Angostura Bar & Beverage Awards SA 2023 Announces Shortlisted Finalists
Angostura Bar & Beverage Awards SA 2023 Announces Shortlisted Finalists. The ANGOSTURA® Bar & Beverage Awards South Africa is thrilled to announce the finalists for both the nominated ‘Bar’ and ‘Beverage’ submissions categories in the highly anticipated 2023 awards, setting the stage for an inaugural South African celebration of excellence. With one round of nominations and two rounds of rigorous judging, the selected finalists represent the top contenders in their respective categories, showcasing the exceptional talent and innovation within the South African bar industry.
2023 marks the launch of the prestigious ANGOSTURA® Bar & Beverage Awards South Africa, an event that aims to celebrate the local industry, which continues to gain recognition on the global stage as a primary market in the cocktail and beverage space. From the master mixologists and top-notch cocktail bars to the invaluable supporting players who drive service excellence, the awards will honour the outstanding contributions made to the sector.
Paul Reynell, Owner of the ANGOSTURA® Bar & Beverage Awards says, “These awards are a celebration of the vibrant bar and beverage industry in South Africa. The selected finalists represent the epitome of talent and dedication within their respective categories, and we congratulate them on this remarkable achievement.”
The finalists are:
Best Cocktail Bar: Art of Duplicity, Sin + Tax, The Drinkery, The House of Machines
Best New Cocktail Bar: Hacienda, Nightcap, Una Mas, Upper Union
Best Hotel Bar: Bascule Lounge at Cape Grace, Gigi at Gorgeous George, Proud Mary at Voco The Bank, The Lighthouse Bar at The Oyster Box
Best Restaurant Bar: Athletic Club & Social, Asoka, Marble, Zioux
Best Bartender: Alecs Powrie (Art of Duplicity), Charné van Heerden (The House of Machines), Josh “JJ” Hendricks (Fable), Julian Short (Sin + Tax)
Best Bar Team: Fable, Sin + Tax, The Drinkery, The House of Machines
Best Support Staffer: Alex Duru (The House of Machines), Aphiwe Simane (The House of Machines), Claude Mweemba (Smoking Kills), David Munro (Art of Duplicity)
Best Bar Solutions: A Popular Bunch, Just Short, Sip Exclusive, Thirst Bar Services
Best Upliftment Programme or Initiative: Bar Unity, Shake Your Future, Sisterhood For Industry Support (SIS), The Hand Up Mentorship Programme (THUMP)
Best Brand Ambassador: Bradley Jacobs (Diageo), Caitlin Hill (Rémy Cointreau), Roxanne Rock (Bacardi), Tanealé van der Merwe (Pernod Ricard)
