Bar Awards 2022: The country’s 12 best Tequila Bars as voted by you

Pancho Villa, Hobart

It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 20st Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peaks in the lead up. Today, it’s one of the bar industry’s go-to spirits and the bars that specialise in it. Yep, it’s Tequila Bars.

400 Rabbits, Brisbane

The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 7th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from September 3rd to 7th — click here to visit the barweek.com.au and check out the full timetable.

And if you’re a finalist in this year’s awards, ticket sales will launch at sydneybarweek.com.au as soon as the print issue lands in bars and mailboxes. Tickets are exclusively available for sponsors and the bar trade.

So without further ado, here are the Top 12. Congrats to all the finalists!

Cantina OK!, Sydney

Tequila Bar of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Tequila Patron

400 Rabbits, Brisbane, QLD

Bodega Underground, Melbourne, VIC

Caballitos, Perth, WA

Cantina OK!, Sydney, NSW

El Grotto, Scarborough, WA

Esteban, Sydney, NSW

Hey Chica, Fortitude Valley, QLD

Hot Tamale, Darwin, NT

La Cholita, Northbridge, WA

Mesa Verde, Melbourne, VIC

Pancho Villa, Hobart, TAS

Tio’s Cerveceria, Surry Hills, NSW

El Grotto, Perth