By Andy Young
Time Out Sydney has announced the winners of its second annual Sydney Pub Awards.
In total nine awards were presented including a new Family Friendly Award, Pub of the Year, Publican of the Year and Best Pub Revival. Time Out's team of experts judged eight of the awards, while the People's Choice Award was chosen by Time Out readers.
Time Out Sydney pubs editor, Emily Lloyd-Tait, said: "The Awards are our opportunity to highlight the people raising the bar for counter meals and promoting inclusivity.
"The ones bringing old boozers back to life with respect for their history and those keeping us entertained on long winter nights with live music, games, classes, events, trivia and even the odd art exhibition or mini opera.
"And a pub with no beer is no pub at all, so we are very fond of the venues that take their taps seriously, giving space to up and coming brewers and pouring fresh, clean schooners of old favourites.”
The winning pubs are:
BEST PUB FOOD
- Welcome Hotel
Highly Commended
- Erskineville Hotel
BEST BEER LIST
- The Local Taphouse
Highly Commended
- Forest Lodge Hotel
PUB REVIVAL AWARD
- Woolwich Pier Hotel
Highly Commended
- Keg & Brew
PUBLICAN OF THE YEAR
- Dan Ryan, Dove & Olive
Highly Commended
- Jake Toivonen, The Bank Hotel
GOOD TIMES AWARD
- Darlo Bar
Highly Commended
- The Friend in Hand
FAMILY FRIENDLY AWARD
- Coogee Pavilion
Highly Commended
- Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
- Royal Albert Hotel
LEGEND AWARD
- Lord Dudley Hotel
PUB OF THE YEAR
- Dove & Olive