Leinster leads the nation with 182 finalist places as bars from every province prepare to compete for Ireland's most prestigious hospitality awards.
The prestigious awards celebrate excellence across Ireland's licensed trade, recognising outstanding bars, bartenders, hotel venues, hospitality teams and pub groups across more than 30 award categories. From traditional pubs and neighbourhood locals to internationally recognised five-star hotel bars, innovative cocktail venues and thriving gastropubs, this year's finalists showcase the very best of Irish hospitality.
With over 1000 entries, this year’s The Square Bar of the Year Awards has attracted more submissions than ever before, making the judges’ task incredibly challenging as the competition reached new heights. After thorough and intense deliberations, only the finest bars have earned their place as finalists. Following months of meticulous evaluation and an exhaustive search for the most outstanding venues, we are delighted to present the very best, the crème de la crème of the bar industry.
With over 1000 entries, this year’s The Square Bar of the Year Awards has attracted more submissions than ever before, making the judges’ task incredibly challenging as the competition reached new heights. After thorough and intense deliberations, only the finest bars have earned their place as finalists. Following months of meticulous evaluation and an exhaustive search for the most outstanding venues, we are delighted to present the very best, the crème de la crème of the bar industry.
This year's shortlist highlights the exceptional strength of the industry nationwide, with Leinster securing 182 finalist places, followed by Munster with 133, Connacht with 65, and Ulster with 6.
Among this year's finalists are internationally acclaimed venues including The Merrion Hotel, The Sidecar at The Westbury, The Shelbourne's No.27 Bar & Lounge, Ashford Castle's Prince of Wales Bar, Cashel Palace, The Marker Hotel, Cask, BAR 1661, The Kings Head Galway, The Savoy Bar Limerick, Crane Lane Theatre and many more.
Commenting on the announcement, Jill Thornton, Head of Events for The Square Bar of the Year Awards said:
"Every year the Bar of the Year Awards celebrate the people and businesses that continue to raise the standard of hospitality across Ireland. This year's finalists demonstrate the incredible innovation, resilience and passion that exists throughout the industry, from iconic city venues to family-run local pubs at the heart of their communities. Congratulations to every finalist on this fantastic achievement."
Among this year's finalists are internationally acclaimed venues including The Merrion Hotel, The Sidecar at The Westbury, The Shelbourne's No.27 Bar & Lounge, Ashford Castle's Prince of Wales Bar, Cashel Palace, The Marker Hotel, Cask, BAR 1661, The Kings Head Galway, The Savoy Bar Limerick, Crane Lane Theatre and many more.
Commenting on the announcement, Jill Thornton, Head of Events for The Square Bar of the Year Awards said:
"Every year the Bar of the Year Awards celebrate the people and businesses that continue to raise the standard of hospitality across Ireland. This year's finalists demonstrate the incredible innovation, resilience and passion that exists throughout the industry, from iconic city venues to family-run local pubs at the heart of their communities. Congratulations to every finalist on this fantastic achievement."
Regional Finalists
LEINSTER
Leinster Dominates with 182 Finalist Places at Ireland's The Square Bar of the Year Awards
Leinster has emerged as the strongest-performing province in this year's awards, securing an impressive 182 finalist places across the competition.
Dublin accounts for a significant proportion of the shortlist, with finalists including The Merrion Hotel, The Sidecar at The Westbury, BAR 1661, The Brazen Head, The Stags Head, SOLE Seafood & Grill, The Mercantile, NoLIta, 37 Dawson Street, The Landmark, The Horseshoe Bar and The Quays Temple Bar.
Elsewhere across the province, Kilkenny continues its strong reputation with finalists including McSorley's Kilkenny, The 1757 Bar at Mount Juliet, Left Bank, Kyteler's Inn and The Tholsel Bar. Kildare also enjoys an exceptional showing with Lock 13 Brewpub, The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Judge Roy Beans, Hartes of Kildare and The Hideout Kilcullen, while Carlow, Westmeath, Wicklow, Wexford, Meath, Laois and Louth all feature prominently across multiple award categories.
