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RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
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 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 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
Irish Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland's best restaurant, cafe, pub and more named at Irish Restaurant Awards
Success was on the menu for acclaimed Cork eatery Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore on Monday as it took home the top prize at the All-Ireland Final of the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards. The glitzy awards bash took place at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin, where over 1,000 of the country's top hospitality professionals, which included owners, chefs, managers and staff, gathered to celebrate the finest establishments in Irish food and drink. Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards - which have been dubbed Ireland's 'Food Oscars' - received a record breaking 165,000 public nominations for restaurants, cafés and venues across the country - the highest in the Awards' history. Prior to the night's splendour and opulence, regional events were held in Kildare, Cork, Sligo and Monaghan, where county winners across various categories were announced. From these winners, the All-Ireland winners were chosen. Taking home the top honours at Monday's ceremony was 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. You can check out this year's winners in full in the list below:
