Shortlist Announced – Cocktail Experience 2023 

On Tuesday, April 18th, over 140 participants competed in the 2023 Cocktail Experience Competition – “Cocktails of the World” Sponsored by MONIN.  

A panel of three judges reviewed the cocktails made on the day including the relevance to the … Read More

Official Photos: Cocktail Experience 2023 – Cocktails of the World

The 2023 Irish Restaurant Awards Cocktail Experience competition sponsored by MONIN took place on Tuesday April 18th in the Dublin Bar Academy. Over 140 competitors entered having been initially nominated in the category by online public vote back in January. … Read More

Shortlist Announced – Cocktail Experience 2022

Last Thursday 1st September 2022, over 70 participants competed in the 2022 Cocktail Experience Competition – “Return of the Roaring 20’s” Sponsored by Monin. A panel of three judges reviewed the cocktails made on the day including the … Read More

Irish Restaurant Awards Cocktail Competition Celebrates Irish And Global Cultures

Competitors in the Best Cocktail Experience Live Competition in the Dublin Bar Academy

The Cocktail Experience Live Event in the Irish Restaurant Awards took place, today, April 15th in Dublin Bar Academy. The theme of the cocktail competition this year … Read More

Best Cocktail Experience

Sponsored by Coca-Cola HBC

This award goes to the restaurant or bar which brings a creative and exciting approach to cocktails, coupled with flair and imaginative presentation. Nominees for Best Cocktail Experience will be invited to submit an original cocktail … Read More

Best Private Dining & Club Restaurant

Sponsored by Wild Irish Game

This award goes to the private members clubs – including golf clubs, sailing clubs, private dining clubs and tennis clubs – which offer their members a dining experience which demonstrates outstanding value, excellent food, appropriate … Read More

Best Cookery School

Sponsored by Avonmore

This award goes to the cookery school who contributes greatly to food culture in Ireland by educating its students in nutrition and best practice in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food to a high standard. The … Read More

Best Seafood Experience

Sponsored by Musgrave Market Place

This award goes to the restaurant offering an mouth-watering selection of fresh Irish seafood and whose presentation highlights the unique qualities of the ingredients. Locally sourced seafood is important for both ensuring freshness, and supporting … Read More