Premier Hotel Albany, Hybla Tavern and Bremer Bay Resort as much as win title of WA’s finest steak sandwich | USAEMALL.com

Three Great Southern pubs are up for the coveted title of best steak sanga in the State in the upcoming Australian Hotels Association awards.

Albany’s Premier Hotel and Hybla Tavern are joined by the Bremer Bay resort to compete in the 2025 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition.

The public can choose their preferred sandwich out of 19 regional and 50 metropolitan nominated restaurants.

Premier Hotel events and administration manager Yvette Boyd believes her pub’s beloved favourite is in with a chance due to its fresh ingredients and traditional style.

“The chef makes their own onion jam on site and it just finishes the sandwich off as a simple classic that works really well,” she said.

“It’s a traditional pub-style steak sandwich with really fresh ingredients.

“We even have Tuesday dedicated to our steak sandwiches, with our $25 steak sandwich and pint special.”

Bremer Bay Resort’s events and marketing manager Veronica Thomas, however, thinks the title belongs a bit further east along the south coast.

“We think our steak sandwich is the greatest because it’s packed with 200g of perfectly seasoned, medium-rare steak, layered with melted cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, sweet and tangy peperonata, and a bold chimichurri sauce — all served in a warm Turkish panini with a side of golden, crispy chips,” she said.

“(It’s) crafted with care by our talented head chef Noi Boonkerd and her exceptional team.”

Hybla Tavern on Middleton Beach is also in the running with its Melaleuka Farm Steak Sandwich, which head chef Arnaldo Ramos said includes a nod to his Filipino heritage while incorporating modern Australian flavours.

“Incorporating our very own premium Melaleuka Farm beef, farmed by us at our family farm in North Dandalup, our steak sandwich consists of only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and offers our guests an intriguing twist on a traditional steak sandwich, a dish that they would not expect and an unforgettable flavour that will keep them coming back,” he said

The public can sample the sandwiches and vote for their favourite online until May 26.

The people’s vote, combined with the results of mystery judge visits throughout May, will decide the top four metro and regional finalists who will demonstrate their prowess in a live cook-off at the 2025 AHA Hospitality Expo at Crown Perth on June 24 and 25.

AHA WA chief executive Bradley Woods said the steak sandwich competition — now in its 18th year — “captures the heart of Western Australia’s vibrant hospitality scene”.

It’s an opportunity for venues to showcase their culinary flair, engage with their communities, and be recognised for producing one of WA’s most iconic and loved dishes.

“This year’s competition promises to be a thrilling one, and we encourage everyone to get behind their favourite venue and help them secure a place in the live cook-offs.”