The Thirsty Farmer pub in Baradine is still in a whirl after their win for Best Traditional Pub Accommodation (under $150) at the Australian Hospitality Awards (AHA) NSW on 29 October. 

The competition at the AHA NSW Awards was fierce this year with over 950 nominations across 48 categories. 

Around 1,350 people from the hospitality industry attended the awards held at the Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.

"We were genuinely very shocked and humbled. It's great to be recognised. Hopefully, it makes more people want to visit the area," Christina Deans, wife of co-owner Alexander Deans said.

Mr Deans and fellow Baradine local Bradley Purdy bought the business less than two years ago to share the fond memories they made in the pub as youngsters with locals and tourists alike and make some new ones.

"They wanted to reopen it and have something fun for the town," Christina said. 

"We just want to see Baradine do well and invite more people here." 

Since they bought the pub, Mrs Deans said she has noticed more people coming through Baradine and stopping to see what the area has to offer. 

"I've noticed more people from Sydney coming and staying here for the star gazing, or families passing through to Lightning Ridge. We get contractors as well who stay for a few weeks." 

The goal for the owners is to make guests feel like they are at home. 

"We want to give it a bit more of a character." 

The Thirsty Farmer's next step is to launch a coffee bar on the side window for guests to grab a cuppa as they start their day.

The newly opened Nyngan Hotel is already taking big strides after getting a highly commended award for Best Deluxe Pub Accommodation (over $150) after opening in July.

"We're thrilled and honored to receive the award of Highly Commended in the 'Best Delux Pub Accommodation' category at the industry's most prestigious hospitality awards," owner Emily Stanton said.

"Competing with multimillion-dollar venues in high-population areas and coastal locations, this recognition is a true testament to the hard work, passion, and dedication we poured into our restoration of the Nyngan."

"Winning the award, despite the incredible competition is a very proud moment for us."

Emily Stanton at the AHA NSW holding the award for Best Delux Pub Accommodation after opening the hotel a few months ago.

The Nyngan Hotel was up against hotels, such as the Beach Hotel Byron Bay and The Lucky Hotel from Newcastle.

 The Nyngan Hotel was nominated for eight awards, including Regional Hotel of the Year and People's Choice Award. 

Owners James and Emily Stanton reopened the pub after the last beer was poured in the 1980s and the pub has already been receiving raving reviews with guests leaving reviews calling the establishment, "refined", "stunning", and "fresh". 

"I have lived in Nyngan all my life and am very passionate about our town. Six generations of my family have now walked through the doors of this pub and I think for that reason and many others, this building is worth bringing back to life," Mrs Stanton said about the opening of the pub on Instagram. 

Despite not winning an award this year, the Imperial Hotel in Coonabarabran received nominations in four categories including Best Steak, Best Traditional Pub Accommodation (under $150), Best Cheap Meal, and Best Regional Casual Dining.