- Overall Winner: Sanjay’s Kitchen, Birr, A popular Indian restaurant in Birr town, acclaimed for its authentic, flavourful curries and tandoori specialities using fresh ingredients in a welcoming neighbourhood setting.
- Café: The Foxy Bean, location in County Offaly, A charming independent café celebrated for its excellent coffee, fresh bakes, and relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.
- Casual Dining: JJ Killeen’s, location in County Offaly, A relaxed eatery specialising in approachable, high-quality casual meals with a lively vibe and emphasis on fresh fare.
- Chef: Okan Kiraz of Captain House Restaurant, Tullamore, A skilled chef recognised for his creative and precise cooking, blending international influences with local produce in this town-centre venue.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Kelly’s Bar, location in County Offaly, A venue awarded for its innovative take on modern Irish classics using seasonal ingredients in a pub-style setting.
- Customer Service: The Brewery Tap, location in County Offaly, Honoured for exceptional friendly and attentive hospitality in this popular spot.
- Employee Excellence Award: Daniela Botnari of Galileo’s Restaurant, Edenderry, A dedicated team member recognised for outstanding performance and contribution to service excellence.
- Gastro Pub: Old Warehouse, location in County Offaly, A vibrant gastro pub celebrated for its innovative pub food, great atmosphere, and quality local offerings.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Townsend House Tapas Restaurant, Birr, An elegant eatery within a historic house setting, known for its refined tapas-style dishes and warm hospitality.
- Innovator: The Bog’s Dollops, location in County Offaly, Awarded for creative approaches to dining and strong community engagement.
- Local Food Hero: Orla Clancy of The Organic Kitchen at Fallons Bar, location in County Offaly, A passionate individual celebrated for championing local and organic produce through her kitchen offerings.
- Newcomer: S Cafe, location in County Offaly, A fresh addition recognised for its welcoming new presence and quality casual fare.
- Pub: JJ Houghs Singing Pub, location in County Offaly, A historic and lively pub awarded for its excellent atmosphere, live music, and quality pub food.
- Restaurant Manager: Sarah Thomas of The Blue Apron Restaurant, Tullamore, An exceptional manager honoured for her leadership and outstanding contribution to service in this acclaimed venue.
Food Awards Ireland
- Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Blue Apron Restaurant, Tullamore, A standout fine-dining venue recognised for exceptional culinary experiences with high-quality Irish ingredients and creative presentation.
Good Food Ireland Awards
- Hidden Heartlands Finalist: Fox Covert Farm, County Offaly, Shortlisted for excellence in regional food experiences and sustainable practices (producer-focused, supporting local dining).
- Fruit and Veg Producer Finalist: Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms, County Offaly, Recognised for premium exotic mushrooms supplying high-quality ingredients to Offaly’s restaurants.
- Sweet & Savoury Producer Finalist: Wild Irish Foragers, County Offaly, Honoured for artisanal foraged products enhancing local cuisine.
Restaurants Association of Ireland winners full list
- Overall: Sanjay’s Kitchen, Birr
- Café: The Foxy Bean
- Casual Dining: JJ Killeen’s
- Chef: Okan Kiraz, Captain House Restaurant
- Customer Service: The Brewery Tap
- Employee Excellence Award: Daniela Botnari, Galileo’s Restaurant
- Gastro Pub: Old Warehouse
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Townsend House Tapas Restaurant
- Innovator of the Year: The Bog’s Dollops
- Local Food Hero: Orla Clancy of The Organic Kitchen at Fallons Bar
- Pub of the Year: JJ Houghs Singing Pub
- Restaurant Manager: Not listed
- Sustainable Practices: Tullamore Court Hotel
- Use of Social Media: JJ Houghs Singing Pub
- Wine Experience: Hackett’s Eatery at County Arms
- World Cuisine: Shishir
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
Offaly:
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Offaly is a county of historic depth and natural beauty, with the Clonmacnoise monastic site featuring ancient high crosses and a riverside setting along the Shannon. Tullamore’s historic distillery provides insights into Irish whiskey production, while the Bog of Allen Nature Centre explores the county’s unique peatlands. Other attractions include the Slieve Bloom Mountains’ hiking trails. Offaly is Ireland’s 18th largest county by size (1,998 square km) and ninth smallest by population (83,150). Population peaked at 146,857 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 51,533 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Offaly is Ireland’s 30th most visited (and third least visited) tourist county with around 37,000 international visitors per year.
