- Best Restaurant: 1826 Adare, Adare, A refined fine-dining restaurant in the historic village of Adare, specialising in contemporary Irish cuisine with seasonal local ingredients and elegant presentation.
- Best Chef: Angel Pirev of The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, An acclaimed chef recognised for his creative, precise cooking and dedication to high-quality Irish produce in this charming rural restaurant.
- Best Restaurant Manager: John Edward Joyce of The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, A standout manager honoured for exceptional leadership and contribution to outstanding hospitality in this award-winning venue.
- Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Oak Room at Adare Manor, Adare, A luxurious fine-dining restaurant within the opulent 5-star Adare Manor, known for its sophisticated modern cuisine, impeccable service, and stunning historic surroundings.
- Café: Café Rosé, location in County Limerick, A charming café celebrated for its excellent coffee, fresh bakes, and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
- Casual Dining: Hook & Ladder, location in County Limerick, A vibrant spot specialising in approachable, high-quality casual meals with a focus on fresh, flavourful dishes.
Michelin Star
- The Oak Room, Adare Manor, Adare, A grand, elegant restaurant under executive chef Mike Tweedie, praised for refined, well-balanced modern cuisine, exceptional Irish ingredients, great attention to detail, and an outstanding wine list.
Recommended:
- East Room Restaurant, Limerick City (Plassey House), A modern cuisine venue offering creative, high-quality dishes in a sophisticated setting.
Georgina Campbell Awards
- Irish Bread Award: The Mustard Seed, Ballingarry, A renowned restaurant celebrated for its exceptional house-baked brown bread, showcasing quality local ingredients and baking excellence.
Good Food Ireland Awards
- Host of the Year (National Winner): Louis Murphy of The Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, A dedicated host recognised for outstanding hospitality and leadership in this historic hotel’s dining experiences.
- 4-Star Hotel Finalist: Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare, Shortlisted for excellence in hospitality and dining within this family-run spa hotel.
- 4-Star Hotel Finalist: The Dunraven Adare, Adare, Recognised as a finalist for top-tier hotel hospitality and food offerings.
- County Limerick’s awards scene is dominated by luxury estate and manor dining in Adare (notably The Oak Room and 1826 Adare), alongside strong rural performers like The Mustard Seed, reflecting exceptional fine dining, hospitality, and use of local produce in a county renowned for its historic and high-end culinary experiences. No additional major Bib Gourmand or other national awards were prominently listed for Limerick beyond these in.
Restaurants Association of Ireland winners full list
- Overall: 1826 Adare
- Café: Café Rosé
- Casual Dining: Hook & Ladder
- Chef: Angel Pirev of The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: The East Room Restaurant
- Customer Service: Cornstore Limerick
- Employee Excellence Award: Milan Gautam of The Savoy Hotel
- Gastro Pub: Collins Bar Dooradoyle
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Oak Room at Adare Manor
- Innovator: 1314 Limerick
- Local Food Hero: Julius Fako, Republic of Grill
- Newcomer: The Olive Tree Restaurant
- Pub: The Creamery
- Restaurant Manager: John Edward Joyce of The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
- Sustainable Practices: Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa
- Use of Social Media: 101 Limerick
- Wine Experience: The Copper Room
- World Cuisine: Dasco DeLi
Restaurant awards
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
2025 Restaurants Association of Ireland 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland 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
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Limerick combines historic landmarks with riverside charm, with Limerick City’s King John’s Castle offering insights into medieval history along the Shannon. The Hunt Museum showcases an eclectic art collection, while Adare’s thatched cottages and historic manor add picturesque appeal. Other attractions include the nearby Ballyhoura Mountains’ cycling trails. Limerick is Ireland’s tenth largest county by size (2,686 sq km), and ninth largest by population (209,536). Population peaked at 330,029 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 133,339 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Limerick is Ireland’s seventh most visited tourist county with around 420,000 international visitors per year.
