The Bianconi Inn, winners of Pub Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Guinness Storehouse. (L–R) Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; Gerard Aherne and Ilona Szymsaj, The Bianconi Inn; and John Carroll, Guinness Storehouse. Photo by Paul Sherwood Photographer.

The Bianconi Inn, winners of Pub Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Guinness Storehouse. (L–R) Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; Gerard Aherne and Ilona Szymsaj, The Bianconi Inn; and John Carroll, Guinness Storehouse. Photo by Paul Sherwood Photographer.

Great Southern Killarney, winners of 4 Star Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Guinness Storehouse. (L–R) Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; Gavin Nolan and Catrina Nolan, Great Southern Killarney; and John Carroll, Guinness Storehouse. Photo by Paul Sherwood Photographer .

Great Southern Killarney, winners of 4 Star Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Guinness Storehouse. (L–R) Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; Gavin Nolan and Catrina Nolan, Great Southern Killarney; and John Carroll, Guinness Storehouse. Photo by Paul Sherwood Photographer .

Ard na Sidhe Country House, winners of the Food Lovers Choice Award – Wild Atlantic Way, sponsored by Tourism Ireland. (L–R) Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; Alice Mansergh, Tourism Ireland; Debbie Brosnan and David Norris, Ard na Sidhe Country House. Photo by Paul Sherwood Photographer.

Ard na Sidhe Country House, winners of the Food Lovers Choice Award – Wild Atlantic Way, sponsored by Tourism Ireland. (L–R) Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine; Alice Mansergh, Tourism Ireland; Debbie Brosnan and David Norris, Ard na Sidhe Country House. Photo by Paul Sherwood Photographer.

Three Kerry businesses are making a little extra room on their mantelpiece this week after they took home top honours at the recent Good Food Ireland Awards 2025, an event that celebrates businesses right across the food, drink, and hospitality sectors.

Announced at the awards ceremony at The K Club in Kildare last week, Kerry businesses took centre stage winning some of the top accolades of the night.

The Kerry winners on the night were:

The Bianconi Inn in Killorglin was named Pub Restaurant of the Year.The Great Southern Killarney in Killarney town was named as 4 Star Hotel of the Year.Ard na Sidhe Country House in Killorglin was awarded the Food Lovers Choice Award – Wild Atlantic Way.

Owner of the Bianconi Inn, Hazel Boyle, said the win came as a real surprise.

“We honestly didn’t expect to hear our name called, especially given the other brilliant finalists in the category” Hazel said. “It means a lot to us as it’s a reflection of the people behind The Bianconi, our fantastic team, our customers who’ve supported us for years, and the great food tradition that’s part of Kerry and Killorglin. We just try to do things the right way: good food, local ingredients, and a warm welcome.

”Head Chef Lukasz Wacnik who attended the awards, added: “It was a lovely shock to win. There’s so much great food across Ireland now, and to be recognised among them is really special. We’re lucky in Kerry that there’s incredible produce all around us, and a real pride in local food. This award is for everyone who works hard in the kitchen and front of house every day.”

The Good Food Ireland Awards, supported by FBD Insurance, AIB, Tourism Ireland, and other key partners, honour the businesses that form the heart of Ireland’s food community, from farm to fork and land to sea.