Editor’s update — October 2026: Alibi Bar & Dining is no longer operating under that name. Ovolo Sydney, Woolloomooloo now lists Bar Woolloomooloo as its on-site bar and dining venue. The article below covers Alibi’s recognition at the 2019 TAA Awards and is retained for historical reference. Visit the hotel’s current dining page for updated information.
Ovolo Hotels were among the best hotels across the country that were honoured last night at the annual Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence (TAA Awards).
The TAA Awards recognise hotels that excel in a wide range of categories in the accommodation industry, including conferences and events, community contribution, environmental sustainability, accommodation, restaurants and bars and people, and are recognised as the most prestigious hospitality and tourism awards in the country. With the quality of services and facilities in the hotel sector becoming greater every year, so too does the competition.
The awards were held during a dinner on Thursday 25 July 2019 at The Star Sydney and saw Ovolo take home the prestigious Bar of the Year award in the Deluxe Hotels division, for Alibi at their Sydney flagship hotel Ovolo Woolloomoolooo.
Adding yet another feather to its cap, the innovative hotel collection are on to a winning streak for 2019. Earlier this year, the independent, design-led hotel collection, picked up the award for #1 Hotel in Australia and South Pacific, for their unique Ovolo Woolloomooloo property in this years’ TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards for Hotels, 2019.
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