MUNSTER
Munster Celebrates 133 Finalist Places in National Bar Awards
Munster has secured an outstanding 133 finalist places, reflecting the continued excellence of the province's hospitality industry.
Cork once again delivers one of the strongest county performances nationally with finalists including Cask, Crane Lane Theatre, Paladar, Rising Sons Brewery, The Oliver Plunkett, The Mutton Lane Inn, The Blue Haven, Sophie's Cork, Franciscan Well Brewpub, Seventy Seven, Moody Cafe Vin and The Imperial Hotel's Fitzgerald's Bar.
Limerick is equally well represented through The Savoy Bar, House Limerick, Mother Macs Public House, The Old Quarter Pub & Townhouse, Treaty City Brewery, The Locke Bar and Bobby Byrnes Gastro Bar. Clare, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford also enjoy strong representation, highlighting the province's rich diversity of hospitality businesses.
CONNACHT
Connacht Hospitality Sector Earns 65 Finalist Places Across National Awards
Connacht has secured an impressive 65 finalist places, underlining the west of Ireland's reputation for authentic hospitality and destination pubs.
Galway leads the province with finalists including An Púcan, The Kings Head, The Front Door Pub, Donnellys of Barna, HYDE Bar Galway, Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden, Hole in the Wall Bar and Prince of Wales at Ashford Castle.
Mayo also records an excellent performance with finalists including Nevins Newfield Inn, The Barrel & Castle, The Porter House Westport, Henehans Venue, Paddy Macs and Flannery's Bistro, while Roscommon and Leitrim continue to demonstrate the quality and strength of hospitality businesses across the province.
ULSTER
Ulster Bars Secure National Recognition with 6 Finalist Places
Ulster has earned six finalist places in this year's competition, showcasing outstanding hospitality businesses from across the region.
Donegal finalists include McGrory's Hotel, Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant and Dave McCormack, nominated for Bar Manager of the Year, while Monroe Holywood in County Down has been recognised in the Best Newcomer category. County Monaghan is represented by Deery's Bar & Lounge, shortlisted for Local Bar of the Year.
Despite a smaller number of finalists, Ulster's representatives have demonstrated the exceptional quality and reputation of the region's hospitality industry.
LEINSTER
Leinster Dominates with 182 Finalist Places at Ireland's The Square Bar of the Year Awards
Leinster has emerged as the strongest-performing province in this year's awards, securing an impressive 182 finalist places across the competition.
Dublin accounts for a significant proportion of the shortlist, with finalists including The Merrion Hotel, The Sidecar at The Westbury, BAR 1661, The Brazen Head, The Stags Head, SOLE Seafood & Grill, The Mercantile, NoLIta, 37 Dawson Street, The Landmark, The Horseshoe Bar and The Quays Temple Bar.
Elsewhere across the province, Kilkenny continues its strong reputation with finalists including McSorley's Kilkenny, The 1757 Bar at Mount Juliet, Left Bank, Kyteler's Inn and The Tholsel Bar. Kildare also enjoys an exceptional showing with Lock 13 Brewpub, The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Judge Roy Beans, Hartes of Kildare and The Hideout Kilcullen, while Carlow, Westmeath, Wicklow, Wexford, Meath, Laois and Louth all feature prominently across multiple award categories.
MUNSTER
Munster Celebrates 133 Finalist Places in National Bar Awards
Munster has secured an outstanding 133 finalist places, reflecting the continued excellence of the province's hospitality industry.
Cork once again delivers one of the strongest county performances nationally with finalists including Cask, Crane Lane Theatre, Paladar, Rising Sons Brewery, The Oliver Plunkett, The Mutton Lane Inn, The Blue Haven, Sophie's Cork, Franciscan Well Brewpub, Seventy Seven, Moody Cafe Vin and The Imperial Hotel's Fitzgerald's Bar.
