QT Hotels & Resorts celebrated significant wins at the 31st Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards, the Australian hospitality industry's benchmark for success in wine lists and wine service. The design-led hotel's collection has received a total of 20 glasses at the country's top wine awards.  

This year, QT surpasses previous years' accolades as QT Canberra's signature restaurant, Capitol Bar & Grill, took home category wins of 'Best Wine List ACT', 'Australia's Best Listing of ACT Wines' and was a recognised as a finalist for 'Australia's Best Cocktail List'. 

QT's signature restaurants and bars have been awarded the following, matching their 20 collective glasses in 2023; QT Sydney's Gowings and QT Perth's Santini Bar & Grill earned the highest rating for restaurants with three glasses, the sixth consecutive year Gowings has received this honour and the fourth consecutive year for Santini. Yamagen at QT Gold Coast and QT Newcastle's Jana Restaurant & Bar also received three glasses for a third year. 

Parlour at QT Sydney and QT Canberra's Capitol Bar & Grill received three glasses for the second year. QT Melbourne's Pascale Bar & Grill received two glasses for the fifth consecutive year. 

QT Hotels & Resorts, who are a part of EVT, continue to cement themselves as industry leaders when it comes to their restaurants and bars, highlighted by their exemplary group wine programs. The collection of glasses across the portfolio of award-winning QT venues reflects their premium offering and their reputation as destination dining in their respective cities. 

Callum Kennedy, Group General Manager, EVT Hotels & Resorts shared, “What an honour to be acknowledged at these esteemed awards. At the heart of our wine program is our dedication to championing local winemakers, alongside our commitment to providing memorable experiences for each guest. The QT team of expert hospitality and wine professionals believe there's a perfect wine for everyone, and we are all about catering to their individual preferences.” 

QT's dedication to nurturing and developing their team is evident through these accolades. The Wine Bite program, a fully digitised wine, food, and service-learning initiative, upskills and empowers the hospitality team, fostering a positive workplace culture. 

The 2024 Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards were held on Monday 30 September with all winners acknowledged at www.winelistoftheyear.com.au.  

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