Ireland’s Best Hospitality Businesses and Professionals Crowned at Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 

[18/05/2026] Ireland’s best hospitality businesses and professionals have been honoured at the All-Ireland Final of the 2026 Irish Restaurant Awards at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, where more than 1,000 chefs, restaurateurs, managers and staff gathered to celebrate excellence across Ireland’s hospitality sector. 

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Ireland’s Top Cocktail Talent Shines in Best Cocktail Experience Shortlist 

[29/04/26] This week, over 70 competitors took part in the Best Cocktail Experience competition, sponsored by Monin, as part of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2026. 

The theme for this year’s competition, which took place on Tuesday 28th of April at … Read More

Dublin’s Best Restaurants, Pubs and Cafés Announced as Finalists for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 

[10/04/2026] The Dublin shortlist for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 has been announced today, showcasing the very best of the capital’s food and hospitality sector. 

The shortlist highlights an exceptional standard of culinary talent across the county, with competition expected to be particularly … Read More

Connaught’s Top Restaurants and Hospitality Leaders Honoured at Irish Restaurant Awards 

[01/04/2026] The very best in food and hospitality across Connaught were celebrated last night at the Irish Restaurant Awards Connaught Regional Final 2026, the final regional event in this year’s awards programme. The awards took place on Tuesday, March 31st at … Read More

Ulster’s Best in Food and Hospitality Honoured at Irish Restaurant Awards Regional Final 

[25/03/2026] The very best from across Ulster’s hospitality sector gathered last night for the Irish Restaurant Awards Ulster Regional Final 2026, marking the third event in this year’s awards series. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 24th at the Armagh City … Read More

Munster’s Top Restaurants and Hospitality Leaders Honoured at Irish Restaurant Awards

[11/03/2026] The very best in food and hospitality across Munster were celebrated last night at the Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Final 2026, the second regional celebration of this year’s awards programme. The Awards were held on Tuesday, March 10th, at the … Read More

Leinster’s Top Restaurants and Hospitality Leaders Honoured at Irish Restaurant Awards Regional Event 2026

[March 4th, 2026] The very best in food and hospitality across Leinster were celebrated last night at the Irish Restaurant Awards Leinster Regional Final 2026, the first regional celebration of this year’s awards programme. The Awards were held on Tuesday, March 3rd, at … Read More

Ireland’s Most Popular Food Awards Return for 2026 

[15/01/2026] The Irish Restaurant Awards officially returned yesterday for their 17th year, with a launch event at HERA Restaurant, Dublin 1 marking the opening of public nominations for the 2026 awards. 

The Irish Restaurant Awards continue to be the … Read More

Ireland’s Best Restaurant Crowned at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025

Monday, May 19th – 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, which included owners, chefs, managers and staff, gathered to celebrate the finest establishments in Irish food and drink.Read More

Shortlist For This Year’s Best Cocktail Experience Competition Announced

Friday, May 2nd, 2025 – This week, over 100 competitors took part in the Best Cocktail Experience competition, sponsored by Monin, as part of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025.

The theme for this year’s competition, which took place on Monday and Tuesday at the Dublin Bar Academy, was “Sips and Sounds”, with inspiration taken from songs ranging from Galway Girl to Viva Las Vegas.Read More