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Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Preparing & Cooking Fish and Seafood
by Georgina Campbell
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Ireland’s Leading Independent Food & Hospitality Guide
Award Categories
- - ‘HOSPITALITY HERO’ AWARD 2025Niall Rochford, Ashford Castle, Co MayoA great ship needs a great captain and you won’t find better than the man at the helm of Ireland’s premier hospitality destination, Ashford Castle. Ireland’s grandest castle hote ...
more... - - ‘MOVERS & SHAKERS’ AWARD 2025 Eunice Power, ...AndChips, Dungarvan, Co Waterford“Not your average chipper” is how Eunice Power describes her stylish fish and chip restaurant on the quays of Dungarvan, and it would be hard to put it better. With its elegant frontag ...
more... - - BEST SUPPORTER OF IRISH FOOD & DRINK PRODUCERS 2025
Sponsored by sponsored by Bord BiaGrow HQ Café and Larder, Waterford, Co WaterfordFounded by journalist-turned-campaigner Michael Kelly in 2009, GIY (Grow It Yourself) has grown from a spark of inspiration into a powerful international movement, encouraging tens of thousands of ...
more... - - RURAL & COMMUNITY AWARDS 2025
Sponsored by Sponsored by The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo, Co LeitrimRURAL & COMMUNITY AWARDS 2025RURAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR: Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Co Monaghan Sponsored by the Rigney family’s iconic business, The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, this new a ...
more... - - FINE DINING AWARDS 2025 FINE DINING AWARDS 2025FINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2025: Allta, Dublin Perfectly illustrating the way in which the line between fine and casual dining is becoming ever more blurred is this remarkable restaurant, ...
more... - - HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2025 HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 20255-Star Hotel of the Year: Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Co Galway Just a couple of miles from Galway city, yet beautifully set within a 138-acre estate overlooking Lough Corrib, Glenlo Abbey ...
more... - - SMALL STAY AWARDS 2025 SMALL STAY AWARDS 2025COUNTRY HOUSE: Lough Inagh Lodge, Connemara Co Galway Set against the dramatic backdrop of Connemara’s Twelve Bens, with Lough Inagh at its doorstep, this former sporting lodge has been tra ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2025 CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2025HISTORIC DESTINATION: Petronella, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny Not many restaurants capture history and atmosphere quite like Petronella, on Kilkenny’s famous Butterslip Lane off High Street. Beh ...
more... - - SPECIALITY HOSPITALITY & SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2025 SPECIALITY HOSPITALITY & SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2025VISITOR ATTRACTION 2025: Ballycroy Visitor Centre and Ginger & Wild Café, Co Mayo Famed for its rewilding project, dark skies and vast area of blanket bog among many other wonderful th ...
more... - - ‘MEMORABLE MOMENTS’ AWARDS 2025 'MEMORABLE MOMENTS' AWARDS 2025‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Café Rua is impossible to miss with its cheerful red ...
more... - - SPECIAL IRISH HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2025 SPECIAL IRISH HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2025FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2025: Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites, Co Clare At the heart of Lahinch, one of Ireland’s favourite seaside destinations, the Lahinch Coast Hotel & Su ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2025 IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2025HOTEL: Granville Hotel, Waterford On the quayside in the heart of Waterford City, the Granville Hotel is one of Ireland’s oldest and most atmospheric hotels. With historic associations &nda ...
more... - - ‘NATURAL FOOD’ AWARDS 2025 'NATURAL FOOD' AWARDS 2025GEORGINA CAMPBELL FOOD TOURISM EXPERIENCE 2025 St Tola Farmhouse Cheese & Goat Farm, Ennistymon, Co Clare Famous across Ireland and beyond, St Tola Goat Cheese has long been a star on the m ...
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- - ‘HOSPITALITY HERO’ AWARD 2025
- - ‘HOSPITALITY HERO’ AWARD 2024
Mark Nolan, Dromoland Castle, Co ClareThe ancestral home of the O’Briens, barons of Inchiquin and direct descendants of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, Dromoland Castle is one of the few Irish estates tracing its history back ...
more... - - ‘MOVERS & SHAKERS’ AWARD 2024
Sally Barnes, Woodcock Smokery, Skibbereen, Co CorkA passionate believer in the value of tradition when it comes to indigenous food – and especially fish - the legendary West Cork fish smoker and educator, Sally Barnes, is one of the most re ...
more... - - BEST SUPPORTER OF IRISH FOOD & DRINK PRODUCERS 2024
Sponsored by Bord Bia
The Coach House, Roundwood, Co WicklowExciting developments in County Wicklow saw The Coach House in Roundwood re-opening in new ownership recently - and joining up with the brilliant Roundwood Stores next door. When Simon Pratt, his ...
more... - - FINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2024
OX, BelfastConsistency is one of the main themes of this year’s awards and - when a respected reviewer comments that “We had dined here before and, with those excellent memories still fresh in my ...
more... - - FINE DINING HOTEL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2024
House Restaurant, Cliff House Hotel Ardmore, Co WaterfordA bold modern boutique hotel overlooking Ardmore Bay, this chic five-star bolthole near Dungarvan has many strings to its bow, not least its setting. Tucked into the cliff beside the charming vill ...
more... - - NEIGHBOURHOOD FINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2024
The Lemon Tree Restaurant, Letterkenny, Co DonegalA Letterkenny favourite since 1999, this family-run restaurant celebrates 25 years in business this year although it has been in a spacious new setting near the original premises since 2017. To th ...
more... - - BIJOU FINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2024
Restaurant Chestnut, Ballydehob, Co Cork‘Small’ is not the word for this famously big-hearted little restaurant – but ‘bijou’ describes the former pub well, as it really is a little gem. Gifted chef and Wes ...
more... - - CHEF OF THE YEAR
Danni Barry, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Co GalwayHailing originally from Northern Ireland, Danni Barry worked in many acclaimed kitchens including Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume before returning to Belfast a decade ago to work again for her ...
more... - - 5-STAR HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co KerryOpen since 1991 and set in a 300-acre estate across the river from Kenmare town, this gently contemporary hotel has welcoming fires burning in the handsome foyer and in a lounge bar which - like t ...
more... - - 4-STAR HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
Kilkea Castle Estate & Golf Club, Castledermot, Co KildareIreland’s oldest inhabited castle, Kilkea dates back to the 12th century. The original structure is surprisingly small - a ‘boutique castle’ perhaps - but it is authentic and ele ...
more... - - 3-STAR HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
Foyles Hotel, Clifden, Co GalwayAs many will know, the Guide has a soft spot for traditional three-star hotels, which so often provide an unassuming, authentically Irish and kindly priced experience that is not likely to be foun ...
more... - - BOUTIQUE HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
Elephant Rock Hotel, Portrush Co AntrimThe rise of the boutique hotel is a welcome trend in Irish hospitality and, at its best, this is a genre that is providing a wonderfully quirky mix of old and new, with hands-on hospitality, great ...
more... - - BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
The Horse & Jockey Hotel, Horse & Jockey, Co TipperaryOnce discovered, few would travel between Cork and Dublin without a stop at the Horse & Jockey and there are good reasons for that. A hotel of many parts, this family-run four star is exceptio ...
more... - - SMALL STAY AWARDS 2024 - COUNTRY HOUSE
Ballyvolane House, Fermoy, Co Cork‘Proper country houses’ that have not been over-modernised and remain true to their roots are becoming a rarity these days, but Justin and Jenny Green’s 18th century gem is just ...
more... - - SMALL STAY AWARDS 2024 - GUESTHOUSE
Teach de Broc, Ballybunion, Co KerryBallybunion has long been a popular seaside resort, welcoming visitors from near and far since the 19th century. And, since 1994, many have wisely chosen to stay at Teach de Broc, a luxuriously ap ...
more... - - SMALL STAY AWARDS 2024 - B&B
Barnahown, Mitchelstown, Co CorkYou don't have to be seeking an active holiday to love Barnahown, but it must help - with wonderful mountain treks and bike trails nearby, you won't find a better base for exploring the beautiful ...
more... - - SMALL STAY AWARDS 2024 - HIDEAWAY
No. 1 Pery Square, LimerickThere is something seriously enticing about the idea of a hideaway in a city, somewhere special to retreat to away from the hustle and bustle. And, while it may be hard to imagine that one of Lime ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2024 - HISTORIC DESTINATION
Stitch & Weave, Derry, Co DerryWhen it comes to restaurants, they don’t do more historic than the delightful Stitch and Weave. Situated on historic Ebrington Square, right beside the Peace Bridge and with panoramic views ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2024 - RESTAURANT & BAR
Sadler's, Fethard, Co TipperaryA new venture from the team behind the Cashel Palace Hotel (and with a good kitchen team overseen by their Director of Culinary, Stephen Hayes) and Mikey Ryan's, Sadler's opened in nearby Fethard ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2024 -SMART CASUAL DINING
The Glass Curtain, CorkWhat do you mean ‘smart-casual dining’ I hear you say… Well it’s the way people so often describe The Glass Curtain and once you’ve been there yourself you&rsquo ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2024 - NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANT
No 14 Georgian House, Comber, Co DownA lovely listed building dating back to 1722, No. 14 Georgian House makes an atmospheric setting for this thoughtfully structured enterprise by the highly regarded, classically trained chef Jim Mu ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2024 - BAKERY-CAFE
Ursa Minor Bakehouse, Ballycastle, Co AntrimAll over Ireland, there’s been an exciting increase in the number of small bakeries with a deli or café in recent years and this one, run by Dara and Ciara O’hArtghaile right up ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2024 - STREET FOOD
Pyke'n'Pommes, DerryA legend for his authentic, quality-driven street food in Derry since 2013, the internationally-experienced chef and entrepreneur Kevin Pyke developed Pyke'n'Pommes from his original riverside van ...
more... - - TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARD 2024
The Purple Onion, Tarmonbarry, Co RoscommonIreland’s inland waterways are nothing short of a national treasure yet – despite the very welcome recent opening of greenways and blueways around the country, which is ongoing - for m ...
more... - - INNOVATION AWARD 2024
Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewing Company, Stradbally, Co LaoisIt's hard to get your head around the story of a place like Ballykilcavan Farm in deepest Laois, where the Walsh family has worked the land since 1639. But that has meant constant reinvention and, ...
more... - - SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2024
Wren Urban Nest, DublinThe 2007 closure of Andrew's Lane Theatre caused a lot of angst, but its eventual replacement with 'Dublin's most sustainable hotel' has proved a welcome outcome - and its memory lives on here too ...
more... - - SEAFOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2024
QC's Seafood Restaurant, Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse, Caherciveen, Co KerryWith its welcoming fire, striking modern zinc-topped bar and nautical antiques and pictures, Kate Cooke’s atmospheric bar and restaurant with rooms abounds with character. A favourite Kerry ...
more... - - SEAFOOD CHEF OF THE YEAR 2024
Aishling Moore, Goldie, CorkAt the helm of this small but very exciting fish restaurant in Cork city centre, Goldie, the talented young owner-chef Aishling Moore’s courageous and adventurous approach to sustainability ...
more... - - GLOBAL CUISINES AWARD 2024
Nightmarket, DublinRestaurateur Conor Sexton and his partner Juturat Suwankeeree (aka R) bring deeply flavoured regional Thai cooking of the rustic food of Chiang Mai and Hua Hin seafood to this exciting restaurant ...
more... - - HAPPY PLACE AWARD 2024
Osteria Lucio, Dublin‘The food of friendship’ is what they say on their website and, when it comes to explaining why Osteria Lucio might be the restaurant for our ‘Happy Place’ award, that says ...
more... - - MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE AWARD 2024
The Drawing Room at Ashford Castle, Cong, Co MayoThe ‘Memorable Experience’ award is one that resonates with everyone – and it’s interesting to see how many of those experiences relate to small meals or very short visits ...
more... - - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2024
Farmgate Lismore, Lismore, Co WaterfordThe Newcomer award is always exciting and every year the nominations list is very long indeed. Even at a time when the talk is mainly of closures, optimism surfaces phoenix-like in the form of new ...
more... - - GASTRO-PUB OF THE YEAR 2024
Deerpark Inn, Virginia, Co CavanNobody does it better than Richard Corrigan when it comes to creating a sense of authentic Irish atmosphere - and with terrific local food, friendly staff and a bit of quirky luxury thrown in, wha ...
more... - - TRADITIONAL PUB OF THE YEAR 2024
Thomas Connolly Traditional Pub & Whiskey Bar, Sligo, Co SligoEverybody loves a good old fashioned Irish pub complete with cosy snugs and grocery shelves behind the bar, but too many are closing and we need to look after them before they slip away. Our wonde ...
more... - - WINE EXPERIENCE 2024
Ristorante Rinuccini, Kilkenny, Co KilkennyEstablished in 1989 by Antonio and Marion Cavaliere, this well-known restaurant is in a semi-basement in the impressive terrace opposite Kilkenny Castle - at the beginning of what is now known as ...
more... - - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2024
McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co MayoIn new ownership since 2018 and recently revamped, this well located, well-run and fairly priced hotel makes a good base for exploring the wider region and nearby sections of the Wild Atlantic Way ...
more... - - PET FRIENDLY DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2024
Seaview House Hotel & Spa, Ballylickey, Co CorkFinding the right place to stay can make all the difference to a holiday or short break when travelling with your four-legged friend. But it’s not always as easy as it should be in Ireland, ...
more... - - ATMOSPHERIC DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2024
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, Co DownSimply oozing with genuine old-world ambience, this famous 16th century inn - the oldest in continuous use in all Ireland - is sure to steal your heart away. The quaint village setting belies its ...
more... - - HOSTS OF THE YEAR 2024
Margaret & Laura Bowe, Marlfield House, Gorey, Co WexfordThe hospitality gene runs strong and deep in the Bowe family, who have operated their Wexford gem, Marlfield House, as ‘the luxury country house hotel par excellence’ for over forty ye ...
more... - - LONG HAUL HERO 2024
Mary Wall Hanora's Cottage Nire Valley Co WaterfordIt’s been a tough time for Irish hospitality over the last few years - but the resilience of the industry is extraordinary and the way that businesses have dealt with the many challenges the ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2024 - HOTEL
Sponsored by Flahavan’s
Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co ClareOne of Ireland’s top food destinations for many years, Simon and Freddie Haden’s quietly luxurious and restorative country house hotel offers simple West of Ireland joys like warming t ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2024 - COUNTRY HOUSE
Sponsored by Flahavan’s
Rathsallagh House, Dunlavin, Co WicklowThe O’Flynn family’s large, rambling country house on the Wicklow-Kildare border is just an hour from Dublin, but it could be in a different world. Insistent that it is ‘not an h ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2024 - GUESTHOUSE
Sponsored by Flahavan’s
Castlewood House, Dingle, Co KerryRun by Brian and Helen Heaton - who have both worked in some of Ireland’s finest hotels, and for whom nothing is too much trouble to ensure that their guests enjoy the very best of Irish hos ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2024 - CAFE
Sponsored by Flahavan’s
POTA Café, Inverin, Co GalwayHalf an hour west of Galway city on the Wild Atlantic Way, Cork chef Diarmuid O’Mathúna’s vibrant bi-lingual café is billed as ‘the last stop before the Aran Island ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2024 - IRISH BREAD AWARD
Sponsored by Flahavan’s
Castle Grove Country House, Letterkenny, Co DonegalSimple as it may sound, The Irish Bread Award is one of our most important accolades. Originally the idea of Donegal native and former Director General of Bord Fáilte (now Fáilte Ire ...
more... - - ‘NATURAL FOOD’ AWARDS 2024 (PRODUCERS) - MEATS
Higgins Family Butchers, DublinRick Higgins is the fourth generation to run this business and it is no ordinary butchers. How many butchers have a glass-walled dry-ageing room at the back of the shop, where the full carcasses a ...
more... - - ‘NATURAL FOOD’ AWARDS 2024 (PRODUCERS) - DAIRY
Dart Mountain Cheese, Claudy, Co DerryDart Mountain Cheese is the big dairy success story of the North-West region. Julie and Kevin Hickey’s business on the banks of the Faughan River produces an impressive range of hand-made tr ...
more... - - ‘NATURAL FOOD’ AWARDS 2024 (PRODUCERS) - HONEY
Sliabh Aughty Honey, Leahy Beekeeping, Carrownmore, Co GalwayNear Loughrea in East Galway fourth generation conservationists, Leahy Beekeeping, produce the gorgeous Sliabh Aughty Honey - and it’s not only a delight to find on your breakfast table but ...
more... - - ‘NATURAL FOOD’ AWARDS 2024 (PRODUCERS) - FRESH PRODUCE
Waterfall Farms, Waterfall, Co CorkA name to look out for on menus in the Cork region, Declan and Rosemary Martin started Waterfall Farms in 1967 growing just a few vegetables and salads, but the business now comprises two farms wi ...
