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ALIA 2024 Bar Group Operator Of The Year

Applejack Hospitality Win Bar Group Operator of the Year at the Australian Liquor Industry Awards.

The Australian Liquor Industry Awards ceremony (the ALIA’s) were held on Wednesday, 30th October at The Star Hotel & Casino in Sydney. This prestigious celebration honours excellence across Australia’s hospitality sector, recognising outstanding venues, brands, and industry leaders as voted by their peers.

We’re proud to announce that Applejack Hospitality won the prestigious award for Bar Group Operator of the Year 2024. Our Darlinghurst pub Taphouse also took home the Best Beer List award.

 

Our Directors Ben Carroll and Hamish Watts are thrilled to be recognised as leaders within the hospitality industry.

“The Applejack team is thrilled to take home 2024 Group Bar Operator of the year at the ALIA’s. We’re incredibly proud to be recognised alongside other outstanding winners during what has been a challenging year for the hospitality industry,” commented Carroll. “A big thank you to the ALIA team for another spectacular evening, and most importantly, our deepest gratitude to the 350 Applejack legends whose passion and commitment made this achievement possible, We look forward to a bigger 2025.”

“We are super stoked to receive last night’s awards. Our people are the driving force behind all that we do and the Group Bar Operator Award is a testament to the culture we celebrate daily here at Applejack” said Watts. “We are humbled to be recognised by our industry peers and thank everyone for their ongoing support. We are also delighted to receive the Best Beer List award for Taphouse. The team has worked tirelessly and we’re thrilled to see their dedication recognised at last night’s ALIAs. Team Tappies, you should be proud of yourselves!”

We could not have achieved this amazing recognition without the passionate and dedicated people who make up the Applejack family, and without the support of our loyal guests.

On behalf of the whole Applejack Hospitality team, we want to say thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to creating many more magical experiences with you.