The Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards have taken place at Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Co. Carlow, full list of winners for 2026:
- Bar Manager, Connacht: David Hacobian -Infused Wine and Cocktail Bar, Dublin: Ian McKenzie: Daata Danymount, Leinster: Eugene Maguire: Fairways Hotel, Munster: Kaja Tomczak: The Liberty Bar x Resistance, Overall: Una Burns: Charlie’s Bar, Co. Fermanagh,
- Brewery Visitor Experience, Ulster: Brehon Brewhouse, Connacht: Mescan Brewery, Overall: Franciscan Well Brewpub, Co. Cork,
- City Bar, highly commended: Monk Cocktail Bar, Ulster: Rattlebag, Connacht McSwiggan’s Galway, Leinster: Hibernian Bar, Munster: 101 Limerick, Overall: The Bath Pub, Co. Dublin,
- Cocktail Bar, Ulster: Haymarket, Connacht: Taylor’s Bar & Beer Garden, Leinster: Parterre, the Johnstown Estate, Munster: Badb, the Brehon Hotel & Spa, Overall: Vintage Cocktail Club, Co. Dublin,
- Country Bar, highly commended: The Black Shop Bar, Ulster: Hearty’s Cottage, Leinster: Peadar’s Bar, Moate, Munster: O’Mahony’s of Waterfrasshill, Overall: Coyne’s Gastropub, Co. Galway,
- Destination Bar, Connacht: Hooked, Dublin: The Whiskey, Leinster: Carlingford Brewing Co., Munster: Gregan’s Castle Hotel, Overall: Friel’s Bar & Restaurant, Co. Derry,
- Distillery Visitor Experience, Finalists:, Micil Distilery, Titanic Distillers, Dingle Distillery, the Shed Distillery, Hinch Distillery, Overall: The Muff Liquor Company, Co. Donegal,
- Dog-Friendly Bar, highly commended: The Whitecliff Inn, Ulster: Fat Willy’s Pub, Connacht: Ocean Bar & Restaurant, Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa, Leinster: Gertie Brownies Bar & the Cellar Bistro, Munster: The Top House, Overall: The Bath Pub, Dublin,
- Family-Friendly Bar, highly commended: Goosers Bar & Eating House, Ulster: Cavan Crystal Hotel, Dublin: Arcadia, Leinster: The Monread Lounge and Bar, Munter: Bobby Byrnes, Overall: Lydon’s Bar and Restaurant, Co. Galway,
- Gastro Bar, highly commended: The Selkie, Ulster: The Whitecliff Inn, Connacht: The Tavern Bar & Restaurant, Leinster: Left Bank, Munster: JP Clarke’s, Overall: Juno at Hera, Co. Dublin,
- Gin Bar, Ulster: Galgorm Resort & Spa, Munster: North @ the Address Cork, Overall: Bar Square, Co. Mayo,
- Hotel Bar: highly commended: Café 1920 at the Fleet Street Hotel, Ulster: Conor’s Bar, Castle Leslie Estate, Connact: Lena’s Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Radisson Red, Dublin: WXYZ Bar, Aloft Dublin City Hotel, Leinster: Saddler’s Bar & Bistro, the Keadeen Hotel, Overall: Armada Hotel, Co. Clare,
- Interior Design, Ulster: Imperial and Metric Bar, Connacht: Peggy’s Bar and Restaurant, Leinster: Old Warehouse, Munster: The James Hotel, Overall: 9 Below, Co. Dublin,
- Irish Bar, Ulster: O’Loughlin’s Irish House, Dublin: The Whiskey Reserve, Leinster: Dalys Mullingar, Munster: The Liberty Bar x Resistance, Overall: Infused Wine and Cocktail Bar, Co. Mayo,
- Late Night Bar, Connacht: Mary Mullen’s, Dublin: McCafferty’s at the Barge, Leinster: The Barracks, Munster: The Oliver Plunkett, Overall: Sonny McSwine’s, Co. Donegal,
