2021 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
North West Coast shines
Endless views and a relaxed atmosphere is what Bayviews Restaurant and Lounge Bar promises, and Ann and Kirk Wyss and the team deliver, in spades. The enviable location and uninterrupted views across Burnie’s West Beach are just the start for the locals and many visitors that form the venue’s loyal customer base. But Ann says it’s the staff that make the experience award-worthy. “We’ve done it for 12 years and we’ve obviously got some very talented people. Patrick Sherriff who is our head chef that has been with us from day one, when he was just 21, we’ve got Isaac Troughton as our sous-chef, we’ve got our front of house manager Gregory, and Danielle Kennedy, who are really key people. “We can’t do what we do without our people – this is for them really”. “We actually really care about our customers and we don’t take it for granted the people who come into us” Ann said. Best Specialty or Themed Bar Best Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year - Metro BAYVIEWS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE BAR
Best Pub-Style Accommodation. Hotel/Pub Tavern of the Year - Regional STANLEY HOTEL
The Stanley Hotel took home two THA Awards for Excellence, recognised for both the pub itself and the accommodation rooms as well. Former THA board member Julian Jacobs has been involved in tourism ventures in Stanley for more than four decades. The Jacobs family are the unofficial custodians of Stanley, with Julian’s ancestors first settling in the area in the early 1800s. The couple took ownership of the pub over 20 years ago, and have transformed it into the heart of the seaside township. After a challenging 18 months through the COVID pandemic, Tracey says the awards are fantastic for the tight-knit staff. “We’ve got a really dedicated team and they’ve been with us a long time so it’s wonderful for them to get the recognition”. “Stanley’s just a great place to have a business in. The recognition for Stanley and Circular Head is good too”.
The seasonal menu paints a portrait of the region using the highest quality ingredients that we can find, focusing on six key areas: land, ocean, vineyards, livestock, dairy and orchard. Kirk said “We try to treat every customer the same, it doesn’t matter if it’s the Premier or a filmstar, or joe from around the corner – everybody is the same”. You don’t expect the awards, but it’s very special.
Photo credit: The Advocate
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