Where to find the best hotel food and drinks in Australia
More than 700 VIPs and industry guests flocked to the new Star Grand Hotel in Brisbane overnight for what has become known as the Australian hotel industry's State of Origin – the 2024 AHA National Awards for Excellence.
In a nail-biting awards ceremony that followed, the best hotel restaurants, bistros, pubs, clubs and bars across the country were revealed.
"It's the top venues of each state going head-to-head in a winner takes all contest – the chance to be named best of the best," AHA National President David Canny says.
"Each and every day all the finalists and their teams work hard to provide the best experience for millions of patrons nationwide.
"Whether its food and beverage or staff members who go above and beyond – Aussie hotels are the best in the world and that's on display here today."
Read on to see where you can get the best of the best food and drinks at hotels across Australia.
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Best Bistro – Metropolitan
The Duke of Dural, New South Wales.Best Bistro – Regional
Royal Hotel Drouin, Victoria.Best Restaurant – Accommodation Mid-Range to Superior
Aloft Perth, West Australia.Best Restaurant – Regional
Furneaux Restaurant, Tasmania.Best Restaurant – Metropolitan
Audreys, The Continental Sorrento, Victoria.Best Restaurant – Accommodation Deluxe
TUNKI, Lakes Resort Hotel, West South Australia.Best Family Dining
Lakeside Village Tavern, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.Best Bar Presentation & Service – Metropolitan
The Prince Consort Hotel, Fortitude Valley, Queensland.