For the first time after 3 successful years in Singapore and Hong Kong, Bar awards have ventured to Bangkok. A two-week nomination process combining the effort of The Panel and public, the list of the top 10 nominees under the 12 categories are now announced:

(all candidates are listed in alphabetical order of their first name)

1) The Rising Star, presented by PERRIER
This award aims to encourage new and young people to join the F&B industry.

• "Kenny" Dedsakda Thianthong - Vesper Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
• Jamie Rhind - The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• "Kira" Kirataya Yomie - Rabbit Hole
• "Joey" Krit Parkobdee - Bronx Liquid Parlour
• Michele Montauti - Miky's Cocktail Bar By Opus
• "Wut" Nattawut Jeerasatienkul - Il Fumo Charcoal & Cocktail
• "Pae" Nont Ketumarn - Morimoto
• "Depp" Noppasate Hirunwathit - Revolucion Cocktail
• "Ann" Pinsuda Pongprom - The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• Saimai Nantarat - Bunker

2) Best Restaurant Bar, presented by RESTAURANT PUB & BAR ASIA (RPB)
This award recognizes great restaurants with an equally great bar and beverage program.

• 1881 by Water Library
• Bunker
• Eat Me
• Fillets
• Hyde & Seek Gastro Bar
• Il Fumo Charcoal & Cocktail
• Sorrento
• Vesper Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
• Vogue Lounge
• Zuma

3) Best Beer Bar, presented by PERONI
This award recognizes knowledgeable and unique beer experiences.

• Beer Belly
• Brew Beers & Ciders
• Brewski Craft Beer Bar (Radisson Blu)
• Bunker
• Hair of The Dog (All locations)
• HOBS House of Beers (All locations)
• Taproom Experience Craft Beer
• Tasting Room by Mikkeller
• The Beer Bridge
• Wishbeer Home Bar

4) Best Bar & Beverage Publication, presented by EAST IMPERIAL
This category awards the best in bar and beverage writing, coverage and publication.

• BK Magazine
• Drink Magazine
• Drinks BKK
• Drinks World
• Gourmet & Cuisine
• Guru Magazine by Bangkok Post
• Mother Drunker
• Siam2Nite
• Time Out Bangkok
• Vasachol Quandri (Freelance writer)

5) Best Bar Food, presented by SIAM FOOD SERVICES
This award aims to acknowledge fantastic bars with an equally fantastic food program.

• Bronx Liquid Parlor
• Bunker
• Junker and Bar
• Miky's Cocktail Bar By Opus
• Rarb By Escapade
• Smalls
• Tep Bar
• The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• Vesper Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
• Vogue Lounge

6) Best Hospitality Team, presented by PIERRE FERRAND COGNAC
The award aims to encourage the most hospitable and welcoming bar team.

• Backstage Cocktail Bar
• Hyde & Seek
• Miky's Cocktail Bar By Opus
• Q&A Bar
• Rabbit Hole
• Smalls
• Teens of Thailand
• The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• Vesper Restaurant & Cocktail
• Vogue Lounge

7) Best Hotel Bar, presented by CHOPE
This category recognizes the very best in hotel bar and beverage experiences.

• Aqua Bar (Anantara Hotel Siam)
• Char (Hotel Indigo)
• House on Sathorn (W Hotel)
• Scarlett (Pullman Hotel)
• Sirroco (Lebua Hotel)
• The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• The Speakeasy (Hotel Muse)
• The St Regis Bar (St Regis Hotel)
• Vertigo & Moon Bar (Banyan Tree)
• Woo Bar (W Hotel)

8) Most Creative Cocktail Bar, presented by COINTREAU
This award is to recognize those bars that constantly push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in beverages.

• Backstage Cocktail Bar
• Bronx Liquid Parlour
• Eat Me
• Miky's Cocktail Bar By Opus
• Q&A Bar
• Rabbit Hole
• Sugar Ray You've Just Been Poisoned
• Teens of Thailand
• The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• Vesper Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

9) Best New Cocktail Bar, presented by CAMPARI
This award aims to encourage growth within the community by acknowledging the hard work in opening a new establishment.

• Backstage Cocktail Bar
• Bronx Liquid Parlour
• Bunker
• Charm Eatery and Bar
• Evil Man Blues
• Freebird
• Ku Bar
• Miky's Cocktail Bar By Opus
• Sri Trat Restaurant & Bar
• Wild & Co

10) The Ada Coleman Awards, presented by GRANDMA JINN
This award aims to encourage more females to join the F&B industry through the recognition of the community’s greatest role models.

• "Bell" Paradee Sahathanasomboon - Sri Trat Restaurant & Bar
• "Debby" Huei-Yun Tang - Foodie Collection
• "Kira" Kirataya Yomie - Rabbit Hole
• "Oil" Wareenwan Yodkamol - Freebird
• "Milk" Pailin Sajjanit - Zuma
• "Ann" Pinsuda Pongprom - The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• Saimai Nantarat - Bunker
• "Fah Beer" Suchada Sopjaree - The Owl Society
• "Chacha" Suwincha Singsuwan - Rabbit Hole
• "Im" Vasachol Quandri - Freelance writer

11) Bartender of the Year, presented by DIAGEO WORLD CLASS
This award recognizes the best leaders and mentors in the bar and beverage community.

• "Mr. B" Attaporn De Silva - Q&A Bar
• Hideyuki Saito - Bronx Liquid Parlour
• Jamie Rhind - The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• "Gov" Kitibordee Chartutim - Backstage Cocktail Bar
• Michele Montauti - Miky's Cocktail Bar By Opus
• Niks Anuman-Rajadhon - Teens of Thailand
• "Milk" Pailin Sajjanit - Zuma
• "Neung" Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn - Backstage Cocktail Bar
• "Palm" Supawit Muttarattana - Vesper Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
• "Chacha" Suwincha Singsuwan - Rabbit Hole

12) Best Cocktail Bar, presented by STOLICHNAYA VODKA
This category aims to acknowledge the establishment that is constantly working hard to provide the ultimate bar experience.

• Backstage Cocktail Bar
• Bronx Liquid Parlour
• Bunker Bar
• Q&A Bar
• Rabbit Hole
• Sugar Ray You've Just Been Poisoned
• Teens of Thailand
• The Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
• Vesper Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
• Vogue Lounge

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The Lead Panel for Bangkok 2017
Responsible for the growth and direction of the Bangkok bar scene. They do this through determining the award categories and selecting the other members of The Panel. In addition to this, they are also the representatives of The Bar Awards Bangkok.

• “Aunn” Chanond Purananda (Hyde & Seek)
• “Chacha” Suwincha Singsuwan (Rabbit Hole)
• “Ton” Pongpak Sudthipongse (Sorrento)
• “Neung” Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn (Backstage Cocktail Bar)
• “Im” Vasachol Quadri (Freelance writer)
• Knut Randhem (Dictador)
• Minway Chi (Bootleggers)
• Niks Anuman-Radjadhon (Teens of Thailand)
• “Tommy” Suwan Seelee (Cielo Sky Bar)
• “Milk” Pailin Sajjanit (Zuma)

Regional Bar Awards dates:
Bangkok 23 April 2017
Singapore 18 June 2017
Hong Kong 20 August 2017
Kuala Lumpur 22 October 2017

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