Celebrating Australia’s Top Hospitality Venues: AGFG Chef Hat Winners 2026

Each year, the Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards shine a spotlight on venues delivering outstanding food, service and dining experiences across the country. For operators, a Chef Hat isn’t just an accolade — it’s recognition of consistency, craft, and the countless hours that go into running a great venue.

The 2026 awards have now been announced, and we’re proud to see so many venues from the Bepoz community recognised among Australia’s best.

What the Chef Hat Awards represent

Chef Hats are awarded following independent reviews and ongoing feedback, recognising venues that consistently deliver high-quality dining experiences. From technique and creativity to execution and service, a Hat reflects a venue operating at the top of its game.

Congratulations to our Bepoz venues recognised in 2026

We work with hospitality operators across Australia every day, so it’s incredibly rewarding to see so many familiar names celebrated this year. A huge congratulations to the following Bepoz venues awarded a Chef Hat in 2026:

  • Bennelong - Sydney CBD, NSW - Modern Australian

  • Firedoor - Surry Hills, NSW - Modern Australian

  • Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant - Mosman, NSW - Modern Australian

  • Freyja - Melbourne CBD, VIC - Modern Australian

  • Margaret - Double Bay, NSW - Modern Australian

  • Gildas - Surry Hills, NSW - Spanish

  • Lana - Sydney CBD, NSW - Italian

  • Otto Brisbane - South Bank, QLD - Italian

  • The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant - Perth CBD, WA - European

  • Otto Ristorante Sydney - Woolloomooloo, NSW - Italian

  • Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast - Broadbeach, QLD - Modern Australian

  • Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar - Melbourne CBD, VIC - Italian

  • Bacash - South Yarra, VIC - Modern Australian

  • Gran Torino - Double Bay, NSW - Italian

  • Port Phillip Estate Dining Room - Red Hill South, VIC - Modern Australian

  • Tonic & Ginger - Fremantle, WA - Asian

  • Beach Byron Bay - Byron Bay, NSW - Modern Australian

  • Indigo Oscar - Cottesloe, WA - Latin American

  • BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar - Broadbeach, QLD - Modern Australian

  • Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar - Mermaid Beach, QLD - Modern Australian

  • Locale Noosa - Noosa Heads, QLD - Italian

  • The Restaurant Pendolino - Sydney, NSW - Italian

Proud to support hospitality teams behind the scenes

At Bepoz, we’re proud to work alongside hospitality operators across Australia, supporting venues with technology that helps them run efficiently, adapt as they grow, and stay focused on what matters most: their guests.

Congratulations again to all the venues recognised in the 2026 Chef Hat Awards. Your hard work, passion and commitment to hospitality does not go unnoticed.If you’re looking to upgrade your POS or want systems that grow with your venue, get in touch with the Bepoz team to see how we can help.