Newcastle has a fascinating hotel history – in fact, the city’s pubs are woven into its history, stories and social fabric. Hotel (pub) of the Year champions those who have been paving the way, alongside those who are new to the industry. 

It’s an ode to your local boozer – the one that always gets it right, whether it’s a well-poured cold one, a hearty pub feed, or simply a friendly chat with the bartender.

The finalists for Hotel of the Year cover it all – visiting these pubs is a complete experience, from the decor to the menu, right down to the welcoming feeling you get when you walk through the door.

The 2024 Bar Awards finalists have been announced and this year's Hotel (pub) of the Year finalists are:

- The Beach Hotel
- The Bennett Hotel
- The Hamilton Station Hotel
- The Prince of Merewether
- The Ship Inn

We now hand the difficult task of deciding who the winners are over to our esteemed judges. The winners will be revealed on August 5 at the Bar Awards event.

Here are your nominees for Hotel (pub) of the Year:

- The Beach Hotel
- The Bennett Hotel
- Clarendon Hotel
- The Commonwealth Hotel
- The Crickerter's Arms Hotel
- Customs House Hotel
- Duke of Wellington
- The Exchange Hotel
- General Roberts Hotel
- The Grand Hotel
- Great Northern Hotel
- The Hamilton Station Hotel
- Hotel Delany
- Hotel Jesmond
- The Junction Hotel
- The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel
- The Lucky Hotel
- Nags Head Hotel
- Northern Star Hotel
- The Oriental Hotel
- Premier Hotel
- The Prince of Merewether
- Queens Wharf Hotel
- The Royal Oak Hotel
- The Ship Inn
- The Stag & Hunter Hotel
- Sunnyside Tavern
- Sydney Junction Hotel
- The Young Street Hotel

* This award is open to hotels located within the Newcastle LGA.

Thank you to our category sponsor Samuel Smith & Son for their support.