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- - ‘HOSPITALITY HERO’ AWARD 2024
- - 'HOSPITALITY HERO' AWARD 2023
Francis & John Brennan - Park Hotel, KenmareWhen Francis and John Brennan announced their intention to pass on the baton at the legendary Park Hotel Kenmare, it sent shockwaves rippling through the hospitality world – and indeed the g ...
more... - - 'MOVERS & SHAKERS' AWARD 2023
Darina Allen & Rory O'Connell - Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm & GardensIt may seem like yesterday to many of its fans, but the internationally renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School founded by Darina Allen and her brother Rory O'Connell has been in business since 1983. I ...
more... - - HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
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HOTEL OF THE YEAR 20235-Star Hotel of the Year: Ballyfin Demesne Ballyfin Co Laois It’s worth remembering that the late Chicago businessman Fred Krehbiel, his Irish wife Kay and renowned landscape gardener Jim ...
more... - - RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2023
Neighbourhood Restaurant, Naas, Co KildareNeighbourhood hit the ground running when it opened in 2022, and no wonder. Before you have eaten a morsel, you're sure to be charmed by the TLC that owner Tom McGrath and his team have put into r ...
more... - - CHEF OF THE YEAR 2023
Angel Pirev - The Mustard Seed Ballingarry Co LimerickEstablished in Adare as a restaurant by the original owner Dan Mullane in 1985, The Mustard Seed later moved just ten minutes drive away to this special and hospitable Victorian country residence ...
more... - - 'MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE' AWARD 2023
Dunmore House Hotel Clonakilty Co CorkHome to the O’Donovan and Barrett families since 1934 and welcoming guests since 1948, this beautifully located and immaculately maintained hotel on Clonakilty Bay has a sea view from most o ...
more... - - PUB OF THE YEAR 2023
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The Parson's Nose Hillsborough Co DownPreviously named after its original owner, The Marquis of Downshire, Ronan and Jennie Sweeney’s charming 18th century pub and restaurant is a sister to that great dining pub, Balloo House in ...
more... - - BAR OF THE YEAR 2023
The Grapevine Lounge Wineport Lodge Glasson Co WestmeathRay Byrne and Jane English never stand still at the wonderful Wineport Lodge. What started out as a rustic little shoreside restaurant 30 years ago has been reinvented and upgraded time and again, ...
more... - - WINE EXPERIENCE 2023
Burren Fine Wine & Food Ballyvaughan Co ClareA wine award with a difference, this is all about the unique experience offered in a scenic West of Ireland setting. Since 1999 Cathleen Connole’s interesting seasonal restaurant in an old c ...
more... - - 'HAPPY PLACE' AWARD 2023 Vintage Tea Trips DublinNow if it’s a Happy Place you’re after, what’s not to love about a Vintage Tea Trip? Afternoon tea on a bus driving around Dublin’s Georgian streets and Phoenix Park may so ...
more... - - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2023
Bramley Restaurant Abbeyleix Co LaoisAbbeyleix is a popular destination for many reasons - including wonderful gardens to visit, the Collin's Bog Looped Walk, Heritage House museum, and one of the country's finest old pubs, Morrissey ...
more... - - ATMOSPHERIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2023
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The Sea Rooms - Kellys Resort Hotel & Spa Rosslare Co WexfordOne of our most popular awards, as Irish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out. But, as everyone f ...
more... - - SEAFOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2023 Oscars Seafood Bistro GalwayAsk a local food lover which is their favourite Galway seafood restaurant and, even in this city of great choice, chances are they’ll come up with Oscars. Together with his wife Sinead Hughe ...
more... - - SEAFOOD CHEF OF THE YEAR 2023
Tony Davidson - Fisk Seafood Bar Downings Co DonegalWith top Donegal producers and products - including Mulroy Bay mussels and Scarpello’s famous sourdough bread - name checked on the menu, there’s a real sense of locality at Tony David ...
more... - - GLOBAL CUISINES AWARD 2023
CHAKRA by Jaipur Greystones Co WicklowA delightful sister to Asheesh Dewan’s other successful Jaipur restaurants in Dalkey, Dublin and Malahide, Chakra was refurbished with verve in 2021, with its stylish and comfortable interio ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023
CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023BAR-BISTRO: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare Opened to great excitement in March 2023, this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest venture from industry leaders Eoin Doyle and Ray Byrne - ...
more... - - INNOVATION AWARD 2023
Mountain View Ballyhale Co KilkennyAs lock-down projects go, what the O'Neill family have done on their 120-acre Kilkenny farm is epic by any standards. Siblings Bee O’Grady and Michael O’Neill are the driving forces be ...
more... - - SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2023
The Salthouse Hotel Ballycastle Co AntrimWith magnificent sea views across to Rathlin Island and beyond, this unique and constantly evolving 4-star eco hotel on the edge of Ballycastle town counts the freshest of local foods and a spa wi ...
more... - - 'SMALL STAY' AWARDS 2023
'SMALL STAY' AWARDS 2023COUNTRY HOUSE: Ashley Park House Nenagh Co Tipperary From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road to Ashley Park, you enter a time warp. Margaret (née Mounsey) and Davi ...
more... - - HOST OF THE YEAR 2023
John & Elizabeth Barrett - Bervie Guest Accommodation Achill Island Co MayoThe Barrett family’s magical beachside house is a low, tucked-in kind of a place with a little wicket gate giving direct access to Keel beach, and an otherworldliness which is very rare thes ...
more... - - BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
Clanard Court Hotel Athy Co KildareArriving at the Fennin family's well-presented purpose-built 4-star on the edge of town is sure to put a smile on your face – how many hotels say welcome with a grassy enclosure where exotic ...
more... - - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
Ocean Sands Hotel Enniscrone Co SligoNot only the stuff of a lifetime’s shared memories but family holidays are also the beginnings of attachment to places that we keep going back to – so important for hospitality and for ...
more... - - PET FRIENDLY DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2023
Cashel House Hotel Connemara Co GalwayWe have always featured a Pet Friendly Destination in our awards and this one has been quietly welcoming dogs since 1968. “Mum loved all animals,” says Cashel House Hotel own ...
more... - - TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARD 2023
Sham Hanifa Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim (The Cottage Jamestown; My Kitchen by Sham Hanifa; Buffalo Boy)A driving force in the region’s food and hospitality sector - and a true Taste of the Waterways hero - the engaging Malaysian-born Euro-Toques restaurateur, chef and cookery teacher Shamzuri ...
more... - - VISITOR ATTRACTION 2023
Mount Congreve House and Gardens & The Stables Café Kilmeaden Co WaterfordIreland’s Visitor Attractions have been moving up to a new level of late, lifting the destination appeal of their regions and not only delighting visitors but also creating a real sense of p ...
more... - - NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2023
Rock Farm Slane Co MeathWe’ve included a Natural Food Award in our annual collections since the awards, under the current branding, took over from the Egon Ronay’s Guides in 1997. Carina and Alex Conyngham' ...
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- - 'HOSPITALITY HERO' AWARD 2023
- - ‘HOSPITALITY HERO’ AWARD 2022
Richard Corrigan - Virginia Park Lodge Co Cavan & The Park Café DublinFor a small country we’re blessed with more than our fair share of excellent chefs in Ireland, but when it comes to spreading the word on the good things that are going on here – ...
more... - - ‘MOVERS & SHAKERS’ AWARDS 2022
Niall McKenna - James Street & Co Restaurant GroupThat Belfast chef and restaurateur Niall McKenna is a man on a mission is no secret. He has a culinary vision for Belfast that may well date back two decades, to when he and his wife Joanne ...
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Lignum, Loughrea Co GalwayAt a time when new restaurants are stealing the limelight every month it’s reassuring to know that some of the long-established gems are as delightful, and (at least) as relevant, as the day ...
more... - - CHEF OF THE YEAR 2022
Garrett Byrne, Campagne, KilkennyCasual dining may be the big story at the moment but fine dining is far from dead - and, regardless of style, the restaurants that are performing best are those led by people like our Chef of the ...
more... - - HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2022 HOTEL OF THE YEAR 20225-Star Hotel of the Year: Cashel Palace Hotel Cashel Co Tipperary Eagerly anticipated after pandemic-related delays, there was much excitement when this gracious 18th century bishops’ resid ...
more... - - ‘MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE’ AWARD 2022
The Merrion Hotel, DublinWhat makes a great hospitality experience? Ireland is blessed with a generous sprinkling of those uniquely satisfying places where beautiful and enriching surroundings combine with an owner who is ...
more... - - PUB OF THE YEAR 2022 Cronin's Pub Crosshaven Co CorkWhile Irish pubs in general are going through a challenging time, the pub experience remains one of the highlights of a visit to this country for visitors from abroad, who love the unique atmosphe ...
more... - - WINE & DRINKS AWARD 2022 Union Wine Bar & Kitchen WaterfordCraft beers and independent distilleries have been making all the headlines in recent years - and the best ones are very deserving of their success - but they won’t ever replace that s ...
more... - - ‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2022
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Gaz Smith Michaels & Little Mikes Mount Merrion and Big Mikes Blackrock Co DublinWhen the Being Above was giving out personality, an extra helping must have gone to Gareth (Gaz) Smith, the irrepressible chef who has been delighting customers at the Mount Merrion restaura ...
more... - - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2022
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Alumni Kitchen Table & Rooms Rathangan Co KildareThis is always one of our most exciting awards … the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under consideration are all fresh a ...
more... - - ATMOSPHERIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2022
Rúibín Bar & Restaurant GalwayIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - SEAFOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2022
Native Seafood & ScranYou won’t find a seafood restaurant nearer to the sea than Stevie and Rebekah McCarry’s Native Seafood in Portstewart, yet it came about almost by accident. Opening first in the old Co ...
more... - - SEAFOOD CHEF OF THE YEAR 2022 Dave Mullan - Fish & Bean, Rosses Point, Co SligoChef Dave Mullan has created a little piece of heaven at the Yacht Club in Rosses Point, where an effortlessly chic, uncluttered marine-themed room looks and can feel like a bit of the Med ...
more... - - GLOBAL CUISINES AWARD 2022 3 Leaves, Blackrock Co DublinThere has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2022 CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2022CAFÉ-RESTAURANT: Margadh RHA Dublin Floor-to-ceiling windows offer up bright, traffic-free views of Ely Place in the small and light-flooded Margadh RHA. Café by day and very specia ...
more... - - INNOVATION AWARD 2022
Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa Rosslare Co WexfordConstant reinvention has always been the story at the Kelly family’s renowned fifth-generation seaside hotel – and never more so than now, with the recent development of extensive (and ...
more... - - SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2022 Sustainability Awards 2022HOTEL: Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa Tralee Co Kerry This quietly luxurious hotel retains some original 18th century features and it is held in affection locally for its long-established trad ...
more... - - ‘SMALL STAY’ AWARDS 2022 'Small Stay' Awards 2022COUNTRY HOUSE: Rathsallagh House Dunlavin Co Wicklow A favourite destination that has delighted guests (including wedding guests) to West Wicklow for many a year, the O’Flynn family’s ...
more... - - HOST OF THE YEAR 2022
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Jane O'Callaghan, Longueville House Hotel, Mallow Co CorkEvery time a visitor satisfaction survey is published the results are the same, with Ireland’s wonderful scenery (still impressive, despite our best efforts over the last decade) and t ...
more... - - BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2022
Nox Hotel, GalwayWhile other guides are focused solely on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections. Business tourism is a developing sector in t ...
more... - - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2022
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Doonmore Hotel Inishbofin Island Co GalwayFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality and our Family Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change and people assume the whole family goes pret ...
more... - - PET FRIENDLY DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2022
Carbery Cottage Guest Lodge Durrus Co CorkIn Ireland we lag way behind our UK neighbours when it comes to pet friendliness; if you google an area in Britain looking for somewhere to stay, chances are that pet friendly options will pop str ...
more... - - TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARDS 2022 Taste of the Waterways Award 2022HOTEL: Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre Ballina Killaloe Co Clare This beautifully located hotel overlooks the River Shannon, with a lovely view down to the famous old 13 arch bridge that join ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2022
Irish Breakfast Awards 2022HOTEL: Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny Co Kilkenny Conveniently located in the heart of Kilkenny, this pleasing four-star boutique hotel is named after the Earl of Pembroke, for whom Kilkenny Castle was ...
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- - ‘HOSPITALITY HERO’ AWARD 2022
- - HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2021
HOTEL OF THE YEAR 20215-Star Hotel: Park Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry So, who, other than Francis and John “At Your Service” Brennan, would go into a pandemic with an historic hotel in the midst of long-planned ...
more... - - RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2021
Chapter One by Mickael ViljanenEver since its opening in this apparently unpromising north city basement location three decades ago, Chapter One has been a force to be reckoned with - and was our Restaurant of the Year (u ...
more... - - CHEF OF THE YEAR 2021
Damien Grey LiathServing an exquisite tasting menu, Damien Grey and a superb team deliver a fairy tale experience at his stylish little restaurant. Underpinned by seasonality, excellence and genuine warmth it offe ...
more... - - SEAFOOD CHEF OF THE YEAR 2021
Denis Vaughan Vaughans Liscannor and Lahinch Co ClareAn impressively self taught chef who started cracking and picking crab at the age of ten in his parents’ pub, Denis Vaughan is a man of prodigious curiosity who has continuously expanded his ...
more... - - 'Movers & Shakers' Award 2021
Alex and Carina Conyngham Slane Castle and Rock FarmThis is usually our Hospitality Hero award, which would include just about everyone this year. But, 40 years since Lord Henry Mountcharles’s first rock concert at Slane Castle, what ...
more... - - PUB OF THE YEAR 2021
The Olde Glen Carrigart Co DonegalA favourite of the Guide’s for many years (and our Pub of the Year in 2008), The Olde Glen changed ownership in 2014 but the new owners, Aengus Haughey and Cormac Walsh, kept this much ...
more... - - BEST ACTIVITY BREAK 2021
BEST ACTIVITY BREAK 20215* Hotel: Ashford Castle Estate Cong Co Mayo Mention of Ashford Castle conjures up images of luxury, superb food and outstanding service, but Ireland’s grandest castle hotel is also famed ...
more... - - COUNTRY HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2021
Enniscoe House Ballina Co MayoThis charming pet-friendly Georgian mansion on the shores of Lough Conn has been in the same family ownership since the 1650s and the current custodians, Susan Kellett and her son DJ, clearly enjo ...
more... - - GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR 2021
Castlewood House Dingle Co KerryFive minutes’ walk west of Dingle Town and with sea and mountain views, this spacious waterside guesthouse is just outstanding. Run by Brian and Helen Heaton - who have both worked in some o ...
more... - - B&B OF THE YEAR 2021
Hazelwood Lodge Ballyvaughan Co ClareFresh flowers and home grown garden produce create a lush contrast to the overall green-greyness of the surrounding Burren, suggesting an oasis in a wilderness - which is just what Victor an ...
more... - - BEST GARDENS & GARDEN STAYS 2021
BEST GARDENS & GARDEN STAYS 2021VISITOR ATTRACTION: Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden Connemara Co Galway Always immaculate, even during a pandemic, and with many unique and endearing features that other tourist at ...
more... - - OUTDOOR DINING AWARD 2021
OUTDOOR DINING AWARD 2021HISTORIC HOUSE: Butler House & Garden Kilkenny Co Kilkenny An oasis in the centre of Kilkenny city, this handsome townhouse is the former Dower House of Kilkenny Castle and closely associat ...
more... - - 'HAPPY PLACE' AWARD 2021
'HAPPY PLACE' AWARD 2021HOTEL: Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort Ballymena Co Antrim Well located for visiting the North Antrim coast and set amidst beautiful scenery, with the River Maine running through the grounds, this ...
more... - - BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2021
InterContinental Dublin Ballsbridge DublinSpacious, airy surroundings that make both guests and staff feel at ease have been a key demand at hotels in recent times and – set on a magnificent site, in its own gardens on a section of ...
more... - - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2021
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa Adare Co LimerickSet in immaculately maintained gardens just outside Adare, the Fitzgerald family's welcoming hotel has grown dramatically since it opened in 1983 and - although Mary herself remains a driving forc ...
more... - - PET FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2021
The Twelve Hotel Barna Co GalwayHandy to both Connemara and Galway city this unique hotel is famed for its funky style, an exceptionally focused food and wine offering, and hands-on management and marketing by the inspired MD Fe ...
more... - - BEST PIVOT 2021
BEST PIVOT 2021RESTAURANT: Dough Bros Galway Brothers Ronan and Eugene Greaney are a pretty amazing duo, they’ve always been quality-led and The Dough Bros following in Galway is well deserved. They lis ...
