The Crafers Hotel is named best pub in the Australian Hotels Awards
AN innovative Hills hotel has been named the best pub in South Australia for its food, wine, service and accommodation. SEE ALL THE WINNERS
THE Crafers Hotel in the Adelaide Hills has been named best overall hotel in the state at the Australian Hotels Association awards, announced on Tuesday night at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The Hills pub took out five awards all up for its accommodation, bistro dining, redevelopment and apprentice training.
The judges said since it changed hands in 2014, the Crafers Hotel has been transformed into “a French inspired, uniquely stylish gastropub” which offers “delicious food, exceptional wines, and well-priced accommodation”.
Still in the Hills, the Uraidla Hotel won an award for bar presentation and Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant at Mt Lofty House was named best restaurant with accommodation.
Regional and city hotels celebrated awards in 34 categories, which covered drinks, food, accommodation and improvements.
Best draught beers are to be had at the Cathedral Hotel in North Adelaide and in the country, the Vine Inn in the Barossa.
Best live music venue was The Gov in Hindmarsh, best sporting entertainment venue was the Warradale Hotel, and best entertainment is found at The Hindley.
Electra House in the city took an award for environmental and energy efficiency and the Beach Hotel in Seaford has the healthiest menu choices for children. The best gaming venue is the Lakes Resort Hotel in West Lakes and in the country, the Hotel Crown in Victor Harbor.
“South Australian hotels continue to innovate and produce top-quality venues right across the state, something that hoteliers and their staff should be proud of” said AHA SA general manager, Ian Horne.
The winners will go on to compete in the national awards, announced on the Gold Coast on September 17.
All the winners
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY — METROPOLITAN
Cathedral Hotel, North Adelaide
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY — COUNTRY
Vine Inn, Barossa
MID-RANGE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Largs Pier Hotel
SUPERIOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Crafers Hotel
DELUXE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The Playford
BISTRO CASUAL DINING — COUNTRY
Sevenhill Hotel
BISTRO CASUAL DINING — METROPOLITAN
Crafers Hotel (joint winner)
Port Admiral Hotel, Port Adelaide (joint winner)
The Barker — Judges Commendation
HEALTHY MENU CHOICES FOR KIDS
Beach Hotel Seaford
RESTAURANT — ACCOMMODATION DIVISION
Mount Lofty House
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge — Judges Commendation
RESTAURANT — GENERAL DIVISION METROPOLITAN
Apothecary 1878
Electra House — Judges Commendation
BAR PRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE — COUNTRY
Sporties Tavern, Port Pirie
BAR PRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE — METROPOLITAN
Exchange Hotel Gawler (joint winner)
Uraidla Hotel (joint winner)
OUTDOOR OR NON-ENCLOSED FACILITY
Feathers Hotel
Warradale Hotel — Judges Commendation
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
The Gov
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
The Hindley
SPORTING ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Warradale Hotel
COMMUNITY SERVICE & SUPPORT
Vine Inn Barossa
MARKETING & PROMOTION — GENERAL DIVISION
Moseley Bar and Kitchen
TOURISM & REGIONAL PROMOTION
Port Lincoln Hotel
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRACTICE
Electra House
GAMING VENUE — COUNTRY
Hotel Crown, Victor Harbor
GAMING VENUE — METROPOLITAN
Lakes Resort Hotel
The Barker Hotel — Judges Commendation
MEETING & EVENTS VENUE — SPECIALIST & ACCOMMODATION DIVISIONS
National Wine Centre
MEETING & EVENTS VENUE — GENERAL DIVISION
Lion Hotel, North Adelaide
RETAIL OUTLET — ATTACHED
Arkaba Hotel
RETAIL OUTLET — STAND ALONE
East End Cellars
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD — BEST CBD HOTEL LUNCH
The Elephant British Pub
SMALL VENUE
Pink Moon Saloon
REDEVELOPED HOTEL — COUNTRY
Sporties Tavern, Port Pirie
REDEVELOPED HOTEL — METROPOLITAN
Crafers Hotel (joint winner)
Morphett Arms Hotel (joint winner)
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING — GENERAL DIVISION
Warradale Hotel
APPRENTICE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
The Crafers Hotel
HOTEL INDUSTRY RISING STAR
Ayesha Ridgway — Hackney Hotel
BEST OVERALL HOTEL
The Crafers Hotel