- Overall: Tully Mill Restaurant, Florencecourt: this outstanding establishment claimed the top prize for its exceptional all-round excellence, combining superb food, warm hospitality, and a memorable dining experience that delighted judges and diners alike.
- Café: The Toastery Enniskillen: this charming café stood out for its welcoming atmosphere, high-quality coffee, and freshly prepared light bites, offering a perfect spot for locals and visitors to relax and enjoy thoughtful service.
- Casual Dining: Franco’s Enniskillen: this relaxed venue impressed with its approachable menu, fresh ingredients, and informal yet polished setting that provided a welcoming environment for enjoyable everyday dining.
- Chef: Glen Wheeler, 28 At The Hollow, Enniskillen: this talented chef earned recognition for his skilful techniques, creative flair, and consistent delivery of refined dishes that showcased technical precision and deep respect for ingredients.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: The Street Kitchen Enniskillen Enniskillen: this restaurant excelled in presenting modern interpretations of traditional Irish ingredients, delivering elegant plates with bold flavours and a strong sense of place.
- Customer Service: Franco’s Enniskillen: this venue was praised for its outstanding front-of-house team, whose attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm approach made every guest feel valued and well cared for throughout their visit.
- Employee Excellence Award Rebecca Ford, The Street Kitchen Enniskillen Enniskillen: this dedicated team member was celebrated for her exceptional commitment, positive attitude, and consistently high standards that greatly enhanced the overall guest experience at the restaurant.
- Gastro Pub Irvine’s Steakhouse & Bar Tempo: this gastro pub delivered a perfect balance of traditional pub charm and elevated food offerings, with a carefully chosen menu focused on quality steaks and friendly service that appealed to a wide range of guests.
- Hotel and Guesthouse: Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen: this elegant property impressed with its beautiful lakeside surroundings, comfortable accommodation, and high-quality dining that together created a memorable stay for guests seeking both relaxation and excellent food.
- Innovator: 28 at the Hollow Enniskillen: this forward-thinking business was recognised for its creative concept and unique offerings that brought fresh ideas to the local food scene while maintaining strong appeal for customers.
- Local Food Hero: Joe Kelly, Joe the Baker Enniskillen: this individual was honoured for his passionate support of regional producers, his efforts in championing local ingredients, and his significant contribution to the area’s food community.
- Newcomer: Emilia’s Pizza Enniskillen: this fresh addition to the scene quickly made its mark with its inviting space, quality offerings, and enthusiastic service that showed great promise for the future.
- Restaurant manager: Margaret Elliot-Tredinnick, The Dog and Duck Inn, Lisbellaw: this manager was acknowledged for her effective leadership, smooth operation of the restaurant, and ability to create a positive environment for both staff and customers.
- Pub: Linnet Inn Boho: this traditional pub offered a genuine and inviting experience, with well-prepared comfort food, a friendly atmosphere, and traditional hospitality that captured the heart of local pub culture.
- Sustainable Practices: Tully Mill Restaurant Florencecourt: this venue demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability through thoughtful sourcing, waste reduction, and environmentally conscious operations that set a strong example in the sector.
- Use of Social Media: Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen Enniskillen: this establishment excelled in its engaging and effective social media presence, creatively showcasing its offerings and building a lively community around its brand and events.
- Wine Experience Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort Enniskillen: this restaurant stood out for its impressive wine list, knowledgeable staff guidance, and thoughtful pairings that elevated the dining experience and celebrated fine wines with real expertise.
- World Cuisine: Dollakis Enniskillen: this venue brought authentic and vibrant world flavours to the table, delivering skilfully prepared dishes in a welcoming setting that celebrated global culinary traditions with passion and expertise
Good Food Ireland Awards
- Restaurant of the Year Finalist: Tully Mill Restaurant, Ballinamallard, A charming countryside restaurant in a restored mill, praised for its seasonal Irish cuisine and cosy atmosphere (finalist in the national category).
- 5 Star Hotel Finalist: Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, A luxurious resort with exceptional hospitality and dining options, shortlisted for top hotel honours.
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
Fermanagh:
Introduction – Adventure – Anthem – Archaeology – Attractions – Awards – Birdwatching – Camping – Castles – Churches – Contact list – Cycling – Dining – Equestrian – Festivals – Fishing – Folklore – Gardens – Golf – Graveyards – Happening – Haunted – Highest – Hiking – History – Holy Wells – Hotels – Hotels8 – Instagrammable – Itineraries – Largest town – Luxury – MICE – Movies – Musicians – Name – New – Novelists – Off the beaten track – Poets – Pubs – Quotes – Random Facts – Restaurant Awards – Sacred Places – Saints – Spas – Sports – Sunsets– Sustainable – Things to do – Towns – Video – Villages – Walking – Wanderlist – Weddings – Wild swimming – Writers – 1837 – 1846 – 1852 – 1909 – 1955 – 1980 –
Fermanagh is a county of lakes and historic charm, with Lough Erne’s waterways offering boating and fishing amidst serene islands. Enniskillen Castle and its museums explore local history, while the Marble Arch Caves, part of a UNESCO Geopark, showcase stunning underground caverns. Other attractions include the historic Florence Court estate and its gardens. Fermanagh is Ireland’s 20th largest county by size (1,876 square km) and fourth smallest by population (63,585). Population peaked at 156,481 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 49,886 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Fermanagh is Ireland’s 28th most visited tourist county with around 43,000 international visitors per year.
