The winners were announced at a gala event in the Armagh City Hotel:
- Overall: Tully Mill Restaurant, Florencecourt: A charming restaurant set in a restored historic corn mill overlooking the mill pond and river in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain. It offers warm hospitality, seasonal locally sourced dishes with modern twists, and excellent value set menus in a picturesque, welcoming setting.
- Café: The Toastery Enniskillen: A popular independent coffee shop on Church Street serving specialty organic and fairtrade coffee, artisan sourdough grilled cheese toasties with local cheeses, fresh bakes, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
- Casual Dining: Franco’s Enniskillen: A long-established, vibrant Italian restaurant on Queen Elizabeth Road known for its buzzing atmosphere, wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, quality steaks, seafood, and generous portions of Mediterranean favourites.
- Chef: Glen Wheeler, 28 At The Hollow, Enniskillen: Talented chef-patron (Great British Menu alumnus) at this intimate fine-dining spot, celebrated for his precise, ingredient-driven tasting menus that deliver memorable modern cooking in a relaxed yet special setting beneath Blakes of the Hollow.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: The Street Kitchen Enniskillen: A lively spot in Paget Lane offering creative brunch and lunch by day, then tapas-style small plates with global street-food influences fused with the best local Irish produce on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Customer Service: Franco’s Enniskillen: The popular Italian restaurant highly regarded for its consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming service alongside great food in a lively setting.
- Employee Excellence Award: Rebecca Ford, The Street Kitchen Enniskillen: Dedicated and outstanding team member at The Street Kitchen, recognised for her exceptional contribution and service.
- Gastro Pub: Irvine’s Steakhouse & Bar Tempo: A family-run “field-to-fork” steakhouse and bar in the village of Tempo, featuring premium local beef, a warm vintage-modern interior, cocktails, and live music in a welcoming gastropub atmosphere.
- Hotel and Guesthouse: Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen: The elegant fine-dining restaurant (with AA Rosettes) at the 5-star Lough Erne Resort, offering refined seasonal menus with stunning views over the golf course and lough in a luxurious setting.
- Innovator: 28 at the Hollow Enniskillen: The intimate restaurant from Glen Wheeler and Zara McHugh, praised for its innovative approach to fine dining through creative multi-course tasting menus and memorable experiences in a historic Enniskillen location.
- Local Food Hero: Joe Kelly, Joe the Baker Enniskillen: Community-supported artisan baker producing high-quality organic sourdough breads and naturally leavened pastries using traditional methods, supplying locals, markets, and eateries across Fermanagh.
- Newcomer: Emilia’s Pizza Enniskillen: A neighbourhood pizzeria in Chanterhill offering freshly baked, crispy pizzas with quality toppings in a friendly, no-frills takeaway and delivery setting that quickly became a local favourite.
- Restaurant manager: Margaret Elliot-Tredinnick, The Dog and Duck Inn, Lisbellaw: Experienced and highly regarded manager at this cosy, dog-friendly country inn and micro-distillery, known for her warm leadership and smooth operation.
- Pub: Linnet Inn Boho: Fermanagh’s only remaining traditional thatched pub in the picturesque village of Boho, offering a welcoming cave bar, open fire, beer garden, and genuine local character with stories of the surrounding mystical landscape.
- Sustainable Practices: Tully Mill Restaurant Florencecourt: The mill-side restaurant commended for its strong focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, support for the local food economy, and environmentally conscious approach.
- Use of Social Media: Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen: The historic, family-run traditional bar (est. 1944) on Church Street, recognised for its engaging social media that showcases live sport, traditional music sessions, and lively community atmosphere.
- Wine Experience: Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort Enniskillen: The sophisticated fine-dining venue at the luxury resort, celebrated for its excellent wine list and pairings that complement the refined seasonal menus in an elegant lakeside setting.
- World Cuisine: Dollakis Enniskillen: A popular and intimate Greek restaurant on Cross Street, loved for its authentic Mediterranean dishes, fresh flavours, souvlaki, moussaka, and warm, welcoming hospitality that transports diners to the Greek islands
Restaurant award winners
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow – Overall – County winners – Good Food Ireland – Michelin Star
Dining
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
2026 Irish Restaurant awards by county:
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
2025 Irish Restaurant awards by county:
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
2024 Irish Restaurant awards by county:
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
