: Spinifex Brewery Cable Beach, Broome
Conference and Functions Award Joint winners: Old Courthouse, Fremantle & Optus Stadium, Burswood
Outdoor Area Award: Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill
Craft Brewery Award: Phat Brew Club, West Perth
Redeveloped Venue Award: Little Creatures, Fremantle
New Hospitality Venue Award: Yanchep Beach Club
Traditional Country Pub Award: Corrigin Hotel
Marketing and Promotions Award: General Public Food Co.
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich: The Last Local, Canning Vale
Bar Menu Award: Sunny Social & Caddy’s, Karrinyup
Casual Pub Dining Award Metropolitan: Boundary Island Brewery, Erskine
Casual Pub Dining Award Regional: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Family Dining Award: The Henley Brook (Highly commended: Percy’s – The Stirling Arms Hotel, Guildford)
Restaurant Award Metropolitan: KARLA at Stories, Perth (Highly commended: Mistelle Bistro, Shenton Park)
Restaurant Award Regional: Lobster Shack, Cervantes
Superior Restaurant Award: Gibney, Cottesloe (Hall of Fame inductee)
Wine List Award: Gibney, Cottesloe (Hall of Fame inductee)
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel / PubTAB Venue Award Metropolitan: The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
TAB Hotel / PubTAB Venue Award Regional: Pier Hotel, Esperance
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award: Varsity Cannington
Live Entertainment Award: Milk Bar at The Civic Hotel, Inglewood
Themed Venue Award: Wild West Bowling, Albany
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award: Chloe Koon, C.Y. O’Connor Village Precinct (Highly commended: Leah Barry, The Carine Tavern)
Cookery Services Employee Award: Alex Lombardi, Il Lido Italian Canteen (Highly commended: Alvaro Cappelo, The Claremont Hotel)
Apprentice Chef Award: Anton Fedorov, The Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen
Head Chef Award: Jules Schliesser, Boundary Island Brewery
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award: Megan Davies, Boundary Island Brewery (Highly commended: Ashleigh Durkin, Hillarys Beach Club)
Administration Services Award: Lauren Fogwill, Old Courthouse
Cocktail Bartender Award: Kirara Shinji, Hillarys Beach Club
Excellence in Service Award: Stacey Peck, Il Lido Italian Canteen
Bar Manager Award: Sean Walker, The Embassy by Devlin’s
Restaurant Manager Award: Stevie-Ray Jury, KARLA at Stories
Venue Manager Award: Tamara Burchell, Roebuck Bay Hotel (Hall of Fame inductee)
Bar Team Award: The Aviary, Perth
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