We were delighted for the winners in the Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Final (25 March), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of the food and hospitality industry across the province.
The awards ceremony was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Little Island, Cork, where county winners were announced.
With over 700 attendees in attendance, the event honoured the dedication and excellence of the hospitality sector throughout Munster. Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received nearly 165,000 public nominations, submitted through The Irish Times, the official media partner of the awards.
As the regional finals continue, anticipation builds for the All-Ireland Awards Gala Dinner, where both regional and overall national winners will be revealed. The grand event is set to take place on Monday, May 19th, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.
Winners include:
Best Restaurant – Everett’s Restaurant
Best Chef – Luis Martin, Mara
Best Restaurant Manager – Alan O’Shea, 360 Cookhouse
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant – The Roseville Rooms at Faithlegg House Hotel
Best Use of Social Media – GROW HQ
Employee Excellence Award – Geraldine Ward, Everett’s Restaurant
Best Casual Dining – Momo Restaurant
Best Gastro Pub – The Moorings
Best Café – Seagull Bakery
Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine – Eamo & Ró
Best Newcomer – Zuca Brew
Pub of the Year – Tully’s Bar
Best Wine Experience – UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen
Best Customer Service – Slow and Steady Café
Best World Cuisine – Mezze
Best Sustainable Practices – GROW HQ
Innovator of the Year – Dún Artisan Bakery
Local Food Hero – Sarah Richards, Seagull Bakery