Pee Wee’s at the Point named Restaurant of the Year at Gold Plate Awards

All the winners from the Territory hospitality industry’s night of nights. FULL LIST OF WINNERS.

PEE Wee’s at the Point has won Restaurant of the Year at the 2022 Hospitality NT-Australian Liquor Marketers Gold Plate Awards at Darwin’s Festival Park on Monday night.

Pee Wee’s, a previous gold plate winner, was found by Gold Plate judges it still delivered quality food and service at a world-class location.

Judges were unable to make a clear call on the Territory’s Chef of the Year, with Fiona Weir from PepperBerry Restaurant and Fusang Sherpa from Darwin Trailer Boat Club sharing the honour.

PepperBerry Restaurant at the Hilton was tied for the Territory’s Chef of the Year, with Fiona Weir and Darwin Trailer Boat Clib’s Fusang Sherpa sharing the honours. Picture: Supplied

Ella by Minoli won the Gold Plate Award for Best New Establishment.

Hanky Panky Lounge won Best Bar Food, Besser Kitchen and Brew Bar won Best Burger, Stonehouse Wine Bar & Kitchen’s Paul Dhiver won the Service Excellence Award, Phat Mango by Martin the Chef won Best Seafood Restaurant and Charlie’s of Darwin won the Minister’s award for sustainability.

About 500 guests attended the biggest Gold Plate event in the award’s 17-year history.

Hanky Panky Lounge owner Anneliese Grazioli. The venue won Best Bar Food at the Gold Plate Awards 2022. Picture: Supplied

There were 330 nominations received from 70 hospitality businesses across the Territory.

Hospitality NT chief executive Alex Bruce congratulated winners.

“The evening was fun and festive and it was great to see hard working venues and their teams enjoying a well-earned night off,” Mr Bruce said.

“Our local industry is chock-a-block full of passionate, driven venues and their staff ensuring we will continue to reach new heights in Territory dining and hospitality.”

Category Award – Winner

Minister’s Awards for Sustainability – Charlie’s of Darwin

Service Excellence – Paul Dhiver - Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen

Chef of the Year – Fiona Weir - Pepper Berry Restaurant and Fusang Sherpa - Darwin Trailer Boat Club

Public Hotel Dining – The Cavenagh Hotel

Wayside Inn Dining – Devils Marbles Hotel

Contemporary Restaurant – Phat Mango by Martin the Chef

Tourism Restaurant – Tali Wiru

Family Restaurant – Darwin Trailer Boat Club

International Cuisine – Meraki Greek Taverna

Casual Dining – Snapper Rocks

Club Restaurant – 1690 Restaurant & Bar – Alice Springs Turf Club

Breakfast Restaurant – Sweet Brew & Co

Best Barista – Thiam Seng Chew – Kopi Stop

Bartender of the Year – Declan Coffee – Hanky Panky Lounge

Best Bar Food – Hanky Panky Lounge

Best Burger – Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar

Best Steak – The Cavenagh Hotel

City of Darwin Local Produce/Production Champion – Saffrron

Asian Restaurant – Bannsang Darwin

Best Restaurant Wine List – Pee Wee’s at the Point

Best Pub/Club Wine List – The Cavenagh Hotel

Best Small Bar Wine List – Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen

Best Cocktail List – Hanky Panky Lounge

New Establishment – Ella by Mionli

Seafood Restaurant – Phat Mango by Martin the Chef

Hotel Restaurant – PepperBerry Restaurant

Stand Alone Restaurant – Pee Wee’s at the Point

Events Caterer – Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

Restaurant of the Year – Pee Wee’s at the Point