Best café, pub and more revealed at Irish Restaurant Awards
The All-Ireland Final of the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, where over 1,000 of the country's top hospitality professionals gathered to celebrate the finest establishments in Irish food and drink.
The top honours on the night went to Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore, who were named Best Restaurant, while John Kelly of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate was awarded Best Chef in Ireland.
Renowned Chef Neven Maguire was also honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award recognising his contribution to Irish food and hospitality.
Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received a record-breaking 165,000 public nominations for restaurants, cafés and venues across the country.
Here is the list of this year's winners:
Best Restaurant - Sponsored by San Miguel
Leinster: Thyme Restaurant
Connaught: Lignum
Ulster: MacNean House & Restaurant
Dublin: Chapter One
Munster: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore
All Ireland: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore
Best Chef - Sponsored by BWG Food Service
Ulster: Ciaran Sweeney, The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box
Munster: Brian Murray, The Glass Curtain
Dublin: Visham Sumputh, Etto
Connaught: Yvonne Kathrein, Poacher Restaurant
Leinster: John Kelly, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate
All Ireland: John Kelly, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate
Best Restaurant Manager - Sponsored by Elavon
Connaught: Shirley Stirzaker, Dining Room
Leinster: William Wong, Saba
Munster: Sophie McCauley, Homestead Cottage
Ulster: Laura Connolly, The Oak Room Restaurant
Dublin: Cian Lynch, Uno Mas
All Ireland: Cian Lynch, Uno Mas
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - Sponsored by Frylite
Ulster: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate
Leinster: The Sea Rooms at Kelly's Resort
Munster: Landline at Park Hotel Kenmare
Dublin: The Saddle Room at The Shelbourne
Connaught: George V at Ashford Castle
All Ireland: George V at Ashford Castle
Best Use of Social Media – Sponsored by GRID Finance
Leinster: Little Acorn Cafe
Dublin: Kicky's
Connaught: Hooked
Ulster: Sonder
Munster: Hotel Woodstock
All Ireland: Hotel Woodstock
Employee Excellence Award - Sponsored by Peninsula
Leinster: Jackie Cullen, Mary Barry's Bar
Connaught: Emma Cavanagh, Nook Cafe and Restaurant
Munster: Geraldine Ward, Everett's Restaurant
Ulster: Liam McKenna, Armagh City Hotel
Dublin: Charlie O'Reilly, Happy Out x Together Academy
All Ireland: Charlie O'Reilly, Happy Out x Together Academy
Best Casual Dining - Sponsored by Musgrave MarketPlace
Munster: Momo Restaurant
Ulster: Frae
Leinster: The Valley Inn
Connaught: Guys Seafood Bar
Dublin: Crudo
All Ireland: Crudo
Gastro Pub - Sponsored by Paynt
Ulster: Murph's Gastro Pub
Dublin: HERA
Leinster: The Glyde Inn
Munster: J. M. Reidy's
Connaught: McSwiggans
All Ireland: McSwiggans
Best Café - Sponsored by Lavazza
Dublin: Two Boys Brew
Munster: Seagull Bakery
Connaught: POTA
Ulster: Ursa Minor
Leinster: Strandfield
All Ireland: Strandfield
Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine - Sponsored by FBD Insurance
Connaught: The Lavender Restaurant
Dublin: Volpe Nera
Munster: Saint Francis Provisions
Leinster: Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro
Ulster: The Olde Post Inn
All Ireland: The Olde Post Inn
Best Newcomer - Sponsored by Square
Munster: Baba'de
Connaught: Oifig An Fish
Ulster: No. 9 Market Square
Dublin: Forêt
Leinster: Bearú
All Ireland: Bearú
Pub of the Year - Sponsored by istil.38
Dublin: Neary's
Ulster: The Reel Inn
Connaught: Matt Molloy's
Munster: An Siopa Dubh
Leinster: Sean's Bar
All Ireland: Sean's Bar
Best Wine Experience - Sponsored by Bibendum
Ulster: OX
Leinster: Ballyfin Demesne
Munster: UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen
Connaught: Daróg Wine Bar
Dublin: Bar Pez
All Ireland: Bar Pez
Best Customer Service - Sponsored by Restaurant-insurance.ie provided by Dolmen
Leinster: Monart
Connaught: Arno's Bistrot
Ulster: Noble
Dublin: Roly's Bistro
Munster: Restaurant Chestnut
All Ireland: Restaurant Chestnut
Best World Cuisine – Sponsored by National Chef de Partie Apprenticeship & National Sous Chef Apprenticeship Programmes
Connaught: Mama Rich Woodquay
Ulster: Chilli Lounge
Leinster: Tābú
Munster: Tango Street Food
Dublin: Rasam Restaurant
All Ireland: Rasam Restaurant
Best Sustainable Practices - Sponsored by Familia Torres & the Findlater Group
Dublin: Glas Restaurant
Munster: Ballygarry Estate Hotel
Leinster: Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
Connaught: Honestly Farm Kitchen
Ulster: Lir
All Ireland: Lir
Innovator of the Year - Sponsored by Diageo
Ulster: Foam
Connaught: Ugly D's Pizza
Leinster: Fiona Egan, Cloughan Farm & Cookery School
Munster: Trawler Boyz Ballycotton
Dublin: Bar 1661
All Ireland: Bar 1661
Local Food Hero - Sponsored by Sugar Snap
Leinster: Tom and Laura Sinnott, Wexford Home Preserves
Munster: Kasha Connolly, Hazel Mountain Chocolate
Connaught: The Calvey Family, Calveys Achill Mountain Lamb
Dublin: Jess Kelly, The Village Butcher
Ulster: Jonny Cuddy, Ispini Charcuterie
All Ireland: Jonny Cuddy, Ispini Charcuterie
Best Cocktail Experience – Sponsored by Monin
All Ireland: Darren Geraghty, Hawksmoor
Food Truck of the Year – Sponsored by Restaurant-insurance.ie provided by Dolmen
All Ireland: Julia's Lobster Truck
Best Cookery School – Avonmore
All Ireland: Dingle Cookery School
Best Learning and Development - Restaurant & Hospitality Skillnet
All Ireland: O'Dwyers
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