Limerick is equally well represented through The Savoy Bar, House Limerick, Mother Macs Public House, The Old Quarter Pub & Townhouse, Treaty City Brewery, The Locke Bar and Bobby Byrnes Gastro Bar. Clare, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford also enjoy strong representation, highlighting the province's rich diversity of hospitality businesses.
CONNACHT
Connacht Hospitality Sector Earns 65 Finalist Places Across National Awards
Connacht has secured an impressive 65 finalist places, underlining the west of Ireland's reputation for authentic hospitality and destination pubs.
Galway leads the province with finalists including An Púcan, The Kings Head, The Front Door Pub, Donnellys of Barna, HYDE Bar Galway, Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden, Hole in the Wall Bar and Prince of Wales at Ashford Castle.
Mayo also records an excellent performance with finalists including Nevins Newfield Inn, The Barrel & Castle, The Porter House Westport, Henehans Venue, Paddy Macs and Flannery's Bistro, while Roscommon and Leitrim continue to demonstrate the quality and strength of hospitality businesses across the province.
ULSTER
Ulster Bars Secure National Recognition with 6 Finalist Places
Ulster has earned six finalist places in this year's competition, showcasing outstanding hospitality businesses from across the region.
Donegal finalists include McGrory's Hotel, Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant and Dave McCormack, nominated for Bar Manager of the Year, while Monroe Holywood in County Down has been recognised in the Best Newcomer category. County Monaghan is represented by Deery's Bar & Lounge, shortlisted for Local Bar of the Year.
Despite a smaller number of finalists, Ulster's representatives have demonstrated the exceptional quality and reputation of the region's hospitality industry.
2026 People's Choice Award
All finalists will be considered for the 2026 People's Choice Award, voted by the public. We encourage finalists to promote the voting form across their social media channels and websites to rally support and increase their chances of winning!
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The Square Bar of the Year 2026 Finalists
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| BAR FOOD OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Coca-Cola Blake's Bar Galway, Co. Galway Donnellys of Barna, Co. Galway Hole in the Wall Bar, Co. Galway Judge Roy Beans, Co. Kildare McGowans of Phibsboro, Co. Dublin Paladar, Co. Cork The Bailey Bar & Eatery, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford The Barrel and Castle, Co. Mayo The Black Dog, Co. Cork The Blue Haven, Co. Cork The Gracie Blue @ The Schull Harbour Hotel, Co. Cork The Kenmare Rooms at Killarney Avenue Hotel, Co. Kerry The Monks Well, Co. Clare The Top House, Co. Limerick The White House, Co. Cork Town Leixlip, Co. Kildare |
| BAR MANAGER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Aperol Caroline Kelly, Silken Thomas, Co. Kildare Colm Shearman, Durty Nellys, Co. Clare Dave McCormack, McSorley’s Kilkenny, Co. Donegal David Barry, Crane Lane Theatre Dylan Naughton , The Old Quarter Bar Jarek Paduch, Moody Cafe Vin, Co. Cork Jim Gordon, Revolution Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar, Co. Waterford Joe O'Callaghan, Tom Sheridan's Bar & Restaurant Judy Wilkins, The Pavilion/ Intermission Lounge/ Rising Sons Brewery/ The Park Bar, Co. Cork Kaja Tomczak , The Liberty Bar x Resistance Cocktail Bar and O' Súilleabháin Pub, Co. Cork Kassie Conneely, disndat, Co. Dublin Katelin Vaughan, Monks Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare Marty McKay, Donnellys of Barna, Co. Galway Michael Bradley, The Tholsel Bar, Co. Kilkenny Oisin Kelly, The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin Samantha Brauer, r.i.o.t., Co. Dublin |
