Angel Pirev, The Mustard Seed Ballingarry Co Limerick was named chef of the year at Georgina Campbell’s hospitality awards.
Neighbourhood in Naas, Co Kildare was awarded as the best restaurant, praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere and innovative cuisine.
Francis and John Brennan, known for the Park Hotel and The Lansdowne in Kenmare, were celebrated as “hospitality heroes.”
Ballyfin in Co Laois was named Ireland’s best five-star hotel offering a luxurious yet homely experience.
Smaller, owner-run restaurants, cafes, and bakeries were acknowledged for their unshowy, authentic experiences, which are considered a great strength in the current food scene.
The full list of winners:
- Atmospheric Restaurant: The Sea Rooms Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa Rosslare
- Bar: The Grapevine Lounge Wineport Lodge Glasson Co Westmeath
- Business Hotel: Clanard Court Hotel Athy Co Kildare
- Casual Dining: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare
- Chef: Angel Pirev, The Mustard Seed Ballingarry Co Limerick
- Family Friendly Hotel: Ocean Sands Hotel Enniscrone Co Sligo
- Global Cuisines: Chakra By Jaipur Greystones Co Wicklow
- Happy Place: Vintage Tea Trips Dublin
- Host: John & Elizabeth Barrett Bervie Guest Accommodation Achill Island
- Hotel: Ballyfin
- Innovation: Mountain View Ballyhale Co Kilkenny
- Memorable Experience: Dunmore House Hotel Clonakilty Co Cork
- Movers & Shakers: Darina Allen & Rory O’Connell
- Natural Food: Rock Farm Slane Co Meath
- Newcomer: Bramley Restaurant Abbeyleix Co Laois
- Pet Friendly Destination: Cashel House Hotel Connemara Co Galway
- Pub: The Parson’s Nose Hillsborough Co Down
- Restaurant: Neighbourhood Restaurant, Naas, Co Kildare
- Seafood Chef: Fisk Seafood Bar Downings Co Donegal
- Seafood Restaurant: Oscars Seafood Bistro Galway
- Small Stay: Ashley Park
- Sustainability: The Salthouse Hotel Ballycastle Co Antrim
- Taste of the Waterways: Sham Hanifa
- Visitor Attraction: The Stables Café Mount Congreve House & Gardens Kilmeaden Co Waterford
- Wine Experience: Burren Fine Wine & Food Ballyvaughan Co Clare
