QT's Capitol Bar & Grill Is the Jewel in the ACT Restaurant Crown
- Written by Stephen Howard
QT Canberra cemented its place in the ACT hospitality and accommodation scene winning not one, but two top industry awards at 2015 Australian Hotels Association (AHA) ACT Hospitality Awards last week.
Following in the footsteps of last year's wins, winning Best Prestigious Dining Venue and Best Cocktail Bar (Accommodation Division), QT Canberra has taken home 'Best Prestigious Dining Venue' for the second year running and 'Best Wine List' in 2015.
The 2015 ACT AHA Hospitality Awards, is a prestigious ceremony held annually to celebrate the achievements of the state's leading hospitality providers and these wins secure QT Canberra's place in the annual awards in which they'll be up against the best from each state.
“From a popular Braddon gastro-pub to a unique, five-star hotel and a world-class wildlife retreat, this year's winners showcased innovation and progression across the ACT's growing hospitality sector,” said Brad Watts, AHA ACT General Manager.
“QT Canberra truly take diners and guests on a culinary journey with Capitol Bar & Grill through a menu created by QT Hotels Creative Food Director, Robert Marchett and a curated wine list by Ian Cook,' said Paul Scott, General Manager QT Canberra. “It offers a choice of eclectic wines and a menu of bistro classics and future favourites with an Italian twist - perfect for a power dinner!”
Lucky's at QT Canberra was also recently recognised at the National Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Awards for Excellence, with the speakeasy bar picking up the award for 'Best Bar Presentation and Service (Regional)'.
A significant part of the Canberra landscape with the building being steeped in local and national history; Prime Ministers have been made and ousted to iconic acceptance speeches and back-room meetings. QT Canberra's unique designer space celebrates this history through bold design, a mix of quirky artefacts, bespoke furniture, a daring use of colour and art, and the ultimate food and drink offering.
The hotel has 205 guest rooms and suites which are kitted out with designer décor and all the business savvy mod-cons the astute businessman or woman needs to get the job done, from seamless technology offering, bathroom amenities by New York's Malin+Goetz to a team geared to assist you with any left-field requests.
QT also offers a number of exclusive retreats with secret rooms, private hideaways and secluded spaces for those wanting to take the edge off a long day in the trenches or hold private meetings all with fully stocked bars and a loaded bar snack menu.
About QT Hotels & Resorts
QT Hotels and Resorts is the concept of Amalgamated Holdings Limited, one of Australia's premier entertainment, hospitality, tourism and leisure companies. The properties promise to deliver an eclectic design experience, teamed with bold entertainment offerings and unsurpassable service for corporate and leisure travellers. QT Hotels & Resorts include QT Sydney, QT Gold Coast, QT Port Douglas, QT Falls Creek and QT Canberra with QT Museum Wellington, QT Bondi and QT Melbourne joining the QT mix in 2015/16.
About QT Canberra
QT Canberra is set in the iconic Canberra establishment of Lakeside Hotel, with a redesigned exterior and interior by renowned designer Nic Graham, the building will embrace new technology, distinctive art and cutting edge design.
The building is steeped in Canberra history; Prime Ministers have been made and ousted to iconic acceptance speeches and back-room meetings. The unique designer space celebrates this history through bold design, a mix of quirky artefacts, bespoke furniture, a daring use of colour and art, and the ultimate food and beverage offering.
About Capitol Bar & Grill
Capitol Bar & Grill is a food concept created by acclaimed Australian restaurateur Robert Marchetti, QT Hotels Creative Food Director and a wine list carefully curated by Ian Cook, QT's wine consultant. Capitol Bar & Grill, awarded One Hat by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2015, crowned 'Most Prestigious Restaurant' and have the 'Best Wine List' in ACT by the Australian Hotel Association and has also included in The Australian top 50 Hottest Restaurants in Australia and AFR's 500 Hottest Restaurants in Australia. The restaurant offers a choice of fine wine and a menu of bistro classics and future favourites with an Italian twist – perfect for a power dinner.