more... - - BEST COLLABORATIONS 2021
BEST COLLABORATIONS 2021Gaz Smith Michaels Mount Merrion & Higgins Family Butchers Sutton ‘Gaz’ Smith has moved so fast to develop new strands to his business that it’s hard to keep up with the cha ...
more... - - STREET FOOD OF THE YEAR 2021
Bites by Kwanghi DublinCreated by Hong Kong-born and Donegal-raised Kwanghi Chan, Bowls by Kwanghi in Dublin city is a modern Asian noodle and dim sum joint that punches above its weight –a fun, casual spot ...
more... - - COMMUNITY AWARDS
COMMUNITY AWARDSPERSON: Claire Nash Nash 19 Restaurant & Food Shop Cork Claire Nash’s bustling city centre restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the English Market – the source of much o ...
more... - - GLOBAL CUISINE AWARD 2021
Rasam Restaurant Glasthule Co DublinBook early to avoid disappointment now that indoor dining is back, because Nisheeth Tak's stylish restaurant, located in the buzzing village of Glasthule, has a devoted regular clientele and is po ...
more... - - DRINKS AWARD 2021
Boann Distillery Drogheda Co LouthNamed after the river goddess of the Boyne Valley, Boann Distillery was established in 2016 by the Cooney family, who have a long history in the Irish drinks industry. It’s an ambitious proj ...
more... - - MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE 2021
The Wicklow Escape Donard Co WicklowIf one of Ireland’s most talented chefs cooking hyper-local produce in one of the island’s most under-discovered beauty spots sounds like your kind of food experience, then an all-incl ...
more... - - HIDEAWAY OF THE YEAR 2021
Barrow House Tralee Co KerryIn a stunning shoreside location on Barrow Harbour near Tralee, this beautifully renovated property dates back to 1715 and was once home to the Knight of Kerry. It was acquired in 2016 by an enthu ...
more... - - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2021
Camus Farm Field Kitchen Clonakilty Co CorkHidden away at the end of a narrow track, amongst the shelter of trees, old stone walls, and nothing but the sound of the breeze rippling the leaves and sheaves of barley, is Camus Farm Field Kitc ...
more... - - SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2021
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2021HOTEL: Gregans Castle Hotel Ballyvaughan Co Clare Simon and Freddie Haden’s quietly luxurious and restorative country house hotel is known for simple West of Ireland joys like warming turf ...
more... - - 'THE LITTLE THINGS' AWARD 2021
'THE LITTLE THINGS' AWARD 2021HOUSEKEEPING: Mary Bourke The Mustard Seed Ballingarry Co Limerick The Cinderella of hospitality, good housekeeping is the behind-the-scenes ‘engine room’ activity that is meant to be ...
more... - - TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARDS 2021
TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARDS 2021HOTEL: Keenans of Tarmonbarry Co Roscommon No stranger to our Taste of the Waterways awards, this hospitable family-run hotel beside the bridge is a favourite watering hole, known for good wholes ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2021
IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2021HOTEL: The Mariner Westport Co Mayo Formerly The Mill Times, this well located boutique hotel hit the ground running when it opened under new management in June 2020, re-named The Mariner. With a ...
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- - NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2020
NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2020POULTRY Carlow Free Range Fenagh Co Carlow One of the few Irish poultry businesses to own and manage the entire supply chain process from rearing birds in a stress free environment through to the ...
more... - - GEORGINA CAMPBELL ‘Hospitality Hero’ AWARD 2020
Michael Deane, Deanes, BelfastDeservedly hailed as Northern Ireland’s premier restaurateur for many years, chef Michael Deane’s Howard Street venue has long been the benchmark by which other restaurants in the regi ...
more... - - HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2020
Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey, Co. WexfordOpened as an hotel in 1978 by the legendary Ray and Mary Bowe, this impressive house outside Gorey (former residence of the Earls of Courtown) soon established a reputation as an elegant oasis of ...
more... - - RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2020
Aimsir, Cliff at LyonsThe most keenly anticipated restaurant opening in recent years, the arrival of chef Jordan Bailey (from Cornwall and formerly head chef at top Scandinavian restaurant Maaemo, in Norway) and his Da ...
more... - - CHEF OF THE YEAR 2020
Mickael Viljanen, The GreenHouse DublinMickael Viljanen’s cooking is in a league of its own and The GreenHouse delivers one of Ireland’s finest culinary experiences. Everything from the intimate room to the warm staff enhan ...
more... - - ‘Taste the Island’ Innovation Award 2020
Tartare, GalwayOwned by leading restaurateurs JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey, and just across the road from their famous fine dining destination, Aniar, this informal little sister quickly became one of Galway&rs ...
more... - - “JUST ASK” Restaurant of the Year 2020 sponsored by Bord Bia
The Wilds Enniscorthy Co WexfordPaula Asple and Simon Nelson’s thriving café is set in a landmark building at the top of Weafer Street - and it has become the go-to place in Enniscorthy for delicious daytime food. T ...
more... - - A TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARD 2020
Wineport Lodge Glasson Co WestmeathRay Byrne and Jane English’s unique shoreside lodge overlooking Lough Ree started life in 1993 as a rustic restaurant with themes echoing life around the river and lakes - and, although it n ...
more... - - SEAFOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2020
King Sitric Fish Restaurant & Accommodation and East Café BarEstablished in 1971, Aidan and Joan MacManus’s elegant seaview restaurant with rooms is one of Dublin’s original fine dining establishments - and one of the first to specialise in seaf ...
more... - - OUTSTANDING GUEST EXPERIENCE 2020
Inis Meain Restaurant & Suites Aran Islands Co GalwayThis wonderful place on the most tranquil and least visited of the Aran Islands group has earned an international reputation as one of Ireland's most desirable destinations. Chef Ruairi de Blacam, ...
more... - - HOST OF THE YEAR 2020
Mary Sweeney Castle Grove Country House Letterkenny Co DonegalParkland designed by “Capability” Brown in the mid-18th century creates a wonderful setting for Raymond and Mary Sweeney’s beautiful period house overlooking Lough Swilly. A repu ...
more... - - BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2020
The Shelbourne DublinThe Shelbourne celebrates its 195th anniversary this year - and it is still the heart and soul of Georgian Dublin. A recent facelift, which included the addition of the 1824 Bar and The Terrace, h ...
more... - - WINE & DRINKS EXPERIENCE 2020
Chapter One DublinThe drinks offering at Chapter One has always been exceptional, and there’s a constant effort to innovate and improve. Seeking ‘unique personality and strong character’, the wine ...
more... - - PUB OF THE YEAR 2020
The Roadside Tavern Lisdoonvarna Co ClarePeter Curtin’s historic and hospitable hostelry oozes character and, famous for music for over a century, many legendary musicians have played here. More recent attractions are beers from th ...
more... - - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2020
Killeavy Castle Estate Killeavy Co ArmaghFirst time visitors expecting a conventional castle hotel are in for a surprise at Killeavy Castle, but it will be a pleasant one as there is so much to discover - and the opening of Killeavy Cast ...
more... - - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL 2020
Newpark Hotel KilkennyVery much at the heart of local activities, this popular 1960s hotel is just a ten-minute walk to the centre of Kilkenny. Following recent renovations, bedrooms are modern and comfortable and all ...
more... - - PET FRIENDLY DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2020
The Lodge at Ashford Castle Cong Co MayoWhile it is especially renowned for its beautiful location adjacent to Ashford Castle and head chef Jonathan Keane’s imaginative seasonal cuisine at Wilde's, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is a ...
more... - - HIDEAWAY OF THE YEAR 2020
The Hideaway at Dromquinna Manor Kenmare Co KerryBeautifully located on the shores of Kenmare Bay this stunning property was rescued from dereliction by John “At Your Service” Brennan and re-opened as a ‘glamping’ destina ...
more... - - ATMOSPHERIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2020
Overwood at Balloo House Killinchy Co DownRonan and Jennie Sweeney's famous 19th century coaching inn has oodles of character and a great reputation for outstanding pub dining in the old kitchen bar... And now it has Danni Barry leading t ...
more... - - ETHNIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2020
Grano, DublinGrano has brought authentic rustic Italian cooking to Stoneybatter and this casual, relaxing gem is one of Dublin’s most exciting recent openings. Following a Slow Food ethos, outstanding ha ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2020
James St. BelfastNiall McKenna, chef-proprietor of one of the city’s top restaurant groups and a leader in the development of Northern Ireland’s thriving food scene, brought a little bit of New York to ...
more... - - CAFÉ OF THE YEAR 2020
Grow Café WaterfordMichael Kelly is the driving force behind the Grow It Yourself (GIY) movement and it’s hard to imagine anyone other than the charismatic former journalist being able to get it going at all, ...
more... - - STREET FOOD OF THE YEAR 2020
The Garden Café Truck Ballymaloe Cookery SchoolIt’s all about local seasonal food - and especially food organically produced on site - at the brilliant food truck at Ballymaloe Cookery School. But 'truck' isn't an adequate word for this ...
more... - - COUNTRY HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2020
Ballyvolane House Castlelyons Co CorkJustin and Jenny Green are the current custodians of this gracious 1728 mansion. Surrounded by its own farmland and magnificent wooded grounds, it has wonderful gardens (domain of Justin’s f ...
more... - - GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR 2020
Perryville House Kinsale Co CorkMore country house than townhouse, Andrew and Laura Corcoran’s Georgian harbour-front home is the prettiest in Kinsale. Renovated and furnished with style, it is immaculately maintained and ...
more... - - B&B OF THE YEAR 2020
Glasha Farmhouse Ballymacarbry Co WaterfordOlive and the late Paddy O’Gorman made their relaxing Nire-side farmhouse into the kind of relaxed country retreat that visitors to Ireland dream of finding, with spacious thoughtfully appoi ...
more... - - Full Awards List & CitationsCitations Awards 20201. NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2020 • POULTRY Carlow Free Range Fenagh Co Carlow • FISH Goatsbridge Trout Farm Thomastown Co Kilkenny • DRINKS Longueville House Beverages Mallow Co Co ...
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- - NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2020
- - Street Food of the Year 2019
Misunderstood Heron, near Leenane, Killary Harbour, Co GalwayIreland has gone street food crazy lately and there’s some real quality popping up at food trucks and stalls in the most unlikely places, including industrial and business settings as well a ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2019 Hooked, Sligo, Co Sligo“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes from, and ...
more... - - Cafe of the Year 2019 Jack Fenn's Courtyard Café, Belleek Castle, Ballina, Co MayoThis award gives recognition to the best of those valuable all-day operations – usually small and owner-run – which not only lift the visitor’s spirits in a flash, but also the r ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2019
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James Coffey, Park Hotel Kenmare, Co KerryCasual dining may still be the big story but fine dining is far from dead - and, regardless of style, the restaurants that are performing best are those led by people like our Chef of the Year, wh ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2019
Nash 19, CorkOur Casual Dining award aims to highlight the quality of (mainly) smaller establishments, especially those serving outstanding daytime food and also ambitious restaurants with an informal style. N ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2019
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The Strawberry Tree, BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co WicklowAt a time when new restaurants are stealing the limelight every month it’s reassuring to know that some of the long-established gems are as delightful, and (at least) as relevant, as the day ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year 2019
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ichigo ichie, CorkThere has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year 2019
Adare Manor, Adare, Co LimerickAs long as we have great independent hotels an important aspect of this country’s unique appeal will be in safe hands. We must treasure them, while we can. Just as every capital city needs ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year 2019
Walled City Brewery, Derry, Co LondonderryIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - Spirit of the European Region of Gastronomy Award
Spirit of the European Region of Gastronomy AwardAchieving Ireland’s first European Region of Gastronomy designation this year has been a huge boost to Galway and the West of Ireland, but it didn’t happen by chance. Behind this great ...
more... - - Hideaway of the Year 2019
Dunnanelly Country House, Crossgar, Co DownEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Georgina Campbell ‘Hospitality Hero’ AWARD 2019
Ronan & Jennie Sweeney, Balloo Inns, Killinchy, Co DownA special award, given in recognition of the contribution made by exceptional individuals in Irish food & hospitality The contribution that Ronan and Jennie Sweeney have made to standards in ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Destination of the Year 2019
360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan, Co WaterfordIn Ireland we lag way behind our UK neighbours when it comes to pet friendliness; if you google an area in Britain looking for somewhere to stay, chances are that pet friendly options will pop str ...
more... - - Family Friendly Restaurant of the Year 2019
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Michael's, Mount Merrion, Co DublinFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality and our Family Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change and people assume the whole family goes pretty muc ...
more... - - Newcomer of the Year 2019
The Foyle Hotel, Moville, Co DonegalThis is always one of our most exciting awards … the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under consideration are all fresh a ...
more... - - Pub & Atmospheric Venue of the Year 2019
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Pot Duggans, Ennistymon, Co ClareWhile Irish pubs in general are going through a challenging time, the pub experience remains one of the highlights of a visit to this country for visitors from abroad, who love the unique atmosphe ...
more... - - Wine Award of the Year 2019
Whelehans Wines, Loughlinstown, Co DublinCraft beers and independent distilleries have been making all the headlines in recent years - and the best ones are very deserving of their success - but they won’t ever replace that special ...
more... - - Business Hotel of the Year 2019
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The Marker, DublinWhile other guides are focused solely on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections. Business tourism is a developing sector in t ...
more... - - B&B of the Year 2019
The Castle, Castletownshend, Co CorkThe true Irish B&B - where genuine hospitality combines with good, simple food and a desire for guests to be really comfortable and have the best possible experience of the area - is an absolu ...
more... - - Host of the Year 2019
John Edward Joyce, The Mustard Seed, Ballingarry, Co LimerickEvery time a visitor satisfaction survey is published the results are the same, with Ireland’s wonderful scenery (still impressive, despite our best efforts over the last decade) and the war ...
more... - - Guesthouse of the Year 2019
Blackwell House, Scarva, Co ArmaghCompeting with cut price hotels has been no joke for the owners of guesthouses and B&Bs in recent years, but the best have USPs that allow them to thrive regardless of any such challenges - no ...
more... - - Outstanding Guest Experience 2019
Tig Congaile, Inis Meain, Co GalwayWhat makes a great hospitality experience? Ireland is blessed with a generous sprinkling of those uniquely satisfying places where beautiful and enriching surroundings combine with an owner who is ...
more... - - Country House of the Year 2019 Clonganny House, Ballygarrett, Co WexfordYou can’t beat a real country house for a refreshing short break or to provide a atmospheric setting for special occasions - this house is a pretty special destination itself, and well worth ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2019
The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi, Temple Bar, DublinAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2019 Drumanilra Farm Kitchen, Boyle, Co RoscommonThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by celebrating p ...
more... - - A Taste of the Waterways Award 2019
Barrows Keep, Graiguenamanagh, Co KilkennyIreland’s inland waterways are nothing short of a national treasure yet, for most people, they’re very much an adventure waiting to happen. In 1999 GCGuides started an independent Tast ...
