Two newly opened restaurant and bar from the iconic InterContinental® Doha has recently been recognised as Best Luxury Restaurant Bar and Best Peruvian Cuisine in the World Luxury Restaurant Awards, which took place in the glamorous The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia on 6 July 2019.

InterContinental Doha’s La Mar by celebrity Chef Gastón Acurio, offers authentic Peruvian cuisine in a stunning beachfront setting, garnered the phenomenal accolade Best Peruvian Cuisine in the global category as it marks its 10th month in Doha. La Mar’s upstairs lounge, Manko brings you a chic Parisian nightlife experience, flying in weekly DJs from Paris and a unique Tuesday Manko Loko experience with a guest saxophonist or violinist and percussionist. Manko Doha has coveted Best Luxury Restaurant Bar in the Middle East category.

Michael Frydas, InterContinental Doha’s Food and Beverage Director, said:

These accolades give us more strength to continue setting the restaurant and bar scene in InterContinental Doha to even greater heights. We will strive to continuously delight our guests with our innovative food & beverage offerings and provide unforgettable dining experiences.’

The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards recognise establishments for world-class service excellence. Awards are presented on a country, regional, continental and global basis. Winners are selected by public vote online, providing true recognition that reflects the hard work and dedication exhibited by the staff.

The winners of the annual World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards were announced last night at a glitzy affair at The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia. This was the fourth event of its kind and more than 200 guests flew in from around the world, representing more than 90 countries, 450 spas and 270 restaurants.