2016 Australian Hotel Awards: Best Hotel Bar Finalists

Some of Australia’s most memorable drinking holes are found in hotels, though only a select few tick all the boxes at once.

For a country that increasingly likes its bars to be small, hidden and laneway, it’s worth remembering that some of Australia’s most memorable drinking holes are found in hotels. Some have the edge for their views, some for the vibe, some for the strength of their cellar. But only a select few hotel bars tick all the boxes at once.

Stay tuned as we announce the finalists in all categories in the lead up to our 2016 Australian Hotel Guide Awards on 25 May. Our 2016 Australian Hotel Guide will be on sale on 26 May.

See our other finalists:

**Best Hotel Breakfast.

****Boutique Hotel of the Year.

****Best Hotel Service.

**Large Hotel of the Year.

**Regional Hotel of the Year.

**Best Hotel Pool.

**Best Hotel Club Sandwich.

**New Hotel of the Year.

****Best Hotel Minibar

Hotel Palisade, NSW

Hotel Palisade, NSW

Hotel Palisade, 35 Bettington Street, Millers Point, NSW, hotelpalisade.com

Hotel Hotel, ACT

Hotel Hotel, ACT

Hotel Hotel, 25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT, hotel-hotel.com.au

Hotel Hotel, ACT

Hotel Hotel, ACT

Hotel Hotel, 25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT, hotel-hotel.com.au

Ovolo Woolloomooloo, NSW

Ovolo Woolloomooloo, NSW

Ovolo Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo, NSW, ovolohotels.com/en/hotels/sydney/ovolo-woolloomooloo

Ovolo Woolloomooloo, NSW

Ovolo Woolloomooloo, NSW

Ovolo Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo, NSW, ovolohotels.com/en/hotels/sydney/ovolo-woolloomooloo

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