| BEST BAR TO WATCH THE MATCH Sponsored by Sky Business An Pucan, Co. Galway Henehans Venue, Co. Mayo Mc Hughs Bar, Co. Leitrim McCafferty's at The Barge, Co. Dublin O'Connell's Bar Galway, Co. Galway Paddy Macs, Co. Mayo Peadars Bar Moate, Co. Westmeath Rising Sons Brewery, Co. Cork Slattery's of Beggars Bush, Co. Dublin Souths Pub, Co. Limerick Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden, Co. Galway The Bath Pub, Co. Dublin The Central - Mrs. O's , Balbriggan, Co. Dublin The Creamery Pub and Food Barn, Co. Clare The Hideout Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Woolshed Baa & Grill Cork, Co. Cork |
| BEST DESIGNED BAR / INSIDE SPACE Sponsored by Peroni Casey's Bar and Restaurant, Co. Cork Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare Fitzgerald's Bar at The Imperial Hotel, Co. Cork Flight Club, Co. Dublin Gertie Brownes Bar and Bistro, Co. Westmeath Harry Burkes Carlow, Co. Carlow La Maison, Co. Dublin MacNeills Pub, Co. Galway Old Fashioned Sam's, Co. Dublin Pig's Lane, Co. Kerry Seventy Seven, Co. Cork SOLE Seafood & Grill, Co. Dublin Stella Cocktail Club, Co. Dublin The Mercantile, Co. Dublin The Oval Bar, Co. Cork Vi's Restaurant at Lawlor's of Naas, Co. Kildare |
| BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BAR 4 Dame Lane, Co. Dublin Backstage Bar, Gleneagle, Co. Kerry Canty's Bar, Co. Cork Casey's Bar and Restaurant, Co. Cork Crane Lane Theatre, Co. Cork Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare Dinn Rí Bar, Co. Carlow disndat, Co. Dublin Mc Hughs Bar, Co. Leitrim Seventy Seven, Co. Cork The Auld Dubliner, Co. Dublin The Barracks Bar, Co. Carlow The Creamery Pub and Food Barn, Co. Clare The Kings Head, Co. Galway The Landmark, Co. Dublin The Old Quarter Pub & Townhouse, Co. Limerick |
| BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Ryan's Pub Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare Fordes Courtyard, Co. Limerick Henehans Venue, Co. Mayo M J Wright Pub, Co. Dublin McSorley’s Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny Monroe Holywood, Co. Down Ó Súilleabháin, Co. Cork Soul, Co. Cork The Anvil, Co. Dublin The Fountain Bar, Co. Cork The Mercantile, Co. Dublin The Sackville Lounge, Co. Dublin The Stapleton, Co. Dublin The Tholsel Bar, Co. Kilkenny |
| BEST WINE BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Classic Drinks Arthur Maynes Pharmacy, Co. Cork ELY Wine Bar, Co. Dublin FIRE Steakhouse & Bar, Co. Dublin Flannerys Bistro, Co. Mayo Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant, Co. Donegal Moody Cafe Vin, Co. Cork NoLita, Co. Dublin Old Brennans, Co. Cork Old Town Wine Bar, Co. Dublin SOLE Seafood & Grill, Co. Dublin The Grayson, Co. Dublin The Old Spot, Co. Dublin The Savoy Bar at The Savoy Hotel, Co. Limerick |
| CITY BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Schweppes 4 Dame Lane, Co. Dublin Café en Seine, Co. Dublin disndat, Co. Dublin House Limerick, Co. Limerick Left Bank, Co. Kilkenny NoLIta, Co. Dublin r.i.o.t., Co. Dublin The Front Door Pub, Co. Galway The Kings Head, Co. Galway The Landmark, Co. Dublin The Mercantile, Co. Dublin The Mutton Lane Inn, Co. Cork The Norseman, Co. Dublin The Oliver Plunkett, Co. Cork The Oval Bar, Co. Cork The Stags Head, Co. Dublin |
| COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Maker's Mark BAR 1661, Co. Dublin Cask, Co. Cork Dwyers of Cork, Co. Cork Harry Burkes Carlow, Co. Carlow House Limerick, Co. Limerick McSorley’s Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny NoLIta, Co. Dublin Paladar, Co. Cork Pig's Lane, Co. Kerry SOLE Seafood & Grill, Co. Dublin The Collins Club, The Leinster , Co. Dublin The Cellar Bar, The Merrion Hotel, Co. Dublin The Old Quarter Pub & Townhouse, Co. Limerick The Sackville Lounge, Co. Dublin The Terrace, Co. Carlow Upstairs, Co. Cork |
| COCKTAIL BARTENDER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Edward Dillion Akram Bendjeddou, Paladar, Co. Cork Alexandru Anita, The Hoxton, Co. Dublin Ausrine Kikilyte, Pigs Lane, Co. Kerry Daniel Chelsau, Ely Wine Bar, Co. Dublin Darragh Boylan, Hawksmoor, Co. Dublin Dean Phelan, Bar 1661, Co. Dublin Harry Broadhurst, Cask, Co. Cork Maroje Milosevic, The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin Simone Spada, Collins Club, Co. Dublin Stefi Fletcher, Bar 1661, Co. Dublin |
| CRAFT BAR OF THE YEAR Brickyard Dundrum, Co. Dublin Franciscan Well Brewpub, Co. Cork Hartes of Kildare, Co. Kildare Lock 13 Brewpub, Co. Kildare mo chara, Co. Louth Mother Macs Public House, Co. Limerick Rascals Brewing Company, Co. Dublin Revolution Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar, Co. Waterford Rising Sons Brewery, Co. Cork The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Co. Kildare Treaty City Brewery, Co. Limerick |
| FIVE STAR HOTEL BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Britvic - London Essence Conrad Dublin, Co. Dublin Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo The 1757 Bar at The Manor House, Mt Juliet, Co. Kilkenny The Guinness Bar at Cashel Palace, Co. Tipperary The Lounge at Fitzwilliam Hotel, Co. Dublin The Cellar Bar, The Merrion Hotel, Co. Dublin The Merrion Hotel, Dublin, No. 23 Cocktail Bar, Co. Dublin The Mint Bar, The College Green Hotel, Co. Dublin The No27 Bar & Lounge, Shelbourne Hotel, Co. Dublin The Rooftop Bar & Terrace, Marker Hotel, Co. Dublin The Savoy Bar at The Savoy Hotel, Co. Limerick The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin |
| GASTRO BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Bunzl Arthur Maynes Pharmacy, Co. Cork Bobby Byrnes Gastro Bar, Co. Limerick Brickyard Dundrum, Co. Dublin Gertie Brownes Bar and Bistro, Co. Westmeath Left Bank, Co. Kilkenny Lock 13 Brewpub, Co. Kildare Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen, Cashel Palace, Co. Tipperary MJ O'Connor, Co. Leitrim Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo The Brass Fox, Co. Wicklow The Creamery Pub and Food Barn, Co. Clare The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Co. Kildare The Eagle Glasthule, Co. Dublin The Kings Head, Co. Galway The Old Spot, Co. Dublin The Queens Dalkey, Co. Dublin |
| HOTEL BAR OF THE YEAR Café du Parc, Co. Kerry Cask, Co. Cork Clash Bar & Bites, Co. Dublin Dunes Pub & Bistro at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, Co. Cork Fitzgerald's Bar at The Imperial Hotel, Co. Cork HYDE Bar Galway, Co. Galway Lena's Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Radisson RED, Co. Galway McGrory's Hotel, Co. Donegal NORTH at The Address Connolly, Co. Dublin NORTH at The Address Cork, Co. Cork The Blue Haven, Co. Cork The Connacht Hotel, Co. Galway The Gracie Blue @ The Schull Harbour Hotel, Co. Cork The Mercantile, Co. Dublin The Old Lodge Gastro Pub at Shannon Springs Hotel, Co. Clare voco The Club, Co. Kildare |
