- Overall (Best Restaurant): Caladh, Greystones: Caladh is a stylish, modern European brasserie-style restaurant in a charming Georgian building on Church Road in Greystones. It features a welcoming vibe, seafood-forward menus, creative cocktails, and high-quality seasonal dishes, earning acclaim as Wicklow’s top restaurant (also noted in the Michelin Guide for good cooking).
- Cafe: Scéal Bakery, Greystones: Scéal Bakery is a popular artisan micro-bakery and Cafe specializing in handcrafted sourdough breads, pastries, and coffee. Known for its high-quality baked goods and community focus, it stands out as a go-to spot for fresh, artisanal Cafe experiences in Greystones (with expansions noted in Dublin).
- Casual Dining: Roundwood Stores: Roundwood Stores is a cozy, multi-purpose venue combining a grocer, bakery, and Cafe in Roundwood, Wicklow. It offers fresh pastries, local organic produce, hearty breakfasts/brunches, and tasty casual meals in a warm, welcoming atmosphere-perfect for relaxed dining with an emphasis on quality local ingredients.
- Chef: Cormac McCreary, Sika Restaurant at Powerscourt Hotel: Cormac McCreary is the Executive Chef at Sika Restaurant, located in the luxurious Powerscourt Hotel with stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain. He leads contemporary Irish fine dining, featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients through à la carte and tasting menus, recognized for his calm, assured, and refined culinary style.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Albatross Restaurant at Rathsallagh Golf Club: Albatross Restaurant at Rathsallagh Golf Club delivers elevated contemporary Irish dishes with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and local produce in a scenic golf club setting, celebrated for its modern take on traditional Irish flavors.
- Customer Service: Grangecon Kitchen: Grangecon Kitchen earns praise for exceptional customer service, likely through warm hospitality, attentive staff, and a welcoming dining experience at this local establishment (known for quality food and community-oriented vibe).
- Employee Excellence Award: Connor Kinsella, Lo Co Grocer, Arklow: Connor Kinsella is honored for outstanding individual performance and dedication at Lo Co Grocer in Arklow, highlighting excellence in service, teamwork, or contributions to the business’s success in this local grocer/Cafe setting.
- Gastro Pub: The Horse and Hound, Delgany: The Horse and Hound is a top gastro pub in Delgany, combining classic pub atmosphere with high-quality food offerings, great hospitality, and a strong reputation for elevated pub dining in the area.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Fairways Restaurant at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington: Fairways Restaurant is the on-site dining venue at the scenic Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort in Blessington, offering high-quality, seasonal cuisine in a relaxed yet upscale hotel setting with views over the lakes and golf course-recognized for exceptional standards in hotel/guesthouse dining.
- Innovator of the Year: Catalyst Coffee Beach, Bray: Catalyst Coffee Beach (part of the Catalyst Coffee group) is a popular seafront Cafe in Bray specializing in premium specialty coffee, açai bowls, vegan treats, and fresh baked goods. It stands out for innovative approaches to sustainable, plant-based offerings and community-focused Cafe culture.
- Local Food Hero: Wayne Kelly & Louise Hollingsworth, Kelly’s Fruit and Veg, Wicklow town: Wayne Kelly and Louise Hollingsworth are honored for their dedication at Kelly’s Fruit and Veg in Wicklow town, a beloved local supplier championing fresh, high-quality produce, supporting local farmers, and contributing significantly to the area’s food community and sustainability.
- Newcomer: Críoch Cafe at The Mermaid, Bray: Críoch Cafe is a welcoming Cafe and theatre bar located within the Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray, emphasizing friendly service, locally sourced ingredients, and fresh, seasonal dishes. As a recent standout, it earned recognition for its promising impact on the local dining and cultural scene.
- Pub of the Year: T√° S√©’s, Wicklow town: T√° S√©’s is a highly regarded pub in Wicklow town, celebrated as the top pub for its excellent atmosphere, quality food and drink offerings, warm hospitality, and strong community presence.
- Restaurant Manager: Aliha Saleem, Daata Bray: Aliha Saleem is recognized for outstanding leadership and management at Daata Bray (part of the long-established Daata group), known for delivering exceptional service in this authentic Pakistani and Indian restaurant on Bray’s seafront.
- Sustainable Practices: Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom, Newtown Mount Kennedy: Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom, a craft brewery with an on-site taproom, won for its strong commitment to environmental responsibility, including sustainable brewing practices, eco-friendly operations, and innovative approaches to reducing impact in the drinks industry.
- Use of Social Media: Little Acorn Cafe, Baltinglass: Little Acorn Cafe in Baltinglass excels in engaging and creative social media use to showcase its cozy Cafe vibe, homemade baked goods, fresh meals, and community connections, effectively building a loyal following and promoting its offerings.
- Wine Experience: Delgany Wine Cottage: Delgany Wine Cottage (located in Killincarrig near Delgany) is a specialist wine shop and tasting venue honored for its exceptional wine selection, expert knowledge, pairings, and overall curated wine experience in a welcoming, intimate setting.
- World Cuisine: Chakra by Jaipur, Greystones: Chakra by Jaipur is a fine-dining Indian restaurant in Greystones (part of the Jaipur group), renowned for creative, modern interpretations of classical Indian cuisine, bold flavors, high-quality ingredients, and an elegant atmosphere-earning acclaim as Wicklow’s top spot for world/international cuisine (also Michelin Guide recommended)..
Michelin Guide Recommendations
- Caladh, Greystones, A brasserie-style modern cuisine restaurant in a light, calming Georgian property, praised for its sensibly priced wine list and considerable attractions as a welcome addition to the seaside town.
- The Coach House, Roundwood, A modern cuisine venue offering high-quality, well-executed dishes in a characterful setting (noted in Michelin listings).
- Other Recommended: Include spots like Forêt (French) and Lena (Italian) in the Greystones area.
Georgina Campbell Awards
- Sustainability Award: Killruddery Estate & The Grain Store, Killruddery, A historic estate recognised nationally for its commitment to sustainable practices, including ethical food production and environmental responsibility in dining and operations.
- Fresh Produce: Castleruddery Organic Farm, Donard, Honoured for excellence in organic fresh produce, supporting Wicklow’s local food scene (producer-focused, enhancing restaurant quality).
Good Food Ireland Awards
- 4-Star Hotel Finalist: Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington, Shortlisted for excellence in hospitality and dining within this scenic resort hotel (finalist in the national 4-star hotel category).

Full list of winners for county Wicklow
- Overall (Best Restaurant): Caladh, Greystones
- Café: Scéal Bakery, Greystones
- Casual Dining: Roundwood Stores
- Chef: Cormac McCreary, Sika Restaurant at Powerscourt Hotel
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Albatross Restaurant at Rathsallagh Golf Club
- Customer Service: Grangecon Kitchen
- Employee Excellence Award: Connor Kinsella, Lo Co Grocer, Arklow
- Gastro Pub: The Horse and Hound, Delgany
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Fairways Restaurant at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington
- Innovator of the Year: Catalyst Coffee Beach, Bray
- Local Food Hero: Wayne Kelly & Louise Hollingsworth, Kelly’s Fruit and Veg, Wicklow town
- Newcomer: Críoch Cafe at The Mermaid, Bray
- Pub of the Year: Tá Sé’s, Wicklow town
- Restaurant Manager: Aliha Saleem, Daata Bray
- Sustainable Practices: Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom, Newtown Mount Kennedy
- Use of Social Media: Little Acorn Café, Baltinglass
- Wine Experience: Delgany Wine Cottage
- World Cuisine: Chakra by Jaipur, Greystones
Restaurant awards
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Dining
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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
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Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland for its lush landscapes, with Glendalough’s monastic ruins and round tower set amidst serene lakes and valleys. The Wicklow Mountains National Park offers hiking trails with stunning views, while Powerscourt Estate’s manicured gardens and waterfall add natural elegance. Other attractions include the coastal paths of Bray. Wicklow is Ireland’s 17th largest county by size (,025 sq km) and 16th largest by population (155,851). Population peaked at 126,143 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 57,591 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Wicklow is Ireland’s twelfth most visited tourist county with around 204,000 international visitors per year.
