Mandurah breweries and pubs finalists in 2024 Australian Hotels Association WA’s Hospitality Awards

Two Falcon venues are up for a slew of accolades in the State’s upcoming hospitality awards. They are among five Mandurah region pubs announced as finalists in the Australian Hotels Association WA’s Hospitality Awards for Excellence. A year after launching its taproom, Wedgetail Brewing Co is a finalist for five awards: best draught beer quality, craft brewery, new hospitality venue, bar menu and regional casual pub dining. At the other end of the spectrum, Falcon stalwart Cobblers Tavern is proving it can still mix it with the best, vying for top honours in the regional casual pub dining, regional family dining and TAB hotel/PubTAB venue awards. Two Cobblers staff are also finalists: Triin Moont for the food and beverage services award and Kayla Boylan is up for the administration services award, which Peel Alehouse’s Emily Chapman is also a finalist in. Alongside Wedgetail, Erskine’s Boundary Island Brewery and Thorny Devil Brewery in Herron have also made it to the finals for best craft brewery. It’s one of four nominations for Thorny Devil, with the brewery vying for the tourism initiative, regional restaurant and head chef award for Chris Hughes. Waroona’s The Rec Hotel is a finalist in the outdoor area, regional casual pub dining and regional family dining categories. In Rockingham, The Wellard tavern is finalist in the metropolitan casual pub dining award. Finalists were whittled down from more than 500 nominations and the winners will be announced at the Lion Gala Ball on November 11 at Crown Perth, where the AHA will also award WA’s best hospitality and best regional hospitality venues. AHA WA chief executive Bradley Woods said the awards reflected the “dedication and commitment of those who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional food, beverage, and service experiences”. “West Australians enjoy an unprecedented range of hospitality options, from vibrant hotel cocktail bars and country pubs to suburban taverns, neighbourhood restaurants and innovative multi-venue outlets,” he said. “These awards are not only about recognising venues but also about celebrating the incredible people behind them. “The 2024 employee awards finalists embody the heart and soul of WA’s hospitality industry, demonstrating excellence in service and passion for their craft.”