The winners were announced at a gala event in the Armagh City Hotel:
- Overall: The Brewer’s House, Donaghmore: A charming historic gastropub (dating back over 150 years) in the village of Donaghmore, serving excellent pub classics with contemporary touches, quality local ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Café: The Kitchen Omagh: A chic, bohemian-style café and brunch spot on High Street in Omagh, known for its award-winning breakfasts, brunch dishes, specialty coffee, fresh bakes, and relaxed, friendly vibe from morning into the afternoon.
- Casual Dining: El Greco Castlederg: A popular Mediterranean restaurant on John Street in Castlederg, specialising in authentic Greek flavours, wood-fired pizzas, souvlaki, fresh seafood, and generous portions with a welcoming family-run feel.
- Chef: Vincent Mahon, Oysters Restaurant, Strabane: Highly acclaimed head chef at Oysters Restaurant in Strabane, recognised for his expert handling of seasonal produce – especially fresh seafood – and his creative, high-quality modern Irish dishes.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Moghrá Dungannon: A stylish, relaxed modern bistro on Newell Road in Dungannon, offering simple yet refined Irish dishes with subtle French influences, using quality local ingredients in a welcoming setting (open for brunch, lunch, and dinner at weekends).
- Customer Service: Brew & Bia Omagh: A friendly speciality coffee bar and brunch café (based in Augher, popular with Omagh visitors), praised for its warm, attentive service alongside excellent coffee and fresh brunch dishes.
- Employee Excellence Award: Bernie Broderick, The Cheeky Fox Omagh: Dedicated team member at the countryside restaurant The Cheeky Fox in Tattyreagh, recognised for her outstanding commitment and contribution to the venue’s success.
- Gastro Pub: The Gasworks Dungannon: A lively family-run gastropub and bar on Perry Street in Dungannon, specialising in homemade Italian wood-fired pizzas, quality pub grub, craft cocktails, live music, and a great local vibe.
- Hotel and Guesthouse: Corick House Hotel, Clogher: A luxurious 4-star country house hotel and spa set in beautiful grounds in the Clogher Valley, offering elegant accommodation, peaceful surroundings, and fine dining with warm country hospitality.
- Innovator: Moghrá Dungannon: The modern bistro commended for its fresh, creative approach to contemporary Irish cooking with French influences and its stylish, relaxed neighbourhood dining concept.
- Local Food Hero: Kevin Clarke, Oysters Restaurant Strabane: Chef patron at Oysters Restaurant, recognised for his passion in championing local suppliers, especially Tyrone and North West seafood and produce.
- Newcomer: Sadie’s Pantry Plumbridge: A welcoming new café in Plumbridge offering great coffee, brunch, lunch, fresh bakes, and a friendly community atmosphere (with catering and coffee cart services available).
- Restaurant manager: Shane Breslin, The Banks Restaurant, Strabane: Highly regarded manager at The Banks Restaurant, praised for his strong leadership and contribution to the smooth running and success of this popular venue.
- Pub: Brodericks Bar & Off Licence Omagh: A traditional, character-filled local pub in Omagh, loved for its genuine atmosphere, great pints, and welcoming community feel (with an off-licence attached).
- Sustainable Practices: Oysters Restaurant Strabane: The seafood-focused restaurant commended for its strong commitment to ethical sourcing, seasonal local ingredients, and environmentally conscious practices.
- Use of Social Media: The Gasworks Dungannon: The popular gastropub recognised for its engaging and effective social media that showcases its pizzas, food, cocktails, live events, and lively atmosphere.
- Wine Experience: The Tasting Room at The Wine Rack Cookstown: A dedicated wine bar and tasting space at The Wine Rack in Cookstown, offering an excellent selection of wines by the glass or bottle, paired with small plates in a relaxed, knowledgeable setting.
- World Cuisine: Tusk Strabane: A vibrant restaurant in Strabane bringing bold, authentic world flavours (with a focus on modern international and fusion dishes) in a welcoming, high-energy environment
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