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- - Georgina Campbell 'Hospitality Hero' Award 2018
James & Beryl Kearney and Gary O'Hanlon, Viewmount House, Longford, Co LongfordHaving quietly restored their lovely Longford property Viewmount House, and created its beautiful gardens over two decades, James and Beryl Kearney, opened VM Restaurant with Head Chef Gary O&rsqu ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year 2018
The Twelve Hotel, Barna, Co GalwayAs long as we have great independent hoteliers an important aspect of this country’s unique appeal will be in safe hands. We must treasure them, while we can. Fergus O’Halloran’ ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2018
Dax Restaurant, Dublin 2In a town where new restaurants are stealing the limelight every month it’s reassuring to know that some of the long-established gems - like this one, almost hidden from view and beloved by ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2018
David McCann, Executive Head Chef, Dromoland Castle, Co ClareCasual dining may still be the big story but fine dining is far from dead - and, regardless of style, the restaurants that are performing best are those led by people like our long established Che ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2018 sponsored by Bord Bia
The Bay Tree Bistro, Waterford, Co Waterford“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes fro ...
more... - - A Taste of the Waterways Award 2018
St George's Terrace Restaurant, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co LeitrimIreland’s inland waterways are nothing short of a national treasure yet, for most people, they’re very much an adventure waiting to happen. Since 1999 GCGuides has produced an independ ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2018
Hooked, Galway, Co GalwayAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Outstanding Guest Experience Award 2018
Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse and Seafood Restaurant, Caherciveen, Co KerryWhat makes a great hospitality experience? Ireland is blessed with a generous sprinkling of those uniquely satisfying places where interesting and enriching surroundings combine with owners who ar ...
more... - - Host Of The Year 2018
Tony Frisby, Earl of Thomond Restaurant, Dromoland Castle, Co ClareTime after time, visitor satisfaction surveys tell us the same story about the things people love about Ireland - everyone loves the wonderful scenery and the warmth and friendliness of the people ...
more... - - Business Destination Of The Year 2018
Tankardstown House, Slane, Co MeathWhile other guides are focused solely on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections. Business tourism is a fast developing sector ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2018
Green Man Wines, Dublin 6While craft beers and independent distilleries have been making all the headlines in recent years - and the best ones are very deserving of their success - they don’t replace that special re ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2018
Bar One, Castlebar, Co MayoWhile Irish pubs in general are going through a challenging time, the pub experience remains one of the highlights of a visit to this country for visitors from abroad, who love the unique atmosphe ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2018
Bullitt Hotel, BelfastThis is always one of our most exciting awards … the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under consideration are all fresh a ...
more... - - Family Friendly Destination Of The Year 2018
Amber Springs Hotel & Health Spa, Gorey, Co WexfordFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality and our Family Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change and people assume the whole family goes pret ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Establishment of the Year 2018
Pupp, Dublin 8In Ireland we lag way behind our UK neighbours when it comes to pet friendliness; if you google an area in Britain looking for somewhere to stay, chances are that pet friendly options will pop str ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2018
Castle Murray House Boutique Accommodation, Dunkineely, Co DonegalEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2018
The Boathouse Bistro, Dromquinna Manor, Kenmare, Co KerryIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2018
Nightmarket, Dublin 6There has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2018
Noble, Holywood, Co DownOur Casual Dining award aims to highlight the quality of (mainly) smaller establishments - ambitious restaurants with an informal style, and especially those serving outstanding daytime food. A g ...
more... - - Café Of The Year 2018
Cakeface Patisserie, Kilkenny, Co KilkennyThis award gives recognition to the best of those valuable all-day operations – usually small and owner-run – which not only lift the visitor’s spirits in a flash, but also the r ...
more... - - Street Food of the Year 2018
Food Depot - Gourmet Street Kitchen, Clonakilty & Courtmacsherry Co CorkIreland has gone street food crazy lately and there’s some real quality popping up in food trucks and stalls in the most unlikely places, including industrial and business settings as well a ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2018
Vasco, Fanore, Co ClareThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by celebrating p ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2018
Virginia Park Lodge, Virginia, Co CavanYou can’t beat a country house for a refreshing short break or to provide a atmospheric setting for special occasions - and this unusual place is a destination like no other. Beautifully lo ...
more... - - Guesthouse Of The Year 2018
The Old Bank House, Kinsale, Co CorkThe best Irish guesthouses are in a league of their own and have USPs that allow them to thrive regardless of the challenges of being sandwiched between competition from cheap B&Bs on the one ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2018
Muldowney's B&B, Arranmore Island, Co DonegalThe true Irish B&B - where genuine hospitality combines with good, simple food and a desire for guests to be really comfortable and have the best possible experience of the area - is an absolu ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2018
Hillcrest Farm, Ahakista, Co CorkThe idea of a farm stay is heaven to many visitors to Ireland, and to families living in cities. Quality farm stays have huge potential in Ireland, as there is great - and growing - international ...
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- - Georgina Campbell 'Hospitality Hero' Award 2018
- - Georgina Campbell Award 2017
Peter & Mary Ward, Country Choice, Nenagh, Co TipperaryFor nearly 35 years, food lovers have planned their journeys across Ireland with care to take in a visit to that treasure trove of the very best foods, the independent food shop and caf&eacu ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year 2017
Harvey's Point, Lough Eske, Co DonegalA stunning location, luxurious accommodation (balanced by some very accessibly priced rooms with particular appeal to families and walking groups), a beautifully situated waterside fine dini ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2017
Good Things @ Dillon's Corner, Skibbereen, Co CorkHaving earned a national reputation as a leader in the local food revolution at the small café and cookery school that she had run on the outskirts of Durrus village since 2003, Carmel Some ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2017
Sebastien Masi, Pearl Brasserie, DublinCasual dining may still be the big story but fine dining is far from dead - and, regardless of style, the restaurants that are performing best are those led by people like our long established Che ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2017 sponsored by Bord Bia
1826 Adare, Adare, Co Limerick“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes from, and ...
more... - - Taste of the Waterways Award 2017 with Waterways Ireland
Two Cooks Restaurant & Wine Bar, Sallins, Co KildareIreland’s inland waterways are nothing short of a national treasure yet, for most people, they’re very much an adventure waiting to happen. Since 1999 GCGuides has produced an independ ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2017
Jack's Coastguard Restaurant, Cromane, Co KerryAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Outstanding Guest Experience Award 2017
Ballyvolane House, Fermoy, Co CorkWhat makes a great hospitality experience? Ireland is blessed with a generous sprinkling of those uniquely satisfying places where beautiful and enriching surroundings combine with an owner who is ...
more... - - Host Of The Year 2017
Kathleen O'Sullivan, Seaview House Hotel, Ballylickey, Co CorkTime after time, visitor satisfaction surveys tell us the same story about the things people love about Ireland - everyone loves the wonderful scenery and the warmth and friendliness of the people ...
more... - - Business Hotel Of The Year 2017
The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin & BelfastWhile other guides are focused solely on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections. Business tourism is a developing sector in t ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2017
ely, Ely Place & IFSC, DublinDedicated to providing the best possible wine experience in Ireland since the late ‘90s, these people have been through the mill in recent years, like many other businesses - and come up smi ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2017
O'Dowd's of Roundstone, Co GalwayWhile Irish pubs in general are going through a challenging time, the pub experience remains one of the highlights of a visit to this country for visitors from abroad, who love the unique atmosphe ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2017
Nook Café and Restaurant, Collooney, Co SligoThis is always one of our most exciting awards … the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under consideration are all fresh a ...
more... - - Family Friendly Destination Of The Year 2017
Brigit's Garden, Rosscahill, Co GalwayFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality and our Family Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change and people assume the whole family goes pretty muc ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year 2017
The Salty Dog, Bangor, Co DownIn Ireland we lag way behind our UK neighbours when it comes to pet friendliness; if you google an area in Britain looking for somewhere to stay, chances are that pet friendly options will pop str ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2017
Bishop's Gate Hotel, Derry, Co LondonderryEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2017
The Duck Terrace Restaurant, Marlfield House, Gorey, Co WexfordIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2017
Pickle, Dublin 2There has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2017
4 Vicars, Armagh, Co ArmaghOur Casual Dining award aims to highlight the quality of (mainly) smaller establishment - ambitious restaurants with an informal style, and especially those serving outstanding daytime food. How ...
more... - - Café Of The Year 2017
An Fear Gorta/The Tea & Garden Rooms, Ballyvaughan, Co ClareThis award gives recognition to the best of those valuable all-day operations – usually small and owner-run – which not only lift the visitor’s spirits in a flash, but also the r ...
more... - - Tea Room of the Year 2017
- - Natural Food Award 2017
Burren Glamping, Burren Free Range Pork Farm, Kilfenora, Co ClareThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by celebrating p ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2017
Viewmount House, Longford, Co LongfordYou can’t beat a real country house for a refreshing short break or to provide a atmospheric setting for special occasions - and this extraordinary house is a destination like no other. Thi ...
more... - - Guesthouse Of The Year 2017
Number 31, Dublin 2Competing with cut price hotels has been no joke for the owners of guesthouses and B&Bs in recent years, but the best have USPs that allow them to thrive regardless of any such challenges. &l ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2017
Carbery Cottage Guest Lodge, Durrus, Co CorkThe true Irish B&B - where genuine hospitality combines with good, simple food and a desire for guests to be really comfortable and have the best possible experience of the area - is an absolu ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2017
Killiane Castle Country House & Farm, Drinagh, Co WexfordThe idea of a farm stay is heaven to many visitors to Ireland, and to families living in cities. Quality farm stays have huge potential in Ireland, as there is great - and growing - international ...
more... - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2017
- - Georgina Campbell Award 2017
- - Georgina Campbell Award 2016
Kevin Sheridan, Evan Doyle & Jp McMahonA special award, given in recognition of the unique contribution made by exceptional individuals in Irish food & hospitality Great ideas are like buses, after a long wait they come in cl ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year 2016
Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co ClareAs we have great independent hoteliers an important aspect of this country’s unique appeal will be in safe hands. We must treasure them, while we can. We don’t look for perfection and ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2016
James St. South, BelfastInformal restaurants may be very on-trend, but fine dining is far from dead. This year’s awards shortlist proved yet again that many of the country’s most creative chefs are continuing ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2016
Dylan McGrath, Taste at Rustic, Dublin 2Great ingredients have always been the essential the Year rightly credit their local suppliers for the high quality of the basic ingredients that makes for the best possible tastes - and enables ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2016 sponsored by Bord Bia
Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes fro ...
more... - - Taste of the Waterways Award 2016 with Waterways Ireland
Larkin's Bar & Restaurant, Garrykennedy, Co TipperaryIreland’s inland waterways are nothing short of a national treasure yet, for most people, they’re very much an adventure waiting to happen. How many times have you whizzed along motorw ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2016
La Cote Seafood Restaurant, Wexford, Co WexfordAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Outstanding Guest Experience Award 2016
The Mustard Seed, Ballingarry, Co LimerickWhat makes a great hospitality experience? Ireland is blessed with a generous sprinkling of those uniquely satisfying places where beautiful and enriching surroundings combine with an owner who is ...
more... - - Host Of The Year 2016
Declan Maxwell, Luna, Dublin 2Time after time, visitor satisfaction surveys tell us the same story about the things people love about Ireland - everyone loves the wonderful scenery and the warmth and friendliness of the people ...
more... - - Business Hotel Of The Year 2016
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8While other guides are focused solely on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections. Although it is our policy to seek out and su ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2016
Stanley's Restaurant & Wine Bar, Dublin 2While there is no shortage of establishments describing themselves as ‘restaurant & wine bar’, how many nail their colours to the mast from the outset with the appointment of a Win ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2016
MacCarthy's Bar, Castletownbere, Co CorkWhile Irish pubs in general are going through a challenging time, the pub experience remains one of the highlights of a visit to this country for visitors from abroad, who love the unique atmosphe ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2016
Maisons Restaurant, Rostrevor, Co DownThis is always one of our most exciting awards … the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under consideration are all fresh a ...
more... - - Family Friendly Restaurant Of The Year 2016
StoneCutters Kitchen, Doolin, Co ClareFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality and our Family Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change and people assume the whole family goes pretty muc ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year 2016
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel, Recess, Co GalwayIn Ireland we lag way behind our UK neighbours when it comes to pet friendliness; if you google an area in Britain looking for somewhere to stay, chances are that pet friendly options will pop str ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2016
Bervie, Achill Island, Co MayoEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2016
Isaacs Restaurant, CorkOur Casual Dining award aims to highlight the quality of (mainly) smaller establishments, especially those serving outstanding daytime food and also ambitious restaurants with an informal style. ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2016
Bodega Restaurant & Winebar, WaterfordIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2016
RAW at Radisson Blu GalwayThere has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - Café Of The Year 2016
Teach nan Phaidi, Aran Islands, Co GalwayThis award gives recognition to the best of those valuable all-day operations – usually small and owner-run – which not only lift the visitor’s spirits in a flash, but also the r ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2016
Declan Ryan's Arbutus Bread, CorkThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by celebrating p ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2016
Temple House, Ballymote, Co SligoYou can’t beat a real country house for a refreshing short break or to provide a atmospheric setting for special occasions - and this extraordinary house is a destination like no other. Tak ...
more... - - Guesthouse Of The Year 2016
Greenmount House, Dingle, Co KerryCompeting with cut price hotels has been no joke for the owners of guesthouses and B&Bs in recent years, but the best have USPs that allow them to thrive regardless of any such challenges. Yo ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2016
Strandeen, PortstewartWhat with golf, cycling (bike hire available), great beaches and walking - and, perhaps, also the recent attraction of our last Newcomer of the Year, Harry’s Shack - Portstewart is a very po ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2016
Trean House, Inishowen, Co DonegalThe idea of a farm stay is heaven to many visitors to Ireland, and to families living in cities. An engaging rural experience is what guests at Joyce and Mervyn Norris’s welcoming coastal f ...
more... - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2016
Irish Breakfast AwardsHotel Breakfast Award: Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare Breakfast at Gregans Castle is every bit as good in its way as the delicious dinner that residents have enjoyed the night befo ...
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- - Georgina Campbell Award 2016
- - Georgina Campbell Award 2015
Bill & Isablle KellyThe contribution that the Kelly family has made to Irish hospitality is extraordinary and, with its special brand of relaxed professionalism, their renowned beachside hotel sums up all that is b ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year 2015
Beech Hill House Hotel, Derry/LondonderryIrish hotels, North and South, have taken a terrible hammering over the last few years, but as long as we have great independent hoteliers an important aspect of this country’s unique appeal ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2015
Kai Café & Restaurant, GalwayAs has become very clear over the last few years, excellence in restaurants is not confined to fine dining - although we have had many outstanding ‘fine dining’ meals this year, includ ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2015
Derek Creagh, Harry's Restaurant, Bridgend, Co DonegalGreat ingredients have always been the essential foundation for great meals – the celebrated French chef Paul Bocuse called them ‘the building blocks of good cooking’- and our be ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2015 sponsored by Bord Bia
No. 5 Fenn's Quay Restaurant, Cork“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes fro ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2015
Mitchell's Restaurant, Clifden, Co GalwayAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Seafood Chef of the Year 2015
Frankie Mallon, An Port Mór Restaurant, Westport, Co MayoGreat seafood cookery takes a special expertise - and a growing number of talented Irish chefs are happy to take up the challenge Frankie Mallon’s restaurant may be named as a reminder of ...
more... - - Outstanding Guest Experience of the Year 2015
Blairscove House & Restaurant, Durrus, Co CorkWhat makes a great hospitality experience? This is one of the places you might try visiting, to find out. We have been visiting Philippe and Sabine De Mey’s beautiful waterside Georgian pr ...
more... - - Host Of The Year 2015
Síle Gorman, Gorman's Clifftop House, Dingle, Co KerryWe should never be complacent about how others see us, but each time a visitor satisfaction survey is published the results are the same, with Ireland’s wonderful scenery (still impressive, ...
more... - - Business Hotel Of The Year 2015
Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin 4While other guides tend to be focused solely on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections, and we appreciate the value of busine ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2015
L'Atitude 51 Wine Café, CorkThis is the only category of our Awards for which we encourage applications. While we also take note of other outstanding wine offerings encountered on our travels, interested establishments may s ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2015
The Long Dock, Carrigaholt, Co ClareIrish pubs may be going through a challenging time, but visitor surveys repeatedly reveal that the pub experience is one of the highlights of a visit to this country for visitors from abroad, who ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2015
Harry's Shack, Portstewart, Co DerryThis is always one of our most hotly-contested wards – by which we mean that the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the businesses under considerat ...
more... - - Family Friendly Restaurant Of The Year 2015
l'Officina, Kildare Village, Co KildareFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality and our Family Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change. We look for the places that cater especially well ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year 2015
Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co ClareAt a time when it is vital to find creative ways to attract new business, Ireland is missing a trick when it comes to pet friendliness. We lag way behind our UK neighbours in this – a market ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2015
Red Cliff Lodge, Spanish Point, Co ClareEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2015
Allo's Bar & Bistro, Listowel, Co KerryThe leading restaurants in major cities, and their chefs, tend to hog the spotlight at awards and, while the size of the population means more top rank establishments to choose from, excellence is ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2015
Brabazon Restaurant, Tankardstown House, Slane, Co MeathIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2015
Asian Tea House Restaurant, GalwayThere has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - Café Of The Year 2015
Garden Tea Room, Perryville House, Kinsale, Co CorkThis award gives recognition to the best of those valuable all-day operations – usually small and owner-run – which not only lift the visitor’s spirits in a flash, but also the r ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2015
Firehouse Bakery & Bread School, Delgany, Co Wicklow and Heir Island, Co CorkThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by celebrating p ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2015
Tankardstown House, Slane, Co MeathFor an example of what sheer determination, hard work - and talent - can do to transform a dilapidated property into one of Ireland’s most desirable country house destinations, you won&rsquo ...
more... - - Guesthouse Of The Year 2015
Blindgate House, Kinsale, Co CorkWhat makes a great guesthouse? Well it’s different strokes for different folks but - in a popular and densely packed little holiday town - a quiet location with private parking is a pretty g ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2015
St John's House, Lecarrow, Co RoscommonA short drive from the village of Lecarrow you will find what may well be Roscommon’s - no, make that Ireland’s - best kept secret, in a beautiful rural waterside location overlooking ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2015
Lough Owel Lodge, Mullingar, Co WestmeathThe idea of a farm stay is heaven to many visitors to Ireland, and to families living in cities. You won’t get more homely than this beautifully located farm overlooking Lough Owel, which ha ...
