Oak & Vine Restaurant has been named the Sunshine State’s best hotel bar in the 2025 Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence.
The rooftop bar and restaurant is located at Oaks Cairns Hotel – part of Minor Hotels’ Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites – and is a famous Far North Queensland destination for sundowner drinks, cocktails and nightcaps.
“This award is a reflection of our team’s passion, innovation and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences,” says Craig Hooley, chief operating officer, Minor Hotels Australasia.
“Oak & Vine has set a new benchmark for hotel bars in Queensland and we couldn’t be prouder.
“Congratulations to the hotel’s food and beverage manager, Kapil Todkar, and cluster general manager Gurpreet Gulati for leading a team that embodies Oaks Hotels’ hospitality offering.”