| HOTEL COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Poachers Drinks Café du Parc, Co. Kerry Cask, Co. Cork Fitzgerald's Bar at The Imperial Hotel, Co. Cork HYDE Bar Galway, Co. Galway No.27 Bar & Lounge, Shelboure Hotel, Co. Dublin Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, The Green Hotel, Co. Dublin Sophie's Cork, Co. Cork The Collins Club, The Leinster , Co. Dublin The Hoxton, Co. Dublin The Mercantile, Co. Dublin The Cellar Bar, The Merrion Hotel, Co. Dublin The Mint Bar, The College Green Hotel, Co. Dublin The Residents Cocktail Bar, Cashel Palace, Co. Tipperary The Savoy Bar at The Savoy Hotel, Co. Limerick The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin Vincenzo Bar at The George Hotel, Co. Limerick |
| INNOVATIVE BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by LUXARDO BAR 1661, Co. Dublin Botanic Dublin, Co. Dublin Cask, Co. Cork Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare Flight Club, Co. Dublin Lock 13 Brewpub, Co. Kildare mo chara, Co. Louth Mother Macs Public House, Co. Limerick Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo Old Brennans, Co. Cork Pig's Lane, Co. Kerry Rascals Brewing Company, Co. Dublin Seventy Seven, Co. Cork The Collins Club, The Leinster , Co. Dublin The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Co. Kildare The Old Quarter Pub & Townhouse, Co. Limerick |
| LATE BAR / NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Red Bull 101 Limerick, Co. Limerick 37 Dawson Street, Co. Dublin 4 Dame Lane, Co. Dublin Bad Bobs Temple Bar, Co. Dublin Bruxelles, Co. Dublin Crane Lane Theatre, Co. Cork Electric Galway, Co. Galway House Limerick, Co. Limerick NoLIta, Co. Dublin r.i.o.t., Co. Dublin Reardens, Co. Cork Seventy Seven, Co. Cork The Barrel and Castle, Co. Mayo The Foundry Carlow, Co. Carlow The Front Door Pub, Co. Galway The George, Co. Dublin |
| LOCAL BAR OF THE YEAR Bobby Byrnes Gastro Bar, Co. Limerick Brickyard Dundrum, Co. Dublin Casey's Bar and Restaurant, Co. Cork Deery's Bar & Lounge, Co. Monaghan Donnellys of Barna, Co. Galway MJ O'Connor, Co. Leitrim mo chara, Co. Louth Molloy's Pub and Early House, Co. Dublin Peadars Bar Moate, Co. Westmeath Peggys Bar, Co. Galway Rascals Brewing Company, Co. Dublin The Bailey Bar & Eatery, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford The Bath Pub, Co. Dublin The Eagle Glasthule, Co. Dublin The Laurels Clondalkin, Co. Dublin |
| OUTSIDE SPACE OF THE YEAR An Poitin Stil, Co. Leitrim Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare Henehans Venue, Co. Mayo House Dublin, Co. Dublin Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant, Co. Donegal Mary Mullens, Co. Galway Mc Hughs Bar, Co. Leitrim McSorley’s Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny Monks Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare O'Connell's Bar Galway, Co. Galway Opium, Co. Dublin Peadars Bar Moate, Co. Westmeath The Barrel and Castle, Co. Mayo The Glasshouse, Co. Dublin The Monks Well, Co. Clare The Terrace, Co. Carlow |
| OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR 37 Dawson Street, Co. Dublin Arcadia, Co. Dublin Bar Square & Time Square Night Club, Co. Mayo Blair's Bar, Co. Clare Collins Bar Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick Geary's Bar Charleville, Co. Cork Hole in the Wall Bar, Co. Galway House Limerick, Co. Limerick Lock 13 Brewpub, Co. Kildare Moody Cafe Vin, Co. Cork Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo Parterre at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath The Creamery Pub and Food Barn, Co. Clare The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Co. Kildare The George, Co. Dublin The Make & Mark, Co. Laois |
| PUB GROUP OF THE YEAR Connacht Hospitality Group Cork Heritage Pubs Dwyers of Cork Eclective Hospitality Group Fitzgeralds Group Leonard Catering LTD Loyola Group McCafferty's at The Barge McGowans Group Nhance Group Resistance Ventures Limited RHK BARS The Front Door Pub group The Kinsale Collective The Mercantile Group The Wright Group West Coast Hospitality |