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- - Georgina Campbell Award 2015
- - Georgina Campbell Award 2014
Francis BrennanThis has been an interesting year, and we have found many delightful surprises on our travels - including some brave and promising start-ups - but a particular problem has raised its head over and ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year 2014
Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co LimerickThis is not the first time for this old family-run hotel to be singled out for this particular award. A decade has passed since it was our Hotel of the Year before and, since then, it has been vis ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2014
VM Restaurant at Viewmount House, Longford TownSmart-casual dining may be very on-trend, but fine dining is far from dead. This year’s awards shortlist proved yet again that many of the country’s most creative chefs are continuing ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2014
Stephen McAllister, The Pig's Ear Restaurant, DublinGreat ingredients have always been the essential foundation for great meals – the celebrated French chef Paul Bocuse called them ‘the building blocks of good cooking’- and our be ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2014 sponsored by Bord Bia
Belleek Castle, Ballina, Co Mayo“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes from, and ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant Of The Year 2014 sponsored by BIM
Eithna's by the Sea, Mullaghmore, Co SligoAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Seafood Chef Of The Year 2014 sponsored by BIM
Michael O'Meara, Oscars Seafood Bistro, GalwayGreat seafood cookery takes a special expertise - and a growing number of talented Irish chefs are happy to take up the challenge. Delighting diners with wonderfully creative seafood cooking sin ...
more... - - Taste of the Waterways Award in assoc with Waterways Ireland
Watermill Lodge, Lisnaskea, Co FermanaghSince 1999 GCGuides has produced an independent guide to the best places to eat and drink along Ireland’s waterways. With the support of Waterways Ireland in recent years, it has developed t ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2014
Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, Co LimerickEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Host Of The Year 2014
Bob Isles, Whitepark House, Ballintoy, Co AntrimWe should never be complacent about how others see us, but each time a visitor satisfaction survey is published the results are the same, with Ireland’s wonderful scenery (still impressive, ...
more... - - Business Hotel Of The Year 2014
Limerick Strand Hotel, LimerickWhile other guides are focused on the leisure market, we have always taken the needs of business guests into account when making our selections, and we appreciate the value of business tourism als ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2014
The Black Pig Winebar & Café, Kinsale, Co CorkThis is the only category of our Awards for which we encourage applications. While we also take note of other outstanding wine offerings encountered on our travels, interested establishments may s ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2014
Blairs Inn, Blarney, Co CorkIn a quiet, wooded setting just a few minutes’ drive from a major tourist destination this pretty riverside pub is run by a warmly hospitable family who take real pride in welcoming visitors ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2014
Clashganny House Restaurant, Borris, Co CarlowThis is always one of our most hotly-contested wards – by which I mean that the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under conside ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel Of The Year 2014
Druids Glen Resort, Newtownmountkennedy, Co WicklowFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality as more people prefer to choose the simplicity, relaxation and - if chosen wisely - better value, that airport-free home holidays ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year 2014
Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, Co LimerickAt a time when everyone’s trying to find new ways to attract business, Ireland is missing a trick when it comes to pet friendliness. We lag way behind our UK neighbours in this – a mar ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2014
The Fatted Calf, Glasson, Co WestmeathThe leading restaurants in major cities, and their chefs, tend to hog the spotlight at awards and, while the size of the population means more top rank establishments to choose from, excellence is ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2014
Trocadero Restaurant, Dublin 2Irish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but this restaurant, although certainly atmospheric, h ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2014
Kin Khao Thai, Athlone, Co WestmeathThere has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s. Originally interpreted as ‘oriental’, it now reflects the divers ...
more... - - Café Of The Year 2014
Walton Court Café, Oysterhaven, Co CorkIn a scenic location near Kinsale, a delightful listed building dating back to 1645 overlooks Oysterhaven Bay – and a courtyard conversion includes an atmospheric café, which has beco ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2014
Longueville House Cider and Irish Apple Brandy, Mallow, Co CorkThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by specifically ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2014
Newforge House, Magheralin, Co ArmaghYou can’t beat a real country house for a refreshing short break or to provide a perfect setting for special occasions and this lovely Georgian property has it all, as it’s handy to Be ...
more... - - Guesthouse Of The Year 2014
Sea Shore Farm Guesthouse, Kenmare, Co KerryCompeting with cut price hotels has been no joke for the owners of guesthouses and B&Bs in recent years, but the best have USPs that have allowed them to thrive - and it’s not hard to se ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2014
The White Cottages B&B, Skerries, Co DublinWhat makes a great B&B? The best are lovely, friendly places to stay, with comfort, good food and interested hosts who anticipate their guests’ needs yet give them space – and who ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2014
Inch House, Thurles, Co TipperaryFor many people – especially families who live in cities – an Irish farm stay is just about the most idyllic holiday imaginable. And you won’t do better than this one, which co ...
more... - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2014
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Newforge House, Magheralin, Co ArmaghLike their delicious dinners, breakfast at this lovely country house is presented with stylish simplicity and with friendly, professional service to match. You'll waken to the aroma of baking brea ...
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The White Cottages, Skerries, Co DublinAlthough there are plenty of other reasons why people love staying at this outstanding B&B, the delicious and sociable way that each day begins is a big draw. In addition to the usual cereals, ...
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Limerick Strand Hotel, LimerickThe kitchen team works hard to make food provenance and seasonality a point of difference throughout this attractive hotel, and this includes a good breakfast. As well as the usual fruits and juic ...
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Newforge House, Magheralin, Co ArmaghWe all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this is true in hospitality as well as ‘real life’. It’s an area that can be - and often is - a USP, both for ...
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- - Georgina Campbell Award 2014
- - Georgina Campbell Award 2013
Eileen Dunne and Stefano CrescenziA special award, given in recognition of the special contribution made by exceptional individuals in Irish hospitality A true marriage of cultures. That sounds simple, but it’s a complex ...
more... - - Hotel Of The Year 2013
Granville Hotel, Waterford CityIrish hotels have taken a terrible hammering over the last few years, but as long as we have great independent hoteliers an important aspect of this country’s unique appeal will be in safe h ...
more... - - Restaurant Of The Year 2013
The Greenhouse, DublinSmart-casual dining may be very on-trend, but fine dining is far from dead. This year’s awards shortlist proves yet again that many of the country’s most creative chefs are continuing ...
more... - - Chef Of The Year 2013
Ian Orr, Browns Restaurant & Champagne Lounge Derry CityGreat ingredients have always been the essential foundation for great meals – the celebrated French chef Paul Bocuse called them ‘the building blocks of good cooking’- and our be ...
more... - - 'Just Ask' Restaurant of the Year 2013 sponsored by Bord Bia
Ard Bia, Galway City“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes from, and ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant Of The Year 2013 sponsored by BIM
The Oar House, Howth, Co DublinAlthough we eat less fish at home than might be expected for an island nation, everybody – whether living in Ireland or just visiting - seems to love seafood when eating out, so it’s a ...
more... - - Seafood Chef Of The Year 2013 sponsored by BIM
Billy Whitty, Aldridge Lodge, Duncannon, Co WexfordGreat seafood cookery takes a special expertise - and a growing number of talented Irish chefs are happy to take up the challenge. Aldridge Lodge was our Newcomer of the Year in 2006 and we cle ...
more... - - Hosts Of The Year 2013
Paddy & Julia Foyle, The Quay House, Clifden, Co GalwayEvery time a visitor satisfaction survey is published the results are the same, with Ireland’s wonderful scenery (still impressive, despite everything) and the warmth and friendliness of the ...
more... - - Business Hotel Of The Year 2013
The River Lee Hotel, Cork CityFood tourism and agriculture may be the hot white hopes for recessionary Ireland, but many of our best establishments are identifying other equally attractive niche markets and, along with several ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2013
O'Brien Chop House, Lismore, Co WaterfordThis is the only category of our awards for which we invite applications – interested establishments are asked to submit their wine lists for consideration, and they are then judged together ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2013
Nancy's Bar, Ardara, Co DonegalBanning the term ’gastropub’ generated acres of publicity for a UK food guide last year – and they were quite right; it’s unpleasant and over-used – and, like the ubi ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2013
East Café Bar, The King Sitric, Howth, Co DublinThis is always one of our most hotly-contested wards – by which I mean that the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under conside ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel Of The Year 2013
Hotel Westport, Westport, Co MayoOur Family-Friendly award is more highly valued each year, as times change and more people opt to holiday at home. We look for the places that cater especially well for families by providing the r ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year 2013
Cromleach Lodge, Lough Arrow, Co SligoWe hear a lot about the difficulty of winning over the UK market but, as a country, we’re missing a trick when it comes to pet friendliness. We know that the English love to travel with thei ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2013
Moy House, Lahinch, Co ClareEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2013
The Beach House, Buncrana, Co DonegalThe leading restaurants in major cities, and their chefs, tend to hog the spotlight at awards and, while the size of the population means more top rank establishments to choose from, excellence is ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2013
West End House, Killarney, Co KerryIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but West End House, although certainly atmospheric, ha ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2013
Michie Sushi, Dublin 6There has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s and this year’s winner is an excellent example of the authenticity we a ...
more... - - Café Of The Year 2013
The Wooden Spoon, Killaloe, Co ClareOne of the questions I am most often asked is whether I would like to have my own restaurant, and the answer is unequivocal: while I admire a well run restaurant more than most, I’ve never f ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2013
Glenilen Farm Dairy Products, Drimoleague, Co CorkThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by specifically ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2013
Carrig House, Caragh Lake, Co KerryMany city folk harbour a dream of moving to the country and living in a lovely old house set in its own grounds. Only a pipe dream for most, so a weekend away in one is a treat to be treasured &nd ...
more... - - Guest Accommodation Of The Year 2013
Drumcreehy House, Ballyvaughan, Co ClareCompeting with hotels is no joke for the owners of guesthouses and B&Bs these days, but they often have the edge when it comes to providing a memorable visitor experience. Armin and Bernade ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2013
The Archways B&B, Rosslare, Co WexfordWhat makes a great B&B? The best are lovely, friendly places to stay, with comfort, good food and interested hosts who anticipate their guests’ needs yet give them space – and who ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2013
Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co OffalyFor many people – especially families who live in cities – an Irish farm stay is just about the most idyllic holiday imaginable. And you won’t do better than this one. There i ...
more... - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2013
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The Archways B&B, Rosslare, Co WexfordBreakfast at The Archways shows off unusual culinary skills – even the delicious sausages and black and white pudding are home made and, as they’re all wheat-free, they’re suitab ...
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The Quay House, Clifden, Co GalwayAlthough there are plenty of other reasons people love staying here, they’ve always done a great breakfast at The Quay House. The conservatory setting is charming, with a buffet laid out to ...
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Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co LimerickThe Dunraven Arms has earned an unrivalled reputation for the quality and value of short breaks offered. Yet, despite the keen prices, there is an ongoing determination to combine personal service ...
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Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co LimerickThe Dunraven Arms has earned an unrivalled reputation for the quality and value of short breaks offered. Yet, despite the keen prices, there is an ongoing determination to combine personal servi ...
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- - Georgina Campbell Award 2012Neven Maguire - MacNean House & Restaurant, Blacklion, Co CavanA recently introduced award, in recognition of the special contribution made by exceptional individuals in Irish hospitality Awards like this are usually associated with people of ‘mature ...
more... - - Hotel Of The Year 2012Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Connemara, Co GalwayA winter visit to our Hotel of the Year confirmed all of our previous good feelings about this wonderful place, and set the benchmark against which the season’s visits were judged – in ...
more... - - Restaurant Of The Year 2012Restaurant FortyOne at Residence, Dublin 2Although the new smart-casual dining is an interesting emerging trend, anyone who doubts that fine dining is alive and well should visit our Restaurant of the Year. This year’s shortlist pro ...
more... - - Chef Of The Year 2012Aidan McGrath - Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna, Co ClareInteresting developments are taking place in that other-worldly place inhabited by top chefs, many of whom have thrown in the towel when it comes to cheffy extravagances (think foams and smokes). ...
more... - - Pub Of The Year 2012Mary Anns Bar & Restaurant - Castletownshend, Co CorkThe decision to ban the term ’gastropub’ generated acres of publicity for a UK food guide a few weeks ago – interesting, we thought, as we’ve never allowed it (unless it&rs ...
more... - - “Just Ask†Restaurant Of The Year Award 2012
Sponsored by Bord BiaFarmgate Cafe - Cork City“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes from, and ...
more... - - Newcomer Of The Year 2012 Ballyfin House, Ballyfin Demesne, Co LaoisThis is always one of our most hotly-contested wards – by which I mean that the ‘short list’ is anything but - and how could it be otherwise when the establishments under conside ...
more... - - Outstanding Service Award 2012Chapter One Restaurant, Dublin 1There has been plenty of hype about star chefs in recent years but, without the support of a good front of house team, the work done in the kitchen is doomed to disappoint – and the same app ...
more... - - Good Housekeeping Award 2012 Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Co CorkAlmost three years into the recession, the budgetary pressures that establishments are experiencing is really beginning to show on premises of all types and sizes, with lack of maintenance and ref ...
more... - - Good Cooking Award 2012Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Co CorkIt may seem strange for something as basic as a Good Cooking Award to go to an establishment that has been festooned with awards for every aspect of its business over many years – but that i ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2012Country Choice, Nenagh, Co TipperaryThe Guide has always championed the best of Irish produce. It’s the philosophy behind our food recommendations and the Natural Food Award has emphasised this for many years, by specifically ...
more... - - Sunday Lunch Of The Year Award 2012'VM' Restaurant, Viewmount House, LongfordEverywhere we have travelled this year the story has been the same: while leisure business may be up and down according to variables such as shock-horror economic stories and fluctuating currency ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant Of The Year 2012The Olde Post Inn, Cloverhill, Co CavanIrish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but our next award-winner, although certainly atmosphe ...
more... - - Host Of The Year 2012Mary O'Connor, Derrynane Hotel, Caherdaniel, Co KerryWe have perhaps got a little paranoid about how others see us of late, but each time a visitor satisfaction survey is published the results are the same, with Ireland’s wonderful scenery (s ...
more... - - Taste Of The Waterways AwardThe Cottage Restaurant - Jamestown, Co LeitrimSince 1999 GCGuides has produced an independent guide to the best places to eat & drink along Ireland’s waterways and, three years ago, we decided to introduce a Taste of the Waterways A ...
more... - - Business Hotel Of The Year 2012The BrookLodge & Wells Spa, Macreddin, Co WicklowFood tourism and agriculture may be the hot white hopes for recessionary Ireland, but many of our best establishments are identifying other equally attractive niche markets and, along with several ...
more... - - Wine Award Of The Year 2012No.1 Pery Square Hotel & Spa - Limerick CityThis is the only category of our awards for which we invite applications – interested establishments are asked to submit their wine lists for consideration, and they are then judged together ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant Of The Year 2012 Cava Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Galway CityThere has been an ‘Ethnic Restaurant’ category in our awards since their inception in the early ‘90s and, until now, the title has been interpreted as ‘oriental’. But ...
more... - - Casual Dining Award 2012The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro - Bangor, Co DownThe leading restaurants in major cities, and their chefs, tend to hog the spotlight at awards and, while the size of the population means more top rank establishments to choose from, excellence is ...
more... - - Caf̩ Of The Year 2012Builin Blasta - Spiddal, Co GalwayA partner to the casual dining award that we introduced last year, we wanted to give recognition to the best of those valuable all-day operations Рusually small and owner-run Рwhich ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel Of The Year 2012Westport Woods Hotel - Westport County Mayo IrelandFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality as more people prefer to choose the simplicity, relaxation and - if chosen wisely - better value, that airport-free home holidays ...
more... - - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year 2012Hotel Dunloe Castle - Killarney, Co KerryInnovation is the name of the game at the moment, with everyone trying to find new ways to attract business. There are many interesting ideas coming up but, as a country, we’re missing a tri ...
more... - - Hideaway Of The Year 2012The Mill Restaurant - Dunfanaghy, Co DonegalEveryone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or its location, t ...
more... - - Green Ireland Hospitality Award 2012Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co SligoThe question of ecological damage caused by tourism has been taxing many a mind of late, and we at GCGuides are no exceptions. When requesting factual data from recommended establishments we ask a ...
more... - - Country House Of The Year 2012Clonalis House - Castlerea, Co RoscommonIt’s great that we have a Taoiseach from the North-West, it really raises the profile of a fantastic part of the country that – except for a few key destinations, such as Westport &nda ...
more... - - Guesthouse Of The Year 2012Ariel House - Ballsbridge, Dublin 4Competing with cut price hotels is no joke for the owners of guesthouses and B&Bs and, with its high profile ‘temporary’ hotels offering below-cost accommodation, Ballsbridge must ...
more... - - B&B Of The Year 2012Powersfield House - Dungarvan, Co WaterfordWhat makes a great B&B? The best are lovely, friendly places to stay, with comfort, good food and interested hosts who anticipate their guests’ needs yet give them space – and who ...
more... - - Farmhouse Of The Year 2012Coolanowle Country House - Ballickmoyler, Co CarlowFor many people – especially families who live in cities – an Irish farm stay is just about the most idyllic holiday imaginable. And you won’t do better than this one, Coolan ...
more... - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2012
- Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Co CorkWe all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this is true in hospitality as well as ‘real life’. It’s an area that can be - and often is - a USP, both for ...
more... - The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro - Bangor, Co DownHotel breakfasts are often the least enjoyable part of a stay – not so at a growing number of ‘breakfast aware’ hotels, including this pleasing waterside spot where each day&rsqu ...
more... - Ballymaloe House - Shanagarry, Co CorkCountry houses often make a speciality of breakfast, and this year’s winner in this category are probably responsible for establishing a lot of the best breakfast traditions that we now en ...
more... - Ariel House - Ballsbridge, Dublin 4Great hospitality and outstanding breakfasts go hand in hand, so it is not surprising that the first meal of the day should be a treat at this welcoming and well-run guesthouse. Breakfast in A ...
more... - Powersfield House - Dungarvan, Co WaterfordThe wise B&B owner makes a big deal out of breakfast these days – and, although there are plenty of other reasons people love staying at this one, the delicious and sociable way that eac ...
