Congratulations to Aussie Bartender of the Year, Tim Philips (photo courtesy of Spanton Media Group)
Sydney Bar Show Week 2011 came to a close last night…
…culminating with the Australian Bar Awards 2011. BarLifeUK contributor Tim Philips continues his great run of form by winning the Bartender of the Year award, and we will be interviewing him about this in due course.
In the mean time, here is a complete list of categories and winners:
Training Program of the Year – Diageo Alchemy
Best New Product Launch – Ocho Tequila, Think Spirits
Brand Ambassador of the Year – Robb Sloan, Reserve Brands
Best Bar Food Selection – Gardel’s Bar at Porteno, Sydney
Best Drink Selection – The Victoria Room, Sydney
Cocktail List of the Year – Der Raum, Melbourne
Best Marketed Venue – Eau De Vie, Sydney
Best New Venue Design – Ms G’s, Sydney
Bar Manager of the Year – Evan Gamkrelidze, Hugos Manly, Sydney
Nightclub of the Year – Eve, Melbourne
Bar Team of the Year – The Attic at Black Pearl, Melbourne
Wine Bar of the Year – The Winery, Sydney
Operator of the Year Single Venue – Andy Freeman & Michelle Mok, Luxe Bar, Perth
Best Speciality Beer Venue – Josie Bones, Melbourne
Outstanding Contribution – Geoff Hayward
Rookie of the Year – Monica Place, Cushdy, Adelaide
Small Bar of the Year – Shady Pines Saloon, Sydney and The White Heart, Sydney
Cocktail Bar of the Year – Eau De Vie, Sydney
Best Music Offering – Spice Market, Melbourne
New Bar of the Year – Canvas, Brisbane
Hotel of the Year – The Beresford Hotel, Sydney
Operator of the Year Multiple Venues – Merivale, Sydney
New Hotel of the Year – The Norfolk Hotel, Sydney
Bar of the Year – Match Bar & Grill, Melbourne
Bartender of the Year 3rd place – Lee Potter Cavanagh, The Victoria Room, Sydney
Bartender of the Year 2nd place – Chris Hysted, Black Pearl & The Attic, Melbourne
Bartender of the Year 1st place – Tim Philips, Ivy Level 6, Sydney
