And now, without further ado, your 2018 Pineapple Award Winners are here!!!

We know you’ve been waiting for the results and here they are!
We wanted to announce them in a special way and will continue to evolve the award process.  We would like to congratulate all the nominees for an incredible year and, of course, making Miami a better place to drink.  We would also like to thank our panel of judges of Editor’s Choice.  We know voting isn’t easy and the nominees were all awesome.  Remember we don’t repeat year-to-year winners in the same category.  Without further ado,

Here are your 2018 Pineapple Award Winners:

Editor’s Choice Winners

Best Local Beer Selection: Boxelder

Best Brewery: Funky Buddha

Best Sommelier: Jacqueline Pirolo (Macchialina)

Rising Bar Star: Jesus Perez (EO)

Best Hidden Gem: Jaguar Sun

Best Playlist: Better Days

Best Brand Ambassador:  Rob Ferrara (The Glenlivet)

Best Happy Hour:  Lost Boy Dry Goods

Best Hotel Bar:  Minnow Bar

Best Restaurant Bar:  Le Sirenuse Restaurant at The Surf Club

Best New Bar:  Jaguar Sun

Best High Volume Bar:  1-800-LUCKY

Bartender of the Year:  Gui Jaroschy

Best Cocktail Menu:  Le Sirenuse Restaurant at The Surf Club

Bar of the Year:  Jaguar Sun

 

People’s Choice Winner

Best Local Beer Selection: Kush

Best Brewery: Funky Buddha

Best Sommelier: Jacqueline Pirolo (Macchialina)

Rising Bar Star: Jesus Perez (EO)

Best Hidden Gem: Jaguar Sun

Best Playlist: Sweet Liberty

Best Brand Ambassador: Courtney Lane (St. Germain)

Best Happy Hour:  Mama Tried

Best Hotel Bar:  Mini Bar

Best Restaurant Bar:  27 Restaurant

Best New Bar:  Mama Tried

Best High Volume Bar:  Mama Tried

Bartender of the Year:  Chris Norton

Best Cocktail Menu:  Le Sirenuse Restaurant at The Surf Club

Bar of the Year:  Sweet Liberty