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Johnny & Lucy Madden - Hilton Park, Clones, Co Monaghan“Our entry in the Guide sets the scene at Hilton Park, as follows: ‘Once described as a “capsule of social history” because of their collection of family portraits and ...
more... - - HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2011
Kelly's Resort Hotel, Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford“Given their high level of constant and well-considered marketing, it would be impossible for anyone interested in travel in Ireland to be unaware of Bill and Isabelle Kelly’s ic ...
more... - - RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2011
L'Ecrivain - Dublin 2“Sallyanne and Derry Clarke’s landmark Dublin restaurant this year celebrated its 21st year by bucking the trend and adding an extra twenty covers to the dining area - the sleek ...
more... - - CHEF OF THE YEAR 2011
Henry Stone - Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal, Co CarlowThe capital’s leading restaurants tend to hog the spotlight at awards and, while the size of the population means more top rank restaurants to choose from, excellence is no respecter of loca ...
more... - - PUB OF THE YEAR 2011
Hargadon Bros - Sligo Town Co Sligo“Much to the delight of its many fans, this famous and much-loved traditional bar in the north-west re-opened recently, following a long closure during which there was much speculation about ...
more... - - “JUST ASK†RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2011
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Harry's Bar & Restaurant - Bridgend Co Donegal“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes fro ...
more... - - NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2011
Boyles of Dromore - County DownThis award recognises an individual or team, driven by a total commitment to using the very best of fresh, seasonal and mainly local foods – and preparing them simply and with style, to sho ...
more... - - HIDEAWAY OF THE YEAR 2011
Saratoga Lodge - Templemore, Co Tipperary“Everyone loves the idea of a hideaway, and this is one of our most popular awards. Whether it’s the establishments itself which offers that sense of privacy and seclusion, or it ...
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Keenan's of Tarmonbarry - Co RoscommonThe Taste of the Waterways Award was introduced two years ago and it brings a new element to the Guide’s selection, highlighting lovely and less-known watery parts of Ireland that are ...
more... - - WINE AWARD OF THE YEAR 2011
Kelly's Resort Hotel - Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford“ ‘Wow what a list!’ commented our usually circumspect Wine Award judge, when reading the wine list from Kelly’s Resort Hotel – and it comes with service to match too ...
more... - - HOSTS OF THE YEAR 2011
Neil & Noreen Harrington - Virginia's Guesthouse, Kenmare, Co Kerry“Everybody loves Neil and Noreen Harrington’s guesthouse in the centre of Kenmare, and the main reason is Neil and Noreen themselves, and the loving care they devote to every asp ...
more... - - BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2011
Crowne Plaza Northwood - Dublin“A partner hotel to one of our previous winners in this category, Clontarf Castle, this is a much larger – and very much newer – property, but it shares some of the same qu ...
more... - - FAMILY FRIENDLY DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2011
Ballyvolane House - Fermoy, Co CorkFamily-friendliness is increasingly important in Irish hospitality as more people prefer to choose the simplicity, relaxation and - if chosen wisely - better value, that airport-free home holidays ...
more... - - ETHNIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2011
China Sichuan - Sandyford Dublin“This restaurant has been Ireland’s benchmark Chinese restaurant for two generations, and is a previous recipient of this award. It should in perhaps be named The Phoenix as, ...
more... - - ATMOSPHERIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2011
L'Atmosphere Restaurant - Waterford Co Waterford“Irish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it above even the quality of food when choosing where to eat out – but, as everyone familiar with past winne ...
more... - - NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2011
The Fatted Calf - Glasson, Co Westmeath“What could be more appropriate than celebration of a promising new business? One of the surprising things about the last couple of years is the number of new openings there have been &n ...
more... - - COUNTRY HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2011
Marlfield House - Gorey Co Wexford“With conspicuous consumption so seriously out of favour at the moment and every penny being counted by virtually everyone, it is particularly difficult for those hotels, restaurants and cou ...
more... - - GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR 2011
Ivyleigh House - Portlaoise, Co Laois“This historic house was sympathetically renovated by the current owners, Jerry and Dinah Campion, before they opened it as a guesthouse in 1999 – and the wonderful thing about ...
more... - - FARMHOUSE OF THE YEAR 2011
Lough Bishop House - Collinstown, Co Westmeath“A stay on a working farm is the dream for many people holidaying in Ireland and this one is a destination that would be hard to beat. In the beautiful rolling countryside and rich ...
more... - - B&B OF THE YEAR 2011
Carlingford House - Carlingford, Co Louth“The Guide has a long memory and, when (generously) informed by one of our recommended establishments nearby that this house was re-opening after over a decade’s use as a private ...
more... - - CASUAL DINING AWARD 2011
Miss Courtney's Tea Rooms - Killarney, Co KerryWe introduced this award last year in order to highlight the best among the kind of informal, accessibly priced restaurants people drop into without booking; it could include café bars etc, ...
more... - - GREEN IRELAND HOSPITALITY AWARD 2011
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel - Recess, Co GalwayThe question of ecological damage caused by tourism has been taxing many a mind of late, and we at GC Guides are no exceptions. When requesting factual data from recommended establishments ove ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2011
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Ivyleigh House - Portlaoise, Co LaoisThe importance the Guide attaches to breakfast is no secret – of all the details that show the true philosophy guiding the way an establishment is run, breakfast is the most revealing. B ...
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Kelly's Resort Hotel - Rosslare, Co Wexford“Any hotel that offers alternative styles for breakfast – table service in the main restaurant set up with crisp linen, and a Sunshine buffet in a more casual family-friendly roo ...
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Lough Bishop House - Collinstown, Co Westmeath“How many hosts can offer fresh fruit and just-pressed apple juice from their own orchard at breakfast? When they are in season (late October/November), that’s just what you ...
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Ivyleigh House - Portlaoise, Co Laois“No strangers to our breakfast awards – they won a regional award in 2002 – breakfast is always a treat at this fine Georgian townhouse, elegantly presented with fine bone ...
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Carlingford House - Carlingford, Co Louth“All the best classical ingredients of the breakfast offering beloved by Irish people when on a break are here – the good choice of cereals, juices, fresh fruit and Greek yoghurt ...
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Nick's Warehouse - BelfastA new award, in recognition of the special contribution made by exceptional individuals in Irish hospitality. It’s hard to believe that Nick and Kathy Price are celebrating 20 years in bu ...
more... - - Hotel of the Year Award 2010The BrookLodge & Wells Spa - Macreddin, Co WicklowNumerous strands make up this complex operation – but, as you sense from the bright helpful staff and an atmosphere of care about the place, this very special hotel is more than the sum of i ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year Award 2010Campagne - KilkennyThe capital’s leading restaurants tend to hog the spotlight at awards and, while the size of the population means more top rank restaurants to choose from, excellence is no respecter of loca ...
more... - - Chef of the Year Award 2010Eamonn O'Reilly - One Pico, DublinOne of the most coveted of all our awards, the title Chef of the Year has previously gone to some very distinguished heroes – and some unsung heroes - of the Irish food scene including Kevi ...
more... - - Pub of the Year 2010The Ballymore Inn, Ballymore Eustace, Co KildareIs it a pub? Or is it a restaurant? Much as the term ‘gastropub’ jars the nerves, it must be admitted that it just about sums this place up – you could certainly drop in here for ...
more... - - Just Ask Restaurant of the Year Award
Sponsored by Bord BiaRathmullan House - Rathmullan County Donegal“Just Ask!” is a public awareness campaign that aims to encourage consumers when eating out to look for information on where the food (particularly meat) on their plate comes from, and ...
more... - - Seafood Circle Resturant of the Year 2010
Sponsored by BIMAhernes Seafood Restaurant - Youghal County CorkThe BIM Seafood Circle is a programme highlighting the best places to buy fresh fish, and to dine out on seafood. The hospitality element endorses good seafood restaurants offering a high proporti ...
more... - - Seafood Circle Bar of the Year 2010
Sponsored by BIMKealys Seafood Bar - Greencastle Co DonegalKealys Seafood Bar is right on the harbour at the Donegal fishing port of Greencastle – perfectly positioned for people travelling on the ferry between Greencastle and Magilligan Point in No ...
more... - - Irish Experience B&B 2010
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandGlasha - Ballymacarbry County WaterfordThe rush of new hotels offering low cost breaks in recent years had the effect of putting pressure on the traditional B&B – but, as Failte Ireland recognise, a good B&B can offer gue ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2010Good Things Cafe - Durrus, County CorkThis award recognises an indivdual or establishment demonstrating a total commitment to using the very best of fresh, seasonal and mainly local foods – and preparing them simply and with sty ...
more... - - Casual Dining Award 2010The Sheelin Tea Shop - Bellanaleck County FermanaghThis is a new award, taking in the very best among the kind of informal, accessibly priced restaurants people drop into without booking; it could include café bars etc, and most are all da ...
more... - - Taste of the Waterways Award 2010
Sponsored by Waterways IrelandCafe Merlot at Blakes of the Hollow - Enniskillen County FermanaghThe Taste of the Waterways Award was introduced last year and it brings a new element to the selection, highlighting lovely and less-known watery parts of Ireland that are a joy to explore – ...
more... - - Host of the Year Award 2010Kay McEvilly - Cashel House Hotel - County GalwayA natural talent for hospitality is the ace that Irish people keep up their sleeve – time and again visitor surveys confirm that, along with the landscape, it is mainly the warmth and engage ...
more... - - Business Hotel of the Year Award 2010Fitzwilliam Hotel DublinOther hospitality guides tend to focus exclusively on leisure travel, but many of those using our Guide and website (and joining our quality-led dining and breaks initiative, The G Club) are busin ...
more... - - Wine Award of the Year 2010Ballymaloe House - County CorkIrish interest in wine has grown phenomenally in recent years – how many people saw a glass of wine as the natural accompaniment to a meal even a couple of decades ago? Our wine award has re ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year 2010
Sponsored by Patak’s / Blue DragonKajjal - Malahide County DublinThe range of cuisines authentically represented in Irish restaurants is continually developing and, overall, ethnic restaurants have changed very much for the better in recent years. The gr ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year 2010Sha Roe Bistro - County CarlowThis is a very special award, because it invariably goes to an establishment that is really outstanding in every way – and has that special extra ‘something’ that makes a great a ...
more... - - Green Ireland Hospitality Award 2010Bush Hotel - County LeitrimThe question of ecological damage caused by tourism has been taxing many a mind of late, and we are no exceptions. When requesting factual data from recommended establishments over the last few ye ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel of the Year 2010Quality Hotel - County CorkAny parent worried about the weather when deciding whether to holiday in Ireland, should consider the growing number of hotels that have opted to specialise in family holidays, and particularly ou ...
more... - - Hideaway of the Year 2010The Old Convent Gourmet Hideaway - County TipperaryDozens of interesting places hidden around Ireland come under the microscope when we’re considering this much sought-after award, and we’re happy to report that this country is very we ...
more... - - Country House of the Year 2010Gregans Castle - County ClareThere’s been a tendency for country houses to go all posh and designery in recent years – losing their essential character and becoming, in some cases, too much like hotels. Not so ...
more... - - B&B of the Year 2010Beech Hill House - Holywood County DownIf you ever need somewhere really relaxing, peaceful and away-from-it all to stay near Belfast, Victoria Brann’s Georgian-style house in the hills above Holywood is just the place. Alt ...
more... - - Farmhouse of the Year 2010Killiane Castle - County WexfordA gently modernised, upgraded version of the Irish B&B/farmhouse experience meets the needs of the current climate very well – and it is good to see this traditional Irish hospitality be ...
more... - - Newcomer of the Year 2010An Port Mor - Westport Co MayoGiven the year that’s in it, it’s especially encouraging to find that there are still talented and committed people prepared to start up new enterprises. One such is Euro-Toques chef F ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2010
- Beech Hill House - Holywood County DownVictoria Brann’s experience in catering means she could whip up a marvellous meal with one hand tied behind her back- and makes her a very relaxed and engaging breakfast host. She treats gue ...
more... - Gregans Castle - Ballyvaughan County ClareAllow time to enjoy an excellent breakfast when staying at Gregans Castle - a delicious buffet is set up with fresh juices and fruits, organic cereals, freshly baked bread, home-made preserves and ...
more... - Park Hotel Kenmare - County KerryIn line with the excellence which prevails throughout the hotel, the outstanding breakfasts served at the Park start the day in style – table service is superbly professional (methodical, pr ...
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- - Hotel of the Year 2009Dromoland Castle HotelThe West of Ireland is this country’s greatest tourism asset and, in many ways, this hotel sums up the hopes and dreams that many people have when visiting Ireland – a beautifully loca ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2009Pearl BrasserieJust a few doors away from Dublin’s finest Georgian square and some of the city’s most exclusive restaurants, Kirsten Batt and Sebastien Masi’s stylish basement restaurant has q ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2009Richard Corrigan - Bentley's Oyster Bar & GrillThis well known UK-based Irish chef burst onto the Dublin dining scene in the summer of 2008 with the opening of Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill on St Stephen’s Green and – alth ...
more... - - Pub of the Year 2009Balloo HouseThis famous old coaching inn enjoyed a great stroke of good fortune in 2004, when it was taken over by Ronan and Jennie Sweeney, an energetic couple with extensive experience in the hospitality in ...
more... - - Best Use of Fresh Ingredients Award 2009
Sponsored by Bord BiaThe Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge“Customers are increasingly looking for information on how their food is produced and where it comes from - providing supplier and country of origin information on menus assures diners where ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2009
Sponsored by BIMO'Connor's Seafood RestaurantThis long-established seafood restaurant is right on Bantry’s main square (site of the May mussel festival each year), and has been completely refurbished since Peter and Anne O’Brien ...
more... - - Seafood Bar of the Year 2009
Sponsored by BIMThe Lobster PotNear Carnsore Point and just a few miles from Rosslare ferry port, Anne and Ciaran Hearne’s handsome country pub, in elegant dark green with lots of well-maintained plants, is a welcome sigh ...
more... - - Food eXtra Award 2009
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandLongueville HouseThis recently introduced award can perhaps be seen as a signpost to the way food and hospitality are developing in Ireland, as time-poor visitors – whether from other countries or travelling ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2009
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandRathmullan HouseA pleasing dining room overlooking the lovely gardens and Lough Swilly provides a fine setting for upbeat traditional cooking at the Wheeler family’s Rathmullan House. Menus are based on the ...
more... - - Hideaway of the Year 2009
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandCarrig House Country House & RestaurantDozens of interesting places hidden around Ireland come under the microscope when we’re considering this much sought-after award, and we’re happy to report that this country is very we ...
more... - - Waterways Hospitality Award 2009
Sponsored by Waterways IrelandThe OarsmanThis new award introduces a topic very close to the Guide’s heart - we have published a little guide to hospitality along Ireland’s inland waterways for almost a decade, and it has had ...
more... - - Wine Award of the Year 2009The TwelveFor the last couple of years establishments recommended by the Guide have been invited to submit wine lists for competition and there has been a great response, ranging from the very grand to rela ...
more... - - Host of the Year 2009John Moriarty - Lord Baker'sIn all the years we’ve been travelling around the country seeking out the best hospitality - a ‘hobby’ that goes back over 20 years or more, certainly far beyond the life of the ...
