The votes are in! After another incredible year giving power to the people and ensuring Canberrans have their say about the best in the hospitality and tourism industry, the people’s favourites have been decided! Thank you to everyone who voted and supported their favourite local venue and thank you for the support from our gold sponsor The Agency and silver sponsor Westfield.

A huge congratulations to our main category winners who accepted their awards at the Capital Region Tourism Awards.

Main Category Winners

After winning over four consecutive years, we weren’t entirely surprised AKIBA took home the award for favourite restaurant. An iconic Canberra venue, their consistently delicious Asian eats have not gone unnoticed.

Stealing the trophy for favourite café, Gather’s seasonal menu has clearly delighted locals, showcasing health-driven, wholesome and sustainable food.

It was a close call for the city’s favourite nightlife, but Hopscotch came out on top. Known for its unbeatable party vibes, the nightlife drinks and entertainment is pretty unbeatable.

For their second year in a row, Kingpin Canberra have taken home the award for favourite entertainment. Providing a fun-packed venue for the whole family, it’s clearly a local favourite.

A fascinating venue that keeps people coming back, the Royal Australian Mint took home the award for favourite attraction.

And finally, Capital Brewing Co. has been named favourite local product with their thirst-quenching good natured brews.

 

And of course, a big congrats to our subcategory award winners.

Subcategory Winners

Favourite Restaurant subcategories

  • Fine Dining: Raku
  • Casual: Walt & Burley
  • Hotel Restaurant: Monster Kitchen & Bar
  • Modern Australian: Eighty Six
  • Asian: Lazy Su
  • European: Les Bistronomes
  • Middle Eastern: Bar Beirut
  • Vegetarian: Au Lac Vegan Cuisine
  • Food Truck: Brodburger

 

Favourite Café subcategories

  • Breakfast or Brunch: The Knox Made in Watson
  • Lunch: Eighty/Twenty Food
  • Coffee: Two Before Ten

 

Favourite Nightlife subcategories

  • Pub: The Old Canberra Inn
  • Drinks List: Bar Rochford

 

Favourite Entertainment subcategory

  • Family Friendly: National Zoo & Aquarium

 

Favourite Attraction subcategories

  • Family Event: Floriade
  • Market: Handmade Canberra

 

Favourite Local Product subcategories

  • Small Goods: Pialligo Estate Smokehouse
  • Wine: Clonakilla
  • Spirit: The Canberra Distillery
  • Beer: BentSpoke Brewing Co.
  • Truffle: The Truffle Farm
  • Coffee: ONA Coffee
  • Bakery: Three Mills Bakery