{"id":457002,"date":"2026-05-19T17:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/457002\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:48:08","slug":"west-cork-chef-named-best-in-ireland-as-munster-restaurants-feature-in-national-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/457002\/","title":{"rendered":"West Cork chef named best in Ireland as Munster restaurants feature in national awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Several Munster restaurants came out on top during last night\u2019s Irish Restaurant Awards, which were presented in Dublin.<\/p>\n

Paul and M\u00e1ire Flynn of The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School<\/a>\u00a0in Co Waterford were presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award for their longstanding contribution to Irish hospitality and culinary excellence. The Local Food Hero award went to another Waterford food figure, Eunice Power<\/a>, for the Waterford Festival of Food, while Farmgate Lismore<\/a> was presented with the Best Casual Dining award.<\/p>\n

In Cork, Ahmet Dede<\/a>\u00a0of Dede at The Customs House Baltimore received the award for Best Chef in Ireland for his West Cork restaurant, while Rare at Blue Haven Hotel in Kinsale<\/a> was named Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant and Miyazaki<\/a> takeaway was named Best World Cuisine.<\/p>\n

In Kerry, Solas Tapas & Wine<\/a> in Dingle was awarded Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, in Dublin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud<\/a>, the country\u2019s first two-star Michelin restaurant,\u00a0was named Best Restaurant in Ireland.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom local caf\u00e9s and family\u00a0run restaurants to world\u00a0class dining destinations, these Awards recognise the passion, dedication and innovation that can be found in every corner of Ireland,\u201d said Se\u00e1n Collender, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.<\/p>\n

\u201cGordon Ramsay\u00a0recently\u00a0described Ireland as the sleeping giant of European cuisine. Well, that giant is awakening and tonight is proof of that. Across every county we are seeing incredible creativity, quality and ambition in our restaurants and hospitality businesses.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"LocalLocal Food Hero award winner Eunice Power.<\/p>\n

Here is the full list of winners:<\/p>\n

Best Restaurant<\/p>\n

Leinster: Bramley\u00a0Abbeyleix\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: The Cottage Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Homestead Cottage\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Noble\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Chef<\/p>\n

Connaught: Dave Mullan, Fish & Bean\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Stevie Toman, Ox Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Mickael Viljanen, Chapter One\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: John Coffey, Thyme Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Ahmet Dede, Dede at The Customs House Baltimore\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Ahmet Dede, Dede at The Customs House Baltimore<\/p>\n

Best Restaurant Manager<\/p>\n

Ulster: Paul Vaughan, James St\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Elaine Hourigan, 1826 Adare\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Lorraine McHugh, The Selkie\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Darren Campbell, La Gordita\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Carmel Boyle, Ballyfin Demesne\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Carmel Boyle, Ballyfin Demesne \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Outstanding Achievement Award<\/p>\n

\"M\u00e1ireM\u00e1ire and Paul Flynn in The Tannery<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Paul and M\u00e1ire Flynn, The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant<\/p>\n

Dublin: Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins at Anantara\u00a0The\u00a0Marker\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: The Lodge at Ashford Castle\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Rare at Blue Haven Hotel\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Rare at Blue Haven Hotel \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Use\u00a0of\u00a0Social Media<\/p>\n

Leinster:\u00a0Ar\u00e1n\u00a0Artisan Bakery & Bistro\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: The Lifeboat Inn\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Rosa Madre\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: The Dough Bros – Galway\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: The Dough Bros \u2013 Galway \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Employee Excellence Award<\/p>\n

Dublin: Ashling Griffin, King\u00a0Sitric\u00a0Seafood Bar &\u00a0Accommodation\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Ciara O Shea, Caseys Bar & Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Lina Krolenko, Sonder\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Sophie Hogan, Hogan’s Farm Shop & Cafe\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Theresa Donlon, Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar and Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Theresa Donlon, Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar and Restaurant \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Casual Dining<\/p>\n

Connaught: Mitchell’s Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Fisk Seafood Bar\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Inside Out\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Vada\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Farmgate\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Farmgate \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Gastro Pub<\/p>\n

Dublin: F.X. Buckley @ Ryan’s\u00a0of\u00a0Parkgate Street\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: The Dirty Duck Alehouse\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Merrys Gastro Pