On Monday, October 11, Western Australia’s top hospitality venues, operators and service people received honours at the 2026 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence.
The awards presentation at the Stone & Wood Gala Ball was attended by over 1,200 guests, with a record 727 nominations received for this year’s awards from venues and individuals across WA.
Some of the night’s biggest winners included the Nokturnl Hospitality Group (The Beaufort, The Old Synagogue, Stories, The Station, and The Queen’s Arms), named WA’s Best Group Venue Operator, Margaret River’s Settlers Tavern, named WA’s Best Regional Venue, and Stories, named Perth’s Best Venue.
Two new Hall of Fame inductees were also recognised, having put together three consecutive wins in their categories. Beloved Cottesloe restaurant Gibney was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Superior Restaurant Award and Wine List Award, while Broome’s Roebuck Bay Hotel saw their own Tamara Burchell inducted into the Venue Manager Hall of Fame.
Inaugural awards for Apprentice Chefs and Traditional Country Pubs were introduced this year, won by Anton Fedorov of The Amberton Beach Bar & Kitchen and the Corrigin Hotel respectively.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods AM remarked on the breadth of talent and vibrancy of the hospitality industry showcased by the awards.
“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. “These awards recognise the people and businesses that set the standard for our industry.”
The full list of 2026 AHA & Coco-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence is available below.
Overall Awards
WA’s Best Group Venue Operator Award
Nokturnl Hospitality Group
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
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 winner: 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