more... - - Business Hotel of the Year 2009Kingsley HotelWhile it is not unusual for an establishment to receive more than one award award from us – the cream always floats to the top, after all – this one is unique in that the Kingsley Hote ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel of the Year 2009Renvyle House HotelA wonderful place to visit at any age or any time, Renvyle House appeals to people with a yen for the rugged west of Ireland - and a love of the cosy contrasts you find indoors, where a snug conse ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year 2009
Sponsored by Patak’s / Blue DragonJaipur GroupThis year’s Ethnic Restaurant Award is unusual as it goes not to a restaurant but to a group, and pays tribute to the people who have developed this small chain of stylish, quality-driven r ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year 2009Chez HansThis is a very special award, because it invariably goes to an establishment that is really outstanding in every way – and has that special extra ‘something’ that makes a great a ...
more... - - Newcomer of the Year 2009Cliff House HotelClinging to steep cliffs on the edge of the heritage village of Ardmore, this hotel opened to some acclaim a few months ago and, with its fresh contemporary style, ambitious cooking and emphasis o ...
more... - - Country House of the Year 2009Ballyvolane HouseA gracious mansion surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens… the Green family’s home, Ballyvolane House, is the quintes ...
more... - - Guesthouse of the Year 2009Ard na BreáthaAlthough in what has become a mainly residential area on the edge of a thriving town, Albert and Theresa Morrow’s welcoming guesthouse is tucked into a quiet corner of a busy working farm an ...
more... - - B&B of the Year 2009Heron's Rest B&BThe name of Sorcha Molloy’s delightful B&B is far from fanciful - when looking for it along the Longwalk, in the heart of Galway city, you may well find it signed by Arthur the visiting ...
more... - - Farmhouse of the Year 2009Flemingstown HouseFlemingstown House is a little off the tourist track, but those in the know beat a path to the door of this traditional farmhouse in the heart of the Golden Vale - knowing, as they make their way ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2009
- Heron's Rest B&BThe wise B&B owner makes a big deal out of breakfast these days – and, although there are plenty of other reasons people love staying at this one, the delicious and sociable way that eac ...
more... - Teach de BrocGreat hospitality and outstanding breakfasts go hand in hand, so it is not surprising that these former Hosts of the Year should now be highlighted for beginning each day so well for their f ...
more... - Ballyvolane HouseCountry houses do tend to make a speciality of breakfast, and this year’s country house breakfast award winners, Ballyvolane House, are a class act: they don’t have a huge number of ro ...
more... - Lisloughrey LodgeBreakfast is often the least enjoyable part of a hotel stay and, all too often, can obliterate the memory of an enjoyable meal the evening before – not so at a growing number of caring and & ...
more... - Lisloughrey LodgeBreakfast is often the least enjoyable part of a hotel stay and, all too often, can obliterate the memory of an enjoyable meal the evening before – not so at a growing number of caring and & ...
more...Park Hotel Kenmare - County KerryNobody understands the importance of attention to detail better than the Brennan brothers, stars of RTE’s quirky ‘hospitality hospital’ programme, 'At Your Service'. Legendar ...
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- - Hotel of the Year 2009
- - Hotel of the Year 2008The Merrion HotelThis fine hotel in the heart of Georgian Dublin comprises four meticulously restored Grade 1 listed townhouses built in the 1760s and, behind them, a contemporary garden wing overlooks formal land ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2008Deanes RestaurantA highly coveted award - for restaurateurs, chefs and front of house staff – this category attracts an exceptionally diverse range of establishments, ranging from bustling city restaur ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2008Paul Flynn - The TanneryThis much coveted title goes to a widely respected chef – and a previous winner of the Guide’s Restaurant of the Year Award (2004). Already recognised as a special talent i ...
more... - - Pub of the Year 2008The Olde Glen BarJust the sort of old pub advertising people dream about, the McLaughlin family’s bar looks as it must have a hundred, maybe two hundred years ago: low ceilings, ancient weathered bar and fur ...
more... - - Feile Bia Award 2008
Sponsored by Bord BiaThe Chart House RestaurantEach year, in the Guide, we single out for the Féile Bia Award an establishment that we feel is interpeting the Féile Bia message especially well and not only putting into practice t ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2008
Sponsored by BIMO'Grady's on the PierIn a stunning position, with views over the harbour and beach to distant mountains, Michael O’Grady’s charming seafood restaurant is a lovely spot on a fine summer’s day, with pr ...
more... - - Seafood Bar of the Year 2008
Sponsored by BIMMary Ann's Bar & RestaurantOur Seafood Bar of the Year is little short of a national treasure - a pretty west Cork pub that is as old as it looks, going back to 1846, and has been loved and well maintained in Fe ...
more... - - Food eXtra Award 2008
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandEnniscoe HouseThis newly introduced award can perhaps be seen as a signpost to the way food and hospitality are developing in Ireland, as time-poor visitors – whether from other countries or travelling wi ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2008
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandJacques RestaurantThe Natural Food Award has been an essential element of the Guide since it started and, by recognising an establishment or individual who pays special attention to sourcing the freshest and best l ...
more... - - Hideaway of the Year 2008
Sponsored by Fáilte IrelandCoxtown ManorEverybody loves this welcoming late Georgian house which is just a short drive from the county town, yet quietly set in its own parkland in a lovely, peaceful area close to Donegal Bay. Belgian pr ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year 2008
Sponsored by Blue DragonFurama RestaurantRecent years have seen such an explosion of ethnic restaurants, now encompassing dozens of international cuisines - many of which would not have been at all familiar in Ireland a decade ago &ndash ...
more... - - Wine Award of the Year 2008Ashford CastleThis year, establishments recommended by the Guide were invited to submit wine lists for competition and there were over 70 entries, ranging from the very grand to relatively simple lists; m ...
more... - - Host of the Year 2008Martina SheedyJohn and Martina Sheedy run one of the west of Ireland’s best-loved small hotels - it offers some of the most luxurious accommodation and the best food in the area, yet it still has the warm ...
more... - - Business Hotel of the Year 2008Clontarf Castle HotelThis 17th century castle is convenient to both the airport and city centre and, although is a pity that the grounds were given over to development some years ago, the hotel itself has been sensiti ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel of the Year 2008Ferrycarrig HotelThis stylish modern hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the Slaney estuary and has excellent amenities, including a superb health and fitness club. Unusually, all of the well-appointed bedro ...
more... - - Atmospheric Establishment of the Year 2008Hunters HotelIn these days of endless new developments, design-led hotels and a general air of ‘cool’, how refreshing it is to visit places untroubled by fashion. This much-loved hotel is one of ou ...
more... - - Newcomer of the Year 2008Inis Meáin RestaurantWith about 150 new entries to the guide each year and a hugely promising long list to choose from, this is one of the most difficult awards to select. But this very special place kept coming up to ...
more... - - Country House of the Year 2008Echo LodgeWhat can be said about this wonderful place that has not been said before? Echo Lodge – actually an hotel but with a real country house feeling – is a place that envelops guests in its ...
more... - - Guesthouse of the Year 2008Whitepark HouseA warm welcome from chatty and well-informed hosts Bob and Siobhán Isles awaits visitors to this pretty old house which is tucked away in well-maintained gardens and has stunning views of W ...
more... - - B&B of the Year 2008McMenamins TownhouseWe don’t know exactly what it is about Seamus and Kay McMenamin’s B&B, but we receive more letters heaping praise on this Wexford townhouse (and its delicious breakfasts), than any ...
more... - - Farmhouse of the Year 2008Castle Farm Country HouseSmall is very definitely beautiful in rural tourism, and many guests would infinitely prefer to stay in the Nugent family’s unusual and wonderfully hospitable 18th century farmhouse (which i ...
more... - - IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2008
Sponsored by Rudd's- Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf ClubWe all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this is true in hospitality as well as ‘real life’. Breakfast is the last meal guests will have before leavin ...
more... - Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf ClubHotel breakfasts are often the least enjoyable part of a stay and, all too often, can obliterate the memory of an enjoyable meal the evening before – not so at a growing number of caring and ...
more... - The Old Convent Gourmet HideawayCountry houses do tend to make a speciality of breakfast, and Dermot and Christine Gannon set out to do something really special when they opened their ‘gourmet hideaway’ here, in one ...
more... - Number 31Our winning guesthouse breakfast is to be found in an hospitable ‘oasis of tranquillity and greenery’ just off St Stephen’s Green, which has recently reopened after major refurbi ...
more... - Marble HallFirst time visitors have no idea of the delights that lie ahead as they arrive at Shelagh Conway’s wonderful B&B, which is discreetly situated in a redbrick Georgian terrace. This warm a ...
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- - Hotel of the Year 2008
- - Hotel of the Year 2007
Mount Juliet Conrad, Thomastown, Co KilkennyLying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, our Hotel of the Year is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses - and one of Europe’s g ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2007
MacNean House & BistroAs all Ireland now knows, some of the best cooking in the country is to be found in the little border town of Blacklion, Co Cavan. I’ll never forget my first visit, early in 1993 - the resta ...
more... - - Pub of the Year 2007
The Roundwood Inn, Roundwood, Co WicklowModern gastro-publicans eat your hearts out: there’s nothing new in all this at all, as the owners of this atmospheric 17th century inn in the highest village in the Wicklow Hills could tell ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2007
Stefan Matz, Ashford Castle, Cong, Co MayoIreland’s grandest castle hotel and one of the most beautifully located establishments in all Ireland, Ashford Castle needs no introduction from me – it is, quite simply, stunning.&nbs ...
more... - - Féile Bia Award 2007
Sponsored by Bord Bia
The Ballymore Inn, Co KildareWe next move to Co Kildare, where we find a bar and restaurant that gives out a few subtle hints about what’s in store as you approach: the neatly painted cream and navy exterior, the clippe ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2007
Sponsored by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Fishy Fishy Café, Kinsale, Co CorkStill in Co Cork, we move west to Kinsale. Martin and Marie Shanahan’s original Fishy Fishy Café was our Seafood Restaurant of the Year in 2001, when we noted that it was “the f ...
more... - - Seafood Bar of the Year 2007
Sponsored by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Aherne's Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Youghal, Co CorkNow in its third generation of family ownership, Aherne’s has a great reputation on several counts, including the FitzGibbon family’s hospitality and their luxurious accommodation. But ...
more... - - Business Hotel of the Year 2007
Brooks Hotel, Dublin 2Tucked away in a narrow street just off St Stephen’s Green, this discreetly luxurious family-owned hotel is one of Dublin’s most desirable addresses, especially for business guests &nd ...
more... - - Wine Award of the Year 2007
Ely CHQ, IFSC, Dublin 1And now we move back to Dublin, and to a pair who have previously won the same award – but, in contrast to the cosy atmosphere of their original Dublin 2 premises, the style of their brave n ...
more... - - Host of the Year 2007
Seamus & Aoife Brock, Teach de Broc, Ballybunion, Co KerryYou don’t have to play golf to appreciate this highly popular guesthouse but it certainly must help, as it’s almost within the boundaries of the Ballybunion links. The standard of comf ...
more... - - Hideaway of the Year 2007
Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co ClareWhat do we look for in the perfect Hideaway? Peace and quiet, big log fires, discreetly hospitable staff, soothing luxuriously furnished bedrooms – many of them romantic – and deliciou ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year 2007
La Peniche, Grand Canal, Dublin 4Now we move back to Dublin and the Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year - we always have great fun thinking about the best establishments in this category and there are usually some real ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year 2007
Sponsored by Sharwoods
Rasam, Dun Laoghaire, Co DublinIreland’s fast-growing multi-cultural population has seen an explosion of ethnic restaurants over the last few years but few can offer the combination of authentic regional Indian cooking, s ...
more... - - Féile Bia Dish Award 2007
Sponsored by Bord Bia
Kevin Dundon, Dunbrody Country House Hotel, Co WexfordThere is a lot of talk about ‘modern Irish cooking’ these days, but it’s a rare enough treat to find it on your plate. But, down Wexford way, there’s a chef who loves nothi ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2007
Farmgate, Midleton, Co CorkThis is the older sister to Kay Harte’s Farmgate Café - since 1983 Maróg O’Brien has been delighting visitors to Midleton town and consistently pleasing a happy band of d ...
more... - - Newcomer of the Year 2007
Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal, Co CarlowVisitors to the pretty village of Clonegal (“on the road to nowhere, on the border of Carlow and Wexford…”) have treat in store, as this is where Henry Stone and Stép ...
more... - - Country House of the Year 2007
Rathmullan HouseDonegal has an other-worldliness that is increasingly hard to capture in the traditional family holiday areas and, although it has grown a lot of over the years – most recently with the addi ...
more... - - B&B of the Year 2007
Killyon House, Navan, Co MeathOf late much has been made of the difficulties faced by the traditional B&B sector in Ireland – but don’t be too quick to write it off, as long as places like Michael and Sheila Fo ...
more... - - Farmhouse of the Year 2007
Glasha, Ballymacarbry, Co WaterfordHigh up in a mountain valley in beautiful, unspoilt West Waterford, Paddy & Olive O’Gorman’s spacious farmhouse beside the River Nire is idyllically located where the Comeragh and ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel of the Year 2007
Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle, Co KerryThere is a special art to providing the framework for successful family holidays in an hotel, and it lies firstly in ensuring that the different needs of both adults and children are catered for a ...
more... - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2007
Sponsored by Rudd's
National Breakfast Awards 2007There are many small ways in which establishments can make a lasting impression on their guests but – although this is in a sense beginning at the end – there are few to beat the impac ...
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Farmgate Café, Englishmarket, Cork CityA younger sister of the Farmgate Country Store and Restaurant in Midleton, Kay Harte’s Farmgate Café shares the same commitment to serving fresh, local food - and, as it is located in ...
more... - Best Hotel Breakfast 2007
Sponsored by Rudd'sPortaferry Hotel, Co Down - Best Country House Breakfast 2007
Sponsored by Rudd'sBallinderry Park, Co Galway - Best Guesthouse Breakfast 2007
Sponsored by Rudd'sGlenogra House, Dublin 4 - Best B&B Breakfast 2007
Sponsored by Rudd'sKillyon House, Co Meath - Best Café Breakfast 2007
Sponsored by Rudd'sFarmgate Café, Cork City
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- - Hotel of the Year 2007
- - Hotel of the Year 2006
Hayfield Manor HotelIt is appropriate that the luxurious yet warm-hearted establishment selected as Hotel of the Year should be in Cork, the European City of Culture. Although quite new - it celebrates its first deca ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year 2006
Restaurant Patrick GuilbaudFor almost a quarter of a century this spacious, elegant restaurant has been the leading French restaurant in Ireland, renowned for exceptional modern classic cuisine, based on the best Irish prod ...
more... - - Pub of the Year 2006
Vaughans Anchor InnThis family-run traditional bar has great character, with open fires and lots of memorabilia - and it’s just the place for some seriously good seafood at fair prices, either in the bar or in ...
more... - - Chef of the Year 2006
Mark Anderson - Cherry Tree RestaurantTogether with a fine-tuned team working under proprietor-chef Harry McKeogh, this talented and dedicated chef, has lucky Limerick residents spoilt rotten; the lovely waterside restaurant where he ...
more... - - Féile Bia Award 2006
Sponsored by Bord Bia
Richmond HouseThe restaurant is the heart of Richmond House, the Deevy family’s fine 18th century country house and restaurant just outside Cappoquin. Menus reassuringly state a commitment to the Fé ...
more... - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2006
Sponsored by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
King Sitric Fish Restaurant & AccommodationThis striking harbourside establishment is renowned for its fish and seafood cooking, and is one of Dublin's longest established fine dining restaurants. It takes full advantage of the sea and har ...
more... - - Business Hotel of the Year 2006
Conrad HotelThis fine Dublin hotel has recently re-invented itself, emerging as a model of crisp, contemporary design and - as it has been for 20 years now - an extremely comfortable place to stay, especial ...
more... - - Wine Award of the Year 2006
The French ParadoxThis is an inspired and stylish operation that has brought a new dimension (and a whiff of French chic) to the concept of wine and food in Dublin : it combines a wine shop, a large and atmospheric ...
more... - - Host of the Year 2006
Mrs. Vi McDowell - Gray's Guesthouse, Achill IslandNobody understands better than Mrs Vi McDowell the qualities of beauty and peace that have been bringing guests - especially artists and writers - to Achill Island for the last hundred years. She ...
more... - - Hideaway of the Year 2006
Stella Maris HotelFew retreats could rival the away-from-it all atmosphere and beauty of this hotel, which is perched on the rugged north Mayo coast, just outside one of Ireland’s most charming and unspoilt ...
more... - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year 2006
Toddies RestaurantPearse and Mary O’Sullivan are a talented and dedicated husband and wife team, who recently moved from their quietly discreet restaurant nearby to a bustling down town restaurant and bar abo ...
more... - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year 2006
Sponsored by Sharwoods
Ho SenThe restaurants of Temple Bar have perhaps had more than their fair share of criticism and our next award-winner is living proof that it is possible to offer both quality and value in this much-m ...
more... - - Creative Use of Vegetables 2006
Sponsored by Bord Bia
Renvyle House HotelIn deepest Connemara, at a famous Lutyens-esque house with a romantic and fascinating history - it has been home to people as diverse as a Gaelic chieftan and Oliver St John Gogarty, and became o ...
more... - - Natural Food Award 2006
Neven Maguire - MacNean House & BistroThis is a very special award, given each year to a chef who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to defending the quality ingredients which Paul Bocuse, the founder of the chefs’ organ ...
more... - - Newcomer of the Year 2006
Aldridge LodgeThis award welcomes a young couple who have made a very significant investment in their purpose-built restaurant with rooms, and show a commendable commitment to offering great food, lovely accomm ...
more... - - Country House of the Year 2006
Delphi LodgeEveryone loves a real country house and this award goes to one that ticks off all the right boxes: This deliciously remote establishment is magnificently located in an unspoilt valley, surrounded ...
more... - - Guesthouse of the Year 2006
The Quay HouseNext we move to Connemara, and Clifden's oldest house, which is right on the harbour, with pretty water views when the tide is in. It is superbly comfortable and run with exceptional warmth and ge ...
more... - - Farmhouse of the Year 2006
Glendine Country HouseAn establishment that embodies the core values of Irish hospitality at its very best, Glendine House is a fine Co Wexford farmhouse on a working farm, with beautiful views across the Suir estuary. ...
more... - - Family Friendly Hotel of the Year 2006
Kelly's Resort HotelIt is especially appropriate that this renowned family-run hotel - with a history spanning three centuries - should be selected for the Family-Friendly Hotel Award this year. It really has everyt ...
more... - - Best Breakfast 2006
The Quay HouseNext we move to Connemara, and Clifden’s oldest house, which is right on the harbour, with pretty water views when the tide is in. It is superbly comfortable and run with exceptional warmth ...
more... - - Best Café Breakfast 2006
Canal Bank Café - - Best Guesthouse Breakfast 2006
The Quay HouseNext we move to Connemara, and Clifden’s oldest house, which is right on the harbour, with pretty water views when the tide is in. It is superbly comfortable and run with exceptional warmth ...
more... - - Best B&B Breakfast 2006
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McMenamin's Townhouse - - Best Farmhouse Breakfast 2006
The Glen Country House - - Best Hotel Breakfast 2006
Ardmore Country House Hotel - - The Georgina Campbell Award 2006
Wineport LodgeThis one-off Editor’s Choice Award (the ‘Georgina Campbell Award’) was introduced to highlight the achievements of an establishment that does not fit neatly into any category but ...
