Sponsored by Bendigo Bank, the Small Business or Division/ Department of a Business category is open to all businesses that operate with four to 20 full time (or equivalent) employees.
Understanding the importance of small business success in Geelong, Bendigo Bank is proud to see the 2022 Small Business Award go to The 18th Amendment Bar.
Located up an unassuming and dimly lit staircase on Little Malop Street, The 18th Amendment Bar is a hidden gem in the heart of Geelong.
Imitating the ambience and atmosphere of speakeasy bars in the United States prohibition era, the 18th Amendment Bar opened in July 2017 and has since received a barrage of happy customers, glowing reviews, recommendations and accolades.
Having won the GBEA’s Emerging Business Award in both 2019 and 2020, as well as the Tourism and Hospitality Award in 2021, it is clear that The 18th Amendment Bar is a real success with Geelong locals and visitors alike.
Offering an abundance of premium spirits and liqueurs, the bar’s tantalizingly creative cocktail menu is a hit with patrons that both do and don’t drink alcohol. There are over 20 cocktails to choose from, with a delicious mocktail menu to ensure non-drinkers don’t miss out.
This vibrant venue is sure to deliver great service, a wonderful atmosphere and even better beverages.
“The 18th Amendment Bar Geelong provides high end cocktail bar experiences in an elegant atmosphere filled with intricate attention to detail of the prohibition era,” the judges said. “Acknowledged internationally and Australia wide by the hospitality and cocktail industry, their cocktails have been finalists in every cocktail competition since they opened. Gorge and his team have now expanded regionally, and through their excellent reputation as the best cocktail bar in the land, continue to drive tourism to the region which benefits everyone.”
