By Annette Shailer
The finalists for the 2009 Australian Hotels Association (NSW) Awards for Excellence have been announced.
The event will be held at the Grand Ballroom in Star City on November 30, with comedian and television personality Mikey Robins as the master of ceremonies.
AHA (NSW) Finalists:
Best Bar Presentation & Service
Chelsea Hotel – Chatswood
Cargo Bar – Sydney
Golden Sheaf Hotel – Double Bay
Lowenbrau Keller Hotel – The Rocks Sydney
Mary Ellen Hotel – Newcastle
The Entrance The – Entrance
The Oaks Hotel The – Neutral Bay
The Winston – Winston Hills
Contemporary Cocktail/Lounge Bar of the Year
Cargo Bar – Sydney
Clock Hotel – Surry Hills
Golden Sheaf Hotel – Double Bay
Paddington Inn – Paddington
Quay Bar – Sydney
Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
Sports Bar of the Year
Bridgeview Hotel – Willoughby
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Kooringal Hotel – Kooringal
Northies-Cronulla Hotel – Cronulla
Port Macquarie Hotel – Port Macquarie
Tacking Point Tavern – Port Macquarie
Tea Gardens Hotel – Bondi Junction
The Entrance – The Entrance
The Winston – Winston Hills
Restaurant of the Year City
Bar 333 – Sydney
Harbour View Hotel – The Rocks
P.J. Gallaghers – Drummoyne
P.J. Gallaghers – Parramatta
Rose of Australia Hotel – Erskineville
The Union Hotel – North Sydney
Restaurant of the Year Country
Clarendon Hotel – Newcastle
Customs House Hotel – Newcastle
Gunyah Hotel – Belmont
Northern Star Hotel – Hamilton
Ocean Beach Hotel – Shellharbour
Queens Wharf Brewery – Newcastle
Casual Dining Venue of the Year – City
Bangor Tavern – Bangor
Camperdown Hotel – Camperdown
Helm Bar – Darling Harbour
Longueville Hotel – Lane Cove
Peachtree Hotel – Penrith
Rocksia Hotel – Arncliffe
Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
The Union Hotel – North Sydney
The Winston – Winston Hills
Casual Dining Venue of the Year – Country
Macquarie Inn Hotel/Motel – Dubbo
Northlakes Tavern – Charmhaven
Shanahans Family Hotel – Bathurst
Stag & Hunter Hotel – Mayfield
The Bended Elbow – Albury
The Entrance – The Entrance
Towradgi Beach Hotel – Towradgi
Gastronomic Hotel of the Year
3 Weeds, Rose Shamrock & Thistle Rozelle – Rozelle
Albion Hotel – Parramatta
Australian Hotel – The Rocks
Clock Hotel – Surry Hills
Paddington Inn – Paddington
Riverview Hotel – Balmain
The Union Hotel – North Sydney
Best New/Redeveloped Hotel City
Bangor Tavern – Bangor
Belgian Beer Cafe – Balmain East
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Macquarie Hotel – Liverpool
Peachtree Hotel – Penrith
Riverview Hotel – Balmain
Rocksia Hotel – Arncliffe
Best New/Redeveloped Hotel Country
Berkeley Hotel – Berkeley
Clocktower Hotel – Grafton
Great Northern Hotel – West Kempsey
Jack Duggans Irish Pub – Bathurst
Tommy’s Tavern – Lismore
Best Retail Outlet City
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Epping Hotel – Epping
Hotel Cremorne – Cremorne
Sackville Hotel – Rozelle
Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
The Winston – Winston Hills
Best Retail Outlet Country
Leumeah Club Hotel – Leumeah
Mary Ellen Hotel – Merewether
Port Macquarie Hotel – Port Macquarie
Prince of Wales Hotel – Merewether
Sea Breeze Beach Hotel – South West Rocks
Towradgi Beach Hotel – Towradgi
Best Gaming Venue City
Bankstown Hotel – Bankstown
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
El Cortez Hotel – Canley Heights
Golden Sheaf Hotel – Double Bay
Macquarie Hotel – Liverpool
The Oaks Hotel – Neutral Bay
The Winston – Winston Hills
Willoughby Hotel – Willoughby
Best Gaming Venue Country
Clocktower Hotel – Grafton
Macquarie Inn Hotel/Motel – Dubbo
Port Macquarie Hotel – Port Macquarie
Sea Breeze Beach Hotel – South West Rocks
The Entrance – The Entrance
Tommy’s Tavern – Lismore
Pubstyle Accommodation of the Year City
Australian Hotel – The Rocks
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
Pubstyle Accommodation of the Year Country
Berkeley Hotel – Berkeley
Burrawang Village Hotel – Burrawang
Clarendon Hotel – Newcastle