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- - Hotel of the Year 2006
- - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey
Aghadoe Heights HotelDating from the 1960's Agahadoe Heights Hotel is renowned for it's breathtaking views of the lakes and the mountains, and also overlooks Killarney's two 18-hole championship gold courses. Recent r ...
more... - - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey
Casino House - - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThe Oarsman Bar & Café - - Chef of the YearRaymond McArdle / Nuremore Hotel
- - Féile Bia Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardLacken House - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandOut of the Blue, Dingle - - Business Hotel of the YearRadisson SAS, Galway
- - Wine Award of the YearEly Wine Bar, Dubin
- - Host of the YearS. Kellett / Enniscoe House, Co. Mayo, Enniscoe
- - Hideaway of the YearCoolbawn Quay, Co Tipperary, Nenagh
- - Athmospheric Restaurant of the YearPullman Restaurant /Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Co. Galway, Galway
- - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by SharwoodsChina-Sichuan Restaurant, Co. Dublin, Stillorgan - - Creative Use of Vegetables Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardProby's Bistro, Co. Cork, Cork City - - Natural Food Award
Sponsored by EurotoquesThe Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, Co. Limerick, Ballingarry - - Newcomer of the YearAdmiralty Lodge
- - Family Hotel of the YearDerrynane Hotel, Co. Kerry, Caherdaniel
- - Country House of the YearGlin Castle, Co. Limerick, Glin
- - Guesthouse of the YearShelburne Lodge, Co. Kerry, Kenmare
- - Farmhouse of the YearKilmaneen Farmhouse, Co. Tipperary, Newcastle
- - Café Breakfast of the Year
Sponsored by DennyIdaho Café, Co. Cork, Cork CityIlia, Co Westmeath, MullingarKilkenny Design Centre, Co. Kilkenny, Kilkenny - - B&B Breakfast of the Year
Sponsored by DennyMc Menamin's Townhouse, Co. Wexford. WexfordBow Hall, Co. Cork, CastletownshendKillyon House, Co. Meath, Navan - - Guesthouse Breakfast of the Year
Sponsored by DennyShelburne Lodge, Co. Kerry, KenmareLancaster Lodge, Cork City, Western RoadWaterside, Co. Kilkenny, Graiguenamanagh - - Country House Beakfast of the Year
Sponsored by DennyRathsallagh House, Co. Wicklow, DunlavinGlenview House, Co. Cork, MidletonSalville House, Co. Wexofrd, Enniscorthy - - Hotel Breakfast of the Year
Sponsored by DennyPark Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry, KenmareAtlantic Hotel, Co. Mayo, WestportRadisson SAS Hotel, co. Donegal, Letterkenny - - Sunday Brunch of the Year
Sponsored by DennyMermaid Café, Dublin City, Dublin 2Atrium Café, Co. Sligo, SligoNosh, Co. Dublin, Dalkey - - Irish Breakfast of the Year Supreme Award
Sponsored by DennyRathsallagh House, Golf & Country Club
- - Hotel of the Year
- - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyDunraven Arms Hotel - - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThe Tannery - - Chef of the YearNeven Maguire - MacNean Bistro
- - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThe Plough Inn - - Féile Bia Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardFiacrí Country House Restaurant & Cookery School - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandThe Customs House - - Business Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThe Kingsley Hotel - - International Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyMark Nolan - Dromoland Castle Hotel - - Wine Award of the Year
Sponsored by Irish Distillers Ltd. Wines & SpiritsNewport House - - Host of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyAdriaan Bartels - Sheen Falls Lodge - - Hideaway of the YearCromleach Lodge
- - Athmospheric Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesO'Callaghan Walshe - - Ethnic Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by SharwoodsKinara - - Happy Heart Eat Out Award
Sponsored by Irish Heart FoundationFarmgate Café - - Creative use of Vegetables Award
Sponsored by Bord GlasKilkenny Design Centre - - Natural Food Award
Sponsored by EurotoquesPeter Ward - Country C hoice Delicatessen & Coffee Bar - - Newcomer of the YearThe Olde Post Inn
- - Country House of the YearFermoyle Lodge
- - Guesthouse of the YearEarls Court House
- - Farmhouse of the YearBallyknocken House
- - Breakfast Award - Ulster
Sponsored by DennyRavenhill House - - Breakfast Award - Connaught
Sponsored by DennyStella Maris Hotel - - Breakfast Award - Dublin
Sponsored by DennyAberdeen Lodge - - Breakfast Award - Munster
Sponsored by DennySheedy's Country House Hotel - - Breakfast Award - Leinster & National Winner
Sponsored by DennyDunbrody Country House Hotel & Cookery School
- - Hotel of the Year
- - Breakfast Award - Ulster
Sponsored by DennySt. John's Country House - - Business Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Cork Dry GinDruids Glen Marriott Hotel & Country Club - - Breakfast Award - Connaught
Sponsored by DennyDolphin Beach Country House - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandTy ar Mór - - Breakfast Award - Leinster
Sponsored by DennyThe Olde Workhouse - - Féile Bia Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardAvoca Café - - Breakfast Award - Dublin
Sponsored by DennyKilkenny Café - - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyCafé en Seine - - Farmhouse of the YearGreenhill House
- - Chef of the YearMaura Foley - Packie's Restaurant
- - Guesthouse of the YearKilleen House
- - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThornton's - - Country House of the YearMoy House
- - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyCashel House Hotel - - Natural Food Award
Sponsored by EurotoquesBrookLodge Hotel - - Creative use of Vegetables Award
Sponsored by Bord GlasMermaid Café - - Happy Heart Eat Out Award
Sponsored by Irish Heart FoundationLennon's Café Bar - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesBlairs Cove House - - Hideaway of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyWineport Lodge - - Host of the Year
Sponsored by Martell CognacJim McCarthy - The Chart House - - Wine Award of the Year
Sponsored by Wyndham EstateDobbins - - Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by Wodka WyborowaTENsq Hotel - - Breakfast Award - Munster & National Winner
Sponsored by DennyLongieville House - - International Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyMary Bowe - Marlfield House
- - Breakfast Award - Ulster
- - Breakfast Award - Ulster
Sponsored by DennyRathmullan House - - Creative Use of Seafood Award
Sponsored by BIM IrelandKealys Seafood Bar - - Breakfast Award - Connaught
Sponsored by DennyBallynahinch Castle Hotel - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandBarrrtra Seafood Restaurant - - Breakfast Award - Leinster
Sponsored by DennyIvyleigh House - - Féile Bia Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardO'Connell'sLe Coq Hardi - - Breakfast Award - Dublin
Sponsored by DennyBrowne's Townhouse - - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThe Bosun - - Farmhouse of the YearBolton House, Co. Meath
- - Chef of the YearRory O'Connell - Ballymaloe House
- - Guesthouse of the YearGorman's Clifftop House & Restaurant
- - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyCayenne - - Country House of the YearSt. Clerans Country House
- - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyKillarney Park Hotel - - Natural Food Award
Sponsored by Electrolux Group (Ireland) Ltd.Otto's Creative Catering - O.C.C. - - Creative use of Vegetables Award
Sponsored by Bord GlasAvoca Café, Kilmacanogue - - Happy Heart Eat Out Award
Sponsored by Irish Heart FoundationPreston House - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesThe Belfry - - Host of the Year
Sponsored by Bisquit CognacTom Reade - The Motte Restaurant - - Winelist of the Year
Sponsored by Graham's PortL'Ecrivain - - Sommelier of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson 1780Julien Le Gentil - One Pico - - Business Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Cork Dry GinClarion Hotel IFSC - - Breakfast Award - Munster & National Winner
Sponsored by DennyHanora's Cottage - - International Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyPat McCann - Jurys Doyle Group
- - Breakfast Award - Ulster
- - Breakfast Award - Connaught
Sponsored by DennyCashel House Hotel - - Irish Bacon Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardExpresso Bar Café - - Breakfast Award - Ulster
Sponsored by DennyGrange Lodge - - Irish Beef Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardCherry Tree Restaurant - - Breakfast Award - Dublin
Sponsored by DennyRaglan Lodge - - Féile Bia Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food Board - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesThe Cooperage - - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyKehoe's Pub & Maritime Heritage Centre - - International Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyAshford Castle - - Chef of the YearMichael Deane - Restaurant Michael Deane
- - Business Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Cork Dry GinConrad Hotel, Dublin - - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyChapter One Restaurant - - Natural Food Award
Sponsored by Electrolux Group (Ireland) Ltd.Brid Torrades - Glebe House, Sligo - - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyTinakilly Country House & Restaurant - - Pet Friendly Establishment of the Year
Sponsored by Master FoodsEnniscoe House - - Happy Heart Eat Out Award
Sponsored by Irish Heart FoundationCavistons Seafood Restaurant - - Sommelier of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson 1780Alain Bras - Sheen Falls Lodge - - Farmhouse of the YearHillcrest House
- - Host of the Year
Sponsored by Bisquit CognacThe Mustard Seed @ Echo Lodge - - Guesthouse of the YearRusheen Lodge
- - Skills Development Award
Sponsored by Irish Distillers Ltd. Wines & SpiritsKildare Hotel & Golf Club - - Country House of the YearDunbrody Country House Hotel & Cookery School
- - Creative use of Vegetables Award
Sponsored by BIM IrelandNude - - Winelist of the Year
Sponsored by Graham's PortKing Sitric Fish Restaurant & Accommodation - - Creative Use of Seafood Award
Sponsored by BIM IrelandO'Grady's on the PierCré na Cille - - Breakfast Award - Leinster & National Winner
Sponsored by DennyRathsallagh House, Golf & Country Club - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandFishy Fishy Café - - Breakfast Award - Munster
Sponsored by DennyGreenmount House - - Irish Lamb Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardMoycullen House
- - Breakfast Award - Connaught
- - Country House of the Year
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardRathsallagh House, Golf & Country Club - - Irish Bacon Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardDunbrody Country House Hotel & Cookery School - - Farmhouse of the Year
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardMaddybenny Farmhouse - - Irish Lamb Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardBeginish - - International Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Bushmills WhiskeyRay Carroll - Kildare Hotel - - Irish Beef Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardLacken House - - Business Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Irish Distillers Ltd. Wines & SpiritsLynch Hotels - - New Irish Cuisine Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardMichael Ryan - Isaacs - - Vegetarian Dish of the Year
Sponsored by Electrolux Group (Ireland) Ltd.Café Paradiso - - Chef of the Year
Sponsored by Merrys Irish Cream LiquerMoira Tighe - Cromleach Lodge - - Natural Food Award
Sponsored by Electrolux Group (Ireland) Ltd.Hazel Bourke - Assolas Country House - - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Tipperary WaterLe Coq Hardi - - Pet Friendly Establishment of the Year
Sponsored by Master FoodsLorum Old Rectory - - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Tipperary WaterLongueville House Hotel - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesDanny Minnie's Restaurant - - Farmhouse Cheese Award
Sponsored by Jacob'sThe Tannery - - Happy Heart Eat Out Award
Sponsored by Irish Heart FoundationAvoca Café, Kilmacanogue - - Sommelier of the Year
Sponsored by Irish Distillers Ltd. Wines & SpiritsPascal Playon - Dromoland Castle - - Winelist of the Year
Sponsored by Irish Distillers Ltd. Wines & SpiritsWhitethorn Restaurant - - Host of the Year
Sponsored by Cork Dry GinReggie Ryan - St. John's Country House - - Skills Development Award
Sponsored by Irish Distillers Ltd. Wines & SpiritsPark Hotel Kenmare - - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyBushe's Bar - - Guesthouse of the Year
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardBarrowville Townhouse - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandAya @ Brown Thomas
- - Country House of the Year
- - Business Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Business & FinanceJurys Hotel and Towers - - Irish Pork Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardLe Coq Hardi - - International Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Bushmills WhiskeyMaddens - Hilton Park - - Irish Lamb Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardPhil McAfee - Restaurant St. John's - - Irish Breakfast Award
Sponsored by GalteeAnglesea Townhouse - - Irish Beef Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardStefan Matz - Erriseask House - - Seafood Pub of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandMoran's Oyster Cottage - - Irish Food Award
Sponsored by Bord Bia irish Food BoardGerry Galvin - Drimcong House - - Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Jameson Irish WhiskeyThe Porterhouse - - Chef of the Year
Sponsored by Tipperary WaterKevin Thornton - Thornton's Restaurant - - Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesRestaurant Le Chateau - - Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by Tipperary WaterDeane's - - Irish Breakfast Awards 2014
- Best Country House Breakfast Award 2014
Sponsored by Best Country House Breakfast Award 2014 - Best B&B Breakfast Award 2014
Sponsored by Best B&B Breakfast Award 2014 - Best Hotel Breakfast Award 2014
Sponsored by Best Hotel Breakfast Award 2014 - National Winner Irish Breakfast Awards
Sponsored by National Winner Irish Breakfast Awards by Georgina Campbell
- - Table Presentation of the Year
Sponsored by Rathbornes CandlesThe Bakery Restaurant - - Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Tipperary WaterSheen Falls Lodge - - Guesthouse of the YearHanora's Cottage
- - Sommelier of the Year
Sponsored by Fitzgerald & Co. Ltd.Breda McSweeney - Lacken House - - Country House of the YearNewport House
- - Hosts of the Year
Sponsored by Cork Dry GinWineport Lodge - - Farmhouse of the YearBallymakeigh House
- - Winelist of the Year
Sponsored by Fitzgerald & Co. Ltd.Moyglare Manor - - Oriental Restaurant of the YearImperial Chinese Restaurant
- - Farmhouse Cheese Award
Sponsored by Jacob'sCasino House - - Golf Hotel of the YearKildare Hotel & Golf Club
- - Dessert of the Year
Sponsored by WedgewoodRestaurant Patrick Guilbaud - - Café of the YearMichael's Restaurant
- - Vegetarian Dish of the Year
Sponsored by An Bord GlasThe Ballymore Inn - - Pet Friendly Establishment of the Year
Sponsored by Master FoodsKylenoe House - - Happy Heart Eat Out Award
Sponsored by Irish Heart Foundation101 Talbot - - Newcomer of the YearFitzwilliam Hotel
- - Seafood Dish of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandCaviston's of Sandycove - - Romantic Hideaway of the Year
Sponsored by Waterford CrystalHumewood Castle - - Seafood Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by BIM IrelandLawrence Cove House
- - Business Hotel of the Year