HOTEL/PUB TAVERN OF THE YEAR - METRO The Plough Inn
WINNER
For the third consecutive year, The Plough Inn has been crowned Pub/Tavern of the Year – Metro, reaffirming its reputation as one of Tasmania’s most dynamic and welcoming venues. This year’s success didn’t stop there – the Plough also picked up gongs for Best Sports Bar, Best TAB, and the Disability and Inclusion Award for a Hospitality Venue. It’s a rare feat to dominate across such diverse categories, but as the team will tell you, it’s no accident. Every corner of the venue has been designed with a purpose – and with people in mind. “Three years in a row, I think we try and improve every year,” Co-owner Peter Goss said. “We are very grateful for all the support, all our customers, all our suppliers, Hospitality Tasmania – it is good to have a pat on the back.” From rooftop drinks with city views to relaxed dining, big screens for every sport imaginable, and a TAB that feels more like a social hub than a betting room, The Plough Inn caters to every mood. “We have so many different outlets for people to go to,”
they said. “If they like to watch the horses or have a punt they can, or if they want to have a wine and meal or relax on the rooftop with a quiet beer they can.” At its heart, The Plough remains what every great pub should be: “All the sports on all the time, it is comfortable, it’s warm, it’s welcoming, everyone feels like they’re at home. That’s what it is all about.”
HOTEL/PUB TAVERN OF THE YEAR - REGIONAL longley international hotel
WINNER
Tavern) for a third consecutive year, and earned two silver medals for Best Beer Quality and Best Outdoor Hospitality Experience — a reflection of its all-round excellence and broad appeal. Manager Jill Brereton said the team was thrilled with the back-to-back recognition. “It feels pretty good actually, I didn’t think it would happen but it did. We’ve been busy. I think we know what we have got but you still always have to improve, and go for that other one per cent.” That mindset of continuous improvement is clear throughout the venue. With its signature live music sessions, relaxed outdoor beer garden, and a loyal following that stretches across southern Tasmania, the Longley International continues to represent the best of regional hospitality. The wins cap off another strong year for the venue, which remains a favourite for locals and visitors alike — a place where good music, great beer, and genuine country warmth come together in perfect harmony.
Like the Plough Inn, it was the same result in the Pub/ Tavern of the Year – Regional category as 2024, with the Longley International Hotel cementing its reputation as one of Tasmania’s most iconic and welcoming country pubs. Known for its lively atmosphere, community focus and authentic charm, the Longley also took out Best Live Music or Entertainment Venue (Pub/
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