The winners of the 2015 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence were announced at the Lion Gala Ball at Crown Perth on Monday, 17 November. The Ashby Bar and Bistro was named WA’s best retail bottle shop, receiving the Retail Bottle Shop Award.

The awards recognise accommodation hotels, pubs, bars, dining and tourism facilities, as well as employees that demonstrate excellence within the industry.

AHA(WA) CEO, Bradley Woods said on the night: “2015 has been a great year for Western Australian Hospitality. Our venues and food and beverage offerings have been recognised nationally and internationally among the best of the best.

“Tonight we have celebrated the venues and staff who have shaped the industry into what it is today, as well as the rising stars of the future”, Woods continued. “42 awards were presented, recognising the best of WA hospitality, including WA’s Best Hospitality Venue, WA’s Best Bottle Shop and WA’s Best Restaurant – to name a few”.

2015 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence:

Responsible Service of Alcohol Award – The Skye Bar

Training Initiative Award – Adventure World

Retail Bottle Shop Award – The Ashby Bar and Bistro

Aon Risk Solutions Community Service Award – Perth Arena

Safe Cellar Award – The Generous Squire

The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award – Print Hall Bar

Small Bar Award (joint winners) – Lot20 & Varnish on King

Cocktail Bar Award – The Classroom

Late Night Venue Award – The Laneway Lounge

Environmental and Energy Efficiency Award – Perth Arena

Tourism Initiative Award – Hotel Rottnest

Outstanding Commitment to Workforce Development Practices Award – Settlers Tavern

Outdoor Area Award – Mangrove Hotel

Boutique Brewery Award – Colonial Brewing Company

Conference and Functions Award – Crown Perth

Redeveloped Venue Award – Crown Sports Bar at Crown Perth

New Venue Award – Duke Bar and Bistro

Social Media Activity Award – Matisse Beach Club