| RESTAURANT BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Musgrave Marketplace DÍON Dublin Restaurant & Bar, Co. Dublin Doolally, Co. Dublin Flannerys Bistro, Co. Mayo House Dublin, Co. Dublin House Limerick, Co. Limerick La Maison, Co. Dublin Mama Yo, Co. Dublin McSwiggans Galway, Co. Galway Moody Cafe Vin, Co. Cork O'Sheas Corner, Co. Wicklow SOLE Seafood & Grill, Co. Dublin Soul, Co. Cork The Brooklyn, Co. Dublin The Gables Foxrock, Co. Dublin The Grayson, Co. Dublin The Mercantile, Co. Dublin |
| STAFF PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 101 Limerick, Co. Limerick 37 Dawson Street, Co. Dublin Blair's Bar, Co. Clare Carroll's Bar, Co. Galway Donnellys of Barna, Co. Galway Fordes Courtyard, Co. Limerick Hole in the Wall Bar, Co. Galway MJ O'Connor, Co. Leitrim Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo Old Brennans, Co. Cork Rowleys Gastro Bar, Cusacks Hotel, Co. Meath Soho Bar Venue & Space, Co. Dublin The 1757 Bar at The Manor House, Mt Juliet, Co. Kilkenny The Huddle Bar, Co. Kerry The Lounge at Fitzwilliam Hotel, Co. Dublin The Porter House Westport, Co. Mayo |
| TOURIST BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Sullivans Brewery An Pucan, Co. Galway BAR 1661, Co. Dublin Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare Gertie Brownes Bar and Bistro, Co. Westmeath Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo O'Connell's Bar Galway, Co. Galway Peadars Bar Moate, Co. Westmeath Sin É, Co. Cork The Brazen Head, Co. Dublin The Killarney Grand, Co. Kerry The Landmark, Co. Dublin The Locke Bar, Co. Limerick The Porter House Westport, Co. Mayo The Quay's, Temple Bar, Co. Dublin The Stags Head, Co. Dublin |
| TRADITIONAL BAR OF THE YEAR Blair's Bar, Co. Clare Costigan's Pub, Co. Cork Forty Four Main Street, Co. Dublin Gertie Brownes Bar and Bistro, Co. Westmeath Kehoes, Co. Dublin M Fitzgearlds Bar, Co. Galway Mother Macs Public House, Co. Limerick Murphy's Bar, Co. Galway Peadars Bar Moate, Co. Westmeath Peggys Bar, Co. Galway The Creamery Pub and Food Barn, Co. Clare The Hairy Lemon, Co. Dublin The Locke Bar, Co. Limerick The Make & Mark, Co. Laois The Porter House Westport, Co. Mayo The Stags Head, Co. Dublin |
| VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Excel Recruitment An Poitin Stil, Co. Dublin Celtic Nights at The Arlington Hotel, Co. Dublin Durty Nellys, Co. Clare Franciscan Well Brewpub, Co. Cork Nevins Newfield Inn, Co. Mayo Rising Sons Brewery, Co. Cork Sin É, Co. Cork Sophie's Cork, Co. Cork The Mutton Lane Inn, Co. Cork The Paddocks, Co. Dublin Treaty City Brewery, Co. Limerick |
| WHISKEY BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Roe & Co 37 Dawson Street, Co. Dublin Copper Coast Inn, Co. Waterford Kytelers Inn, Co. Kilkenny McSwiggans Galway, Co. Galway Mother Macs Public House, Co. Limerick Pig's Lane, Co. Kerry Prince of Wales, Ashford Castle, Co. Galway Revolution Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar, Co. Waterford Sonny Molloy's Irish Whiskey Bar, Co. Galway Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden, Co. Galway The 1757 Bar at The Manor House, Mt Juliet, Co. Kilkenny The Horseshoe Bar, Co. Dublin The Kings Head, Co. Galway The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega, Co. Cork The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen, Co. Galway |
| BAR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Square Winner will be announced on the night |
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