- LGBTQ+ Bar, highly commended: The Poor Relation Grocery and Pub, Dublin: Mema’s, Munster the Liberty Bar x Resistance, Overall: Dalys Mullingar, Co. Westmeath,
- Local Bar, highly commended: Cruise’s Bar, Ulster: Charlie’s Bar, Dublin: The Balgriffin Inn, Leinster: The Vinegar Man, Munster: The Old Lodge Gastro Pub at Shannon Springs Hotel, Overall: Freeney’s Bar, Co. Galway,
- Music Bar, Connacht: McHugh’s Bar, Dublin: The Temple Bar Pub, Leinster: Crown Quarter, Munster: The Dingle Pub, Overall: O’Loughlin’s Irish House, Co. Derry,
- Newcomer, Ulster: The Posh Pig, Connacht: Charlie’s at the Towers, Dublin: Pitch, Overall: Ó’Súilleabháin, Co. Cork,
- Outdoor Space, highly commended: Black Bull Inn, Ulster: The Quays Bar & Gastropub, Connacht: McHugh’s Bar, Dublin: North @ the Address Citywest, Munster: The River Club, Overall: Carlingford Brewing Co., Co. Louth,
- Restaurant Bar, highly commended: The Selkie, Connacht: Ocean Bar & Restaurant, Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa, Dublin: Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Carlton Hotel, Leinster: Town Leixlip, Munster: Moody Café Vin, Overall: Pica, Belfast,
- Services to the Industry, Winner: Martina and Wayne Fitzpatrick, No 3 Wine Bar & Restaurant, Collon, Co. Louth.
- Signature Cocktail, Ulster: The Muff Liquor Company, Dublin: Daata Blackrock, Leinster: Parterre, the Johnstown Estate, Munster: O’Carroll’s Cover, Overall: Infused Wine & Cocktail Bar, Co. Mayo,
- Social Media Award, highly commended: Longcourt Hospitality, Ulster: Number 7 Duke Street, Connacht: Seven Bridgestreet, Leinster the Make and Mark, Munster: Costigan’s Pub, Overall: The Temple Bar Pub, Co. Dublin,
- Sports Bar, Ulster: Charlie’s Bar, Dublin: Pitch, Leinster: Peadar’s Bar, Moate, Munster: Reardens, Overall: Mary Mullen’s, Co. Galway,
- Supplier finalists:, Keeling’s, Tindal Wine Merchants, Bunzl McLaughlin, Direct Wine Shipments, Classic Drinks, Overall: MCM Brands,
- Team: highly commended: Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, Ulster: Number 7 Duke Street, Connact: McSwiggan’s Galway, Dublin: 37 Dawson Street, Munster: Costigan’s Pub, Overall: 54 Degrees at the Gateway Hotel, Co. Louth,
- Traditional Bar, highly commended: The Central, Mrs O’s, Ulster: Hearty’s Cottage, Connacht: Paddy Mac’s, Dublin: J.R. Mahon’s Public House and Brewery, Leinster: Nana Moon’s Bar, Overall: Ó’Súilleabháin, Co. Cork,
- Whiskey Bar, Ulster: O’Loughlin’s Irish House, Connacht: Freeney’s Bar, Leinster: The Irishmans, Munster: Mother Macs Public House, Overall: The Whiskey Reserve, Co. Dublin,
- Wine Bar, Ulster: Mo Chlann Coffee & Bar, Dublin: Ely Wine Bar, Leinster: No. 3 Wine Bar & Restaurant, Overall: Old Brennans Wine House, Co. Cork,
The Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards shared: These awards celebrate the artistry and innovation of Ireland’s bar culture, honouring the teams and venues who craft connection, elevate experience and shape the ever-evolving story of Irish hospitality. they shone a spotlight on the businesses bringing heartfelt service to their customers, whether it be through great music, use of social media, or making their venue dog-friendly.”
