Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards 2023

Qantas magazine and Travel Insider are proud to support Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, the most prestigious awards program for wine and beverage lists.

It’s not all about three-hatted, fine-dining experiences. But you’ll find those in here, too. Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, established in 1994, are a celebration of the effort and skill sommeliers and restaurateurs draw on to craft the best wine and beverage lists. From small bars and vineyards to pubs and clubs, as well as our most eminent restaurants, here’s the definitive ruling on where to find the best drinks lists in your state – and beyond.

Introducing the Winners of Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards for 2023...

• Australia’s Wine List of the Year: Cirrus, Barangaroo, NSW
• Judy Hirst Award: Nick Hildebrandt and Polly Mackarel, Cirrus, Barangaroo, NSW
• Best Wine List ACT: Italian and Sons, Braddon
• Best Wine List NSW: Cirrus, Barangaroo
• Best Wine List QLD: Agnes, Fortitude Valley
• Best Wine List SA: Restaurant Botanic, Adelaide
• Best Wine List Tas: Peppina, Hobart
• Best Wine List Vic: Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne
• Best Wine List WA: Shorehouse, Swanbourne
• Best City Restaurant: Cirrus, Barangaroo, NSW
• Best Club Restaurant Wine List: CHU Restaurant by China Doll, Rooty Hill, NSW
• Best Country Restaurant Wine List: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River, Western Australia
• Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List: Woodcut, Barangaroo, NSW
• Best Pub Restaurant Wine List: Mayfair Lane,
• Best Wine Bar List – the Fiona Macdonald Award: Where’s Nick, Marrickville, NSW
• Best New Wine List – the Tony Hitchin Award: Olivine Coburg, Victoria
• Best Wine List (50 Wines): Jimmy Wah’s, Burleigh Heads, Queensland
• Best Wine List (100 Wines): Rizla, Braddon, ACT
• Best Wine List (200 Wines): Restaurant Botanic, Adelaide
• Best List of Wines by the Glass: Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth, Western Australia
• Best Food and Wine Matching List: Amaru Melbourne, Armadale, Victoria
• Best Champagne List: Quay, The Rocks, NSW
• Best Sparkling Wine List: Cru Bar + Cellar, Fortitude Valley, Queensland
• Best Non-alcoholic List: Bells at Killcare, Killcare Heights, NSW
• Best Aperitif List: Bentley Restaurant + Bar, Sydney, NSW
• Best Digestif List: Agnes, Fortitude Valley
• Best Sake List: Leonie Upstairs, Carlton, Victoria
• Best Beer List: Mojo’s Kitchen, Bar & Bottleshop, Bunbury, Western Australia
• Best Cocktail List: Sarino’s, Baulkham Hills, NSW
• Best Listing of French Wines: Society, Melbourne, Victoria
• Best Listing of Italian Wines: Bistecca, Sydney, NSW
• Best Listing of a Region’s Wines: Stillwater, Launceston, Tasmania
• Best Listing of Australian Wines: Cafe Sydney, Sydney, NSW
• Best Listing of ACT Wines: Brunello, Canberra, ACT
• Best Listing of NSW Wines: Charred Kitchen & Bar, Orange, NSW
• Best Listing of SA Wines: Uraidla Hotel, Uraidla, South Australia
• Best Listing of Victorian Wines: Lake House, Daylesford, Victoria
• Best Listing of Tasmanian Wines: Peppina, Hobart
• Best Listing of WA Wines: Mojo’s Kitchen, Bar & Bottleshop, Bunbury, Western Australia
• Sommelier’s Choice: Mayfair Lane, Perth and SK Steak & Oyster, Brisbane.
• Australia’s Choice – As Voted by You: Catalina, Rose Bay, NSW

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