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Delicious meals, impeccable service and a satiating drinks menu are all key elements of a memorable dining experience, but what about the design and atmosphere of the venue itself?

The Eat Drink Design Awards celebrates just that – the design and innovation of hospitality venues of all scales and types.

Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects and the Design Institute of Australia, the 2015 awards received a record-breaking 176 entries across six categories: Best Restaurant Design, Best Bar Design, Best Café Design, Best Retail Design, Best Temporary Design and Best Identity Design.

Bringing together an expert panel of design and hospitality professionals, this year’s judges include: restaurateur and chef Karen Martini, designers Pascale Gomes-McNabb and Stuart Krelle, Australian Financial Review design editor Stephen Todd and Cameron Bruhn of Architecture Media.

Full shortlist of Eat Drink Design Awards:

BEST BAR DESIGN

  • Alex Hotel - Mezzanine Lounge & Roof Terrace by Arent&Pyke.
  • Arbory Bar & Eatery by Jackson Clements Burrows
  • Archie Rose Distilling Co. by Acme&Co. Photography by Murray Fredericks

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  • Astra by Grant Amon Architects. Photography by Peter Bennetts

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  • Bond Lounge by Hachem
  • Charming Squire by Collins & Turner in collaboration with Baber Studio & D’Occhio
  • Coppersmith Hotel by Hassell
  • Grand Cru by Noxon Giffen
  • Heart Attack and Vine Cafe by Nicky Adams in collaboration with perarchitects
  • Hennessy Lounge by Bates Smart. Photography by Sean Fennessy

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  • Heya Bar by Surroundings (architects)  MCD Construction (builders) Wendy Streatfield (branding and graphic design)
  • La Buvette by Enoki
  • Maker by ME
  • The Nelson by Technē Architecture + Interior Design
  • Monica Loves by NOTT Architects Gas Projects
  • Smalls by Fiona Lynch Office
  • Terminus Hotel by Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Photography by Shannon McGrath

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BEST RESTAURANT DESIGN

  • 2KW by Claire Kneebone
  • ACME by Luchetti Krelle
  • Bang by Nicholas Gurney
  • Beccafico by Matt Woods Design. Photography by David Wheeler

  • Billy Kwong by George Livissianis
  • Brisbane River Grill by Patrick Torcasio and Jit Lal
  • Cucina Vivo by Luchetti Krelle in collaboration with Steelman partners
  • East by Hecker Guthrie
  • Entrecôte by Flack Studio and Jason M Jones
  • Fancy Nance by Studio Tate
  • Fonda Hawthorn by Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Photography by Peter Tarasiuk

  • Gondola-Gondola by Sans-Arc Studio
  • Kiyomi by Luchetti Krelle in collaboration with Steelman partners
  • L’Hotel Gitan by SJB Interiors (Melbourne)
  • Loretta by Parsonson Architects
  • Lume by Studio Y
  • Mach2 by Machiavelli by Noxon Giffen
  • Moama Junction by Abeo Design (interior design and styling) and Altis Architecture (architecture and landscaping) Photography by James Geer

  • Pastuso by SMLWRLD
  • Polperro Winery by Hecker Guthrie
  • Rosa’s Canteen by Ha
  • Sean’s Kitchen by Alexander & CO. Photography by Murray Fredericks

  • The Butler by Luchetti Krelle
  • The Fat Duck by Bates Smart
  • Transformer Fitzroy by Breathe Architecture
  • Vanilla Upstairs by Chris Connell Design

BEST CAFE DESIGN

  • Abbots & Kinney by studio-gram
  • Alex Hotel - Lobby Espresso Bar & Lounge by Arent&Pyke
  • Campos Dulwich Hill by Luchetti Krelle
  • Code Black 119 Howard St by ZWEI Interiors Architecture. Photography by Michael Kai

  • Elsie Espresso by Elsie Espresso
  • Gauge by ME
  • Harry’s Bondi by Guru Projects. Photography by Nikki To

  • Hunters’ Roots by kitayama k architects
  • Hutch & Co by Biasol: Design Studio
  • Jardin Tan by Jackson Clements Burrows
  • Pickle in the Middle by Enoki
  • The Kettle Black by Studio You Me
  • The Shed Cafe Miranda by Design Portfolio. Photography by Alexandra Eleftheriou

  • Tom Dick & Harry by Christopher Elliott Design
  • Tukk & Co by Chris Connell Design
  • Jury by Biasol: Design Studio
  • MV Sorrento by Nexus Designs

BEST TEMPORARY DESIGN

  • Australian Pavilion Installation by Design By Pidgeon
  • Bibimbap by Symphonic Pixels
  • Broadsheet Restaurant by Therefore Studio. Photography by Kristoffer Paulsen

  • Code Black, Melbourne International Coffee Expo by ZWEI Interiors Architecture
  • Diamond Lab by Ryan Foote. Photography by Stu Morley

  • Lexus Design Pavilion by Mim Design
  • Pop Down Bar by DesignOffice
  • CCP Pop-Up by Folk Architects
  • Contessa by D’Occhio
  • Hortus by Folk Architects

BEST RETAIL DESIGN

  • East Village Urban Marketplace by Koichi Takada Architects
  • Gewurzhaus The Strand Arcade by Doherty Design Studio
  • Greene Street Juice Co. by Travis Walton Architecture
  • Laneway Greens by Travis Walton Architecture. Photography by Derek Swalwell

  • Ocean Made Seafoods by Shareen Joel Design
  • Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door + Kitchen by Denton Corker Marshall (loose furniture in association with Pascale Gomes McNabb)
  • Prahran Grocer by We Are Huntly and The Retail Group
  • The District by The Uncarved Block. Photography by John Gollings

  • The Farm Whole Foods by TomMarkHenry
  • TOMS - The Organic Meat Specialist by Flack Studio

BEST IDENTITY DESIGN

  • Abbots and Kinney by Crafty Design, Studio Gram Architects, Alex Hall Architect
  • Archie Rose Distilling Co. Identity by Squad Ink
  • BANG Street Food by Sonnet
  • Glovers Station Elsternwick (cafe identity) by Work Art Life Studios. Photography by Andrew Ashton

  • Gondola-Gondola by Peculiar Familia
  • Heya Bar by Surroundings (architects),  MCD Construction (builders), Wendy Streatfield (branding and graphic design) Photography by Savannah Van Der Niet

  • Pickle in the Middle by Enoki
  • Providence by BrandWorks