- Overall: La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Wexford town, A coastal seafood specialist acclaimed for its fresh, high-quality seafood dishes and elegant presentation in a welcoming setting.
- Chef: Chris Fullam of The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort, Rosslare, A talented chef recognised for his creative, precise cooking and expertise with local seafood in this luxurious resort restaurant.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort, Rosslare, An elegant fine-dining restaurant within the renowned Kelly’s Resort Hotel, known for refined seasonal cuisine, stunning sea views, and exceptional hospitality.
- Casual Dining: Lobster Pot, A relaxed eatery specialising in approachable, high-quality casual meals with a focus on fresh seafood and local flavours.
- Gastro Pub: Mary Barry’s Bar, A vibrant gastro pub celebrated for its innovative pub food, great atmosphere, and quality local offerings.
- Café: Grálinn, A charming café known for its excellent coffee, fresh bakes, and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: One Hundred Degrees, A venue awarded for its modern interpretations of Irish classics using seasonal ingredients.
- Customer Service: Monart, location in County Wexford, Honoured for exceptional friendly and attentive hospitality in this wellness-focused venue.
- Employee Excellence Award: Jackie Cullen of Mary Barry’s Bar, A dedicated team member recognised for outstanding performance and contribution to service.
- Newcomer (All-Ireland Winner): Bearú, New Ross, A convivial bistro and café serving confident, well-priced modern Irish food in a relaxed setting, run by husband-and-wife team Dave Rowley and Siobhán Ward (national winner in the newcomer category).
- Local Food Hero (Leinster Winner): Tom and Laura Sinnott of Wexford Home Preserves, Wexford, Passionate producers celebrated for championing local, high-quality preserves and supporting the county’s food scene (regional winner).
- National Irish Restaurant Awards Highlights for Wexford
- Newcomer (All-Ireland): Bearú, New Ross, A standout café-by-day and restaurant-by-night offering approachable, high-quality modern fare without pretension.
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: La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Wexford
- Café: Grálinn
- Casual Dining: Lobster Pot
- Chef: Chris Fullam, The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: One Hundred Degrees
- Customer Service: Monart
- Employee Excellence Award: Jackie Cullen, Mary Barry’s Bar
- Gastro Pub: Mary Barry’s Bar
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort
- Innovator: Partridges Artisan Cafe & Fine Food Shop
- Local Food Hero: Tom and Laura Sinnott of Wexford Home Preserves
- Newcomer: Bearú
- Pub: T Morris Bar Wexford
- Restaurant Manager: Paul Behan, Lobster Pot
- Sustainable Practices: Monart
- Use of Social Media: Yola Sourdough Bakery & Coffee Shop
- Wine Experience: Frank’s Place 1860
- World Cuisine: Mi Asian Street Food
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 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
2024 Restaurants Association 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
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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