- Overall (Best Restaurant): La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Townparks, Wexford town: This contemporary seafood restaurant on Custom Quay in Wexford town, owned and run by Michelin-trained chef Paul Hynes and his wife Edwina, overlooks the Irish Sea and mussel trawlers. It specialises in fresh, local seafood with creative, high-quality dishes in an elegant setting, earning the top restaurant honour in Wexford (and Leinster overall) for its passion, excellence, and consistent acclaim.
- Cafe: Gr√°linn Sunny Row, Fethard on Sea: This charming Cafe in sunny Fethard-on-Sea delivers high-quality daytime offerings with a focus on fresh bakes, coffee, and light meals in a welcoming, community-oriented spot. It stands out for its consistent standards and local appeal, recognised as Wexford’s best Cafe.
- Casual Dining: Partridges Artisan Cafe & Fine Food Shop, Gorey: This artisan Cafe and fine food shop in Gorey combines casual dining with premium retail, offering homemade breads, cakes, hearty lunches, and quality produce. It provides relaxed, value-driven meals with a strong emphasis on freshness and craftsmanship, earning praise as a top casual spot in the county.
- Chef: David Harte, The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort, Rosslare: Head chef David Harte at The Sea Rooms in the renowned Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare, excels in skilful, innovative cooking-often over open fire-using seasonal ingredients. A recent Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year winner, he brings flair and precision to elevate the venue’s dining experience.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Bear√∫, New Ross: This acclaimed venue in New Ross focuses on modern Irish dishes with seasonal, local produce in a stylish, approachable setting. It blends tradition with contemporary flair for vibrant, flavour-forward meals, also noted for strong social media engagement.
- Customer Service: Reeds Restaurant at Ferrycarrig Hotel Wexford town: This hotel restaurant in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford town, excels in warm, attentive, and professional hospitality. The dedicated team ensures exceptional guest care across its dining offerings, making every visit feel valued in a scenic, comfortable environment.
- Employee Excellence Award: Ellie Mulligan, Lobster Pot, Carne: Ellie Mulligan is recognised for her outstanding dedication, teamwork, and exceptional performance in delivering top-tier service and guest experiences at the Lobster Pot in Carne, exemplifying excellence and commitment in hospitality.
- Gastro Pub: Mary Barry’s Bar, Kilmore: This multi-award-winning seafood bar and gastropub in Kilmore (near Kilmore Quay) combines traditional Irish pub charm with elevated dining, specialising in fresh local seafood, hearty dishes, and quality ingredients. Led by owner Susie Doyle and head chef Nicky Cullen, it delivers passionate hospitality, great value, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey: A luxurious hotel in Gorey known for its acclaimed on-site dining (including The Steakhouse), praised for high-quality cuisine in a hotel/guesthouse setting.
- Innovator of the Year: Fat Tomato, Enniscorthy: A forward-thinking food business (likely focused on fresh, innovative, or sustainable approaches to food production/service) recognized for creative contributions to the industry.
- Local Food Hero: Catherine Kinsella, Saltrock Dairy, Tara Hill, Gorey: Catherine Kinsella is celebrated as a standout local producer or advocate from Saltrock Dairy, honoring her dedication to quality local food sourcing, production, or community impact in the region.
- Newcomer: Meraki Cafe Lounge, Enniscorthy: A recently opened Cafe/lounge in Enniscorthy (with Greek-inspired street food elements), awarded for making a strong impression as a promising new addition to the local dining scene.
- Pub of the Year: Mackens the Cape Bar, Wexford town: A popular pub in Wexford town honored as the top pub overall, likely for its great atmosphere, food offerings, and hospitality.
- Restaurant Manager: Mark Walshe, Table Forty One, Gorey: Mark Walshe received recognition for outstanding management at Table Forty One, a restaurant in Gorey, highlighting leadership, team management, and service excellence.
- Sustainable Practices: Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey: The same hotel earned this for its commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable operations in hospitality and dining.
- Use of Social Media: Bear√∫, New Ross: Bear√∫ (a contemporary Irish cuisine spot) was awarded for effective and engaging social media presence that promotes its food, events, and brand.
- Wine Experience: The Conservatory Restaurant at Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey: This elegant conservatory restaurant at the historic Marlfield House Hotel is noted for its exceptional wine selection, pairings, and overall wine-focused dining experience.
- World Cuisine: Nori, Ferrybank South: Nori, Wexford’s standout Japanese restaurant, won for excellence in international/world cuisine, offering authentic and high-quality dishes.
Georgina Campbell Awards
- Gastro-Pub of the Year (National Winner): The Strand Cahore, Gorey, A welcoming gastro pub recognised nationally for its superb pub dining, hearty dishes, and excellent hospitality in a coastal setting.
Michelin Guide Recommended
- Table Forty One, Gorey, A classic cuisine restaurant praised for its high-quality, well-executed dishes in a welcoming setting.
- The Duck Restaurant, Gorey (at Marlfield House), An international cuisine venue known for its refined, flavourful offerings in a luxurious house hotel.
- Aldridge Lodge, Duncannon, A boutique spot delivering modern Irish cuisine with strong local sourcing in a scenic location.
Full list of winners for county Wexford
- Overall (Best Restaurant): La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Townparks, Wexford town
- Café: Grálinn Sunny Row, Fethard on Sea
- Casual Dining: Partridges Artisan Cafe & Fine Food Shop, Gorey
- Chef: David Harte, The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort, Rosslare
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Bearú, New Ross
- Customer Service: Reeds Restaurant at Ferrycarrig Hotel Wexford town
- Employee Excellence Award: Ellie Mulligan, Lobster Pot, Carne
- Gastro Pub: Mary Barry’s Bar, Kilmore
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- Innovator of the Year: Fat Tomato, Enniscorthy
- Local Food Hero: Catherine Kinsella, Saltrock Dairy, Tara Hill, Gorey
- Newcomer: Meraki Cafe Lounge, Enniscorthy
- Pub of the Year: Mackens the Cape Bar, Wexford town
- Restaurant Manager: Mark Walshe, Table Forty One, Gorey
- Sustainable Practices: Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- Use of Social Media: Bearú, New Ross
- Wine Experience: The Conservatory Restaurant at Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey
- World Cuisine: Nori, Ferrybank South
Restaurant awards
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2025 Restaurants Association Awards
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2024 Restaurants Association Awards
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Wexford combines coastal beauty with historic sites, with the Hook Lighthouse, one of the world’s oldest, offering scenic coastal views. The Irish National Heritage Park recreates ancient and medieval settlements, while Wexford’s beaches, like Curracloe, provide sandy shores for walking. Other attractions include the historic town of Enniscorthy and its castle. Wexford is Ireland’s 13th largest county by size (2,351 square km) and 14th largest by population (163,919). Population peaked at 202,033 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 83,308 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Wexford is Ireland’s eighth most visited tourist county with around 229,000 international visitors per year.
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