2018 WINNERS
Congratulations to all the winners, runner-ups and nominees for the 2018 Golden Owl Awards. Thank you to everyone who came out to make this year’s show the biggest yet and embrace the beginning of a new era for Vancouver’s hospitality awards!
Best Atmosphere
THE PARLOUR
Runner Up: Wildebeest
Best Hotel Lounge
REFLECTIONS – ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA
Runner Up: The Lobby Lounge – Fairmont Pacific Rim
Best Pub
ALIBI ROOM
Runner Up: The American
Best Bartending Personality
ALEX BLACK – WILDEBEEST
Runner Up: Brian Grant – Resurrection Spirits
Best Late Night Lounge
THE KEEFER
Runner Up: Granville Room
Best Subculture Venue
THE RIO THEATRE
Runner Up: Calabash
Best Live Music Venue
THE COMMODORE BALLROOM
Runner Up: Fortune Sound Club
Best New Destination
BELLS & WHISTLES
Runner Up: D/6 Bar & Lounge
Manager of the Year
MICKY VALENS – HELLO GOODBYE BAR
Runner Up: Alex Zabori – Aura Nightclub
Nightclub of the Year
FORTUNE SOUND CLUB
Runner Up: Twelve West
Breakout Artist of the Year
LIA LIZA
Runner Up: Oki Freshwater
DJ Event of the Year
TIESTO – HARBOUR CONVENTION CENTRE
Runner Up: Odesza – PNE Forum
Social Event of the Year
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK
Runner Up: Deighton Cup
Best Service Experience
CHAMBAR
Runner Up: St Lawrence
Best Comedy Experience
THE COMEDY MIX
Runner Up: Yuk Yuks
Best Food Experience
ST LAWRENCE
Runner Up: Osteria Savio Volpe
Best Cocktail Experience
THE SHAMEFUL TIKI ROOM
Runner Up: The Diamond
Best Brunch Experience
MEDINA
Runner Up: Wildebeest
Best Brewery Experience
PARALLEL 49 BREWING
Runner Up: Strathcona Brewing
Hospitality Group of the Year
THIS IS BLUEPRINT
Runner Up: Safe & Sound Entertainment