The Nightclub & Bar Media Group has announced winners of its 2015 Nightclub & Bar Awards.
From hundreds of nominations, winners were recognized for “demonstrating expertise, professionalism and sales success,” according to a press release.
The Nightclub & Bar Awards recognize both individual winners and establishments, exhibiting excellence in various aspects of the industry. They will be celebrated during an awards ceremony at the upcoming Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, March 30 – April 1.
Nightclub Awards:
Dayclub of the Year
- Winner: Nikki Beach – Miami, FL
- Finalist: Maya Dayclub – Scottsdale, AZ
Lounge of the Year
- Winner: The Sayers Club – Los Angeles, CA
- Finalist: No. 8 – New York, NY
New Concept of the Year
- Winner: E11even – Miami, FL
- Finalist: Gilded Lily – New York, NY
Nightclub of the Year
- Winner: Exchange LA – Los Angeles, CA
- Finalist: Space Ibiza – New York, NY
Promo, Party or Event of the Year
- Winner: I Don’t Give a FLUXX – FLUXX Nightclub, San Diego, CA
- Finalist: I Love Tuesday’s – Shrine, Mashantucket, CT
Resident DJ of the Year
- Winner: DJ Francois K – Cielo, New York NY
- Finalist: DJ E-Rock – No. 8, New York, NY
Bar Awards:
Bartender of the Year
Winner: Steve Schneider – Employees Only, New York, NY
Beer Bar of the Year
- Winner: Avenue Pub – New Orleans, LA
- Finalist: APEX – Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar of the Year
- Winner: Employees Only – New York, NY
- Finalist: The Zig Zag Café – Seattle, WA
New Concept of the Year
- Winner: Proof and Pantry – Dallas, TX
- Finalist: Devil’s Acre – San Francisco, CA
Promo, Party or Event of the Year
- Winner: Kentucky Derby – I|O Urban Roofscape, Chicago, IL
- Finalist: FIVE | TEN – Side Bar, San Diego, CA
Restaurant Bar of the Year
- Winner: Linger – Denver, CO
- Finalist: Bottlefork – Chicago, IL
Small Wonder Bar of the Year
- Winner: The Gibson – Washington, DC
- Finalist: The Last Word – Livermore, CA
Sports Bar of the Year
- Winner: Spirit of ’77 – Portland, OR
- Finalist: Stats – Atlanta, GA
Las Vegas Nightclub Awards:
Nightclub of the Year
- Winner: Hakkasan at MGM Grand
- Finalist: XS at Encore
Cocktail Bar of the Year
- Winner: Alibi Cocktail Lounge at Aria
- Finalist: Chandelier Bar at The Cosmopolitan
Dayclub of the Year
- Winner: Marquee Dayclub & Dome at The Cosmopolitan
- Finalist: Wet Republic at MGM Grand
Lounge of the Year
- Winner: Ling Ling Lounge inside Hakkasan at MGM Grand
- Finalist: Hyde at Bellagio
New Concept of the Year
- Winner: Drai’s at The Cromwell
- Finalist: Life at SLS
Promo, Party or Event of the Year
- Winner: XS Nightswim at Encore
- Finalist: Snoopadellic Cabaret at TAO
Resident DJ of the Year
- Winner: DJ VICE – Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan
- Finalist: DJ Stellar – Light Nightclub at Mandalay Bay
Restaurant Bar of the Year
- Winner: Echo & Rig Butcher and Steakhouse at Tivoli Village
- Finalist: Citizens Kitchen & Bar at Mandalay Bay