Sea Breeze Beach Hotel – South West Rocks
Towradgi Beach Hotel – Towradgi
Heritage/Iconic Hotel of the Year
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
Rag & Famish Hotel – North Sydney
Sea Horse Inn – Boydtown Park
The Australian Hotel – The Rocks
The Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
Willoughby Hotel – Willoughby
Best Outdoor/Non-Enclosed Facility
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Great Northern Hotel – West Kempsey
Macquarie Hotel – Liverpool
Peachtree Hotel – Penrith
Shanahans Family Hotel – Bathurst
The Oaks Hotel – Neutral Bay
Entertainment Venue of the Year
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Fringe Bar & Restaurant – Paddington
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
Plantation Hotel – Coffs Harbour
The Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
The Steyne Hotel – Manly
Towradgi Beach Hotel – Towradgi
Best Environmental Practice
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
P.J. Gallaghers – Drummoyne
Sundeck Hotel – Perisher Valley
Overall Country Hotel of the Year
Caves Beach Hotel – Caves Beach
Sea Breeze Beach Hotel – South West Rocks
The Bended Elbow – Albury
The Entrance – The Entrance
Tommy’s Tavern – Lismore
Towradgi Beach Hotel – Towradgi
Overall City Hotel of the Year
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
Ravesi’s Hotel – Bondi Beach
Rocksia Hotel – Arncliffe
Tea Gardens Hotel – Bondi Junction
Terrey Hills Tavern – Terrey Hills
The Oaks Hotel – Neutral Bay
The Winston – Winston Hills
Bartender of the Year
Eastwood Hotel – Natalie Hayduk
Fringe Bar & Restaurant – Stewart Luk
Willoughby Hotel – Liz Major
Chef of the Year
Bonville International Golf Resort – Lee O’Carroll
Cruise Bar – Jason Lucas
Martin Place Bar – John Docherty
Mean Fiddler
Ravesis Hotel – Darren Elmes
Shanahans Family Hotel – Paul Coopes
Rising Star of the Year
Cruise Bar – Georgina Carroll
Macquarie Hotel – Nathan Farrell
Quakers Inn – Danielle Hilton
Employee Excellence in Service
Australian Hotel – The Rocks – Tara Blinkhorne
Jacksons on George – Joan Gasparini
Stag & Hunter Hotel – Nyrie Trotter
Best Pub Tab Platinum – City/Country
Bridgeview Hotel – Willoughby
Cedars Tavern – Emerton
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Hillside Hotel – Castle Hill
Tommy’s Tavern – Bathurst
Best Pub Tab Gold – City/Country
Belrose Hotel – Belrose
Great Northern Hotel – Kempsey
Horse & Jockey Hotel – Homebush
Springdale Heights Tavern – Albury
Best Pub Tab Silver – City/Country
Bexley North Hotel – Bexley North
Clocktower Hotel – Grafton
Croydon Park Hotel – Croydon Park
Forbes Inn – Forbes
Port Macquarie Hotel – Port Macquarie
Royal Hotel – Moree
Star Hotel – Albury
Terry Hills Tavern – Terry Hills
Best Pub Tab Bronze – City/Country
Calala Inn – Calala Via Tamworth
Key Largo Bar – Rushcutters Bay
Oscars Sports Hotel – Bankstown
Pioneer Tavern – Wollongbar
Rocksia Hotel – Banksia
Best Keno Venue City
Cabramatta Inn – Cabramatta
Canterbury Hotel – Canterbury
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Eastwood Hotel – Eastwood
Best Keno Venue Country
Moonee Beach Tavern – Moonee Beach
Port Macquarie Hotel – Port Macquarie
Sea Breeze Beach Hotel – South West Rocks
Best Boutique Beer Offering
Bavarian Bier Cafe O’Connell – Sydney
Jacksons on George – Sydney
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
The Winston – Winston Hills
Outstanding Community Service & Achievement
Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee Bay
Hillside Hotel – Castle Hill
Hotels Have Hearts
J & J O’Brien Hoteliers Group
Macquarie Hotel – Surry Hills
Best Steak Venue
Epping Hotel – Epping
Gunyah Hotel – Gunyah
Macquarie Inn Hotel/Motel – Dubbo
P.J. Gallaghers Drummoyne
Sea Breeze Beach Hotel – South West Rocks
The Mean Fiddler – Rouse Hill
The Oaks Hotel – Neutral Bay
The Winston – Winston Hill
Willoughby Hotel – Willoughby
Promotional Concept of the Year
Cargo Bar – Sydney
Plantation Hotel – Coffs Harbour
The Loft, Bungalow 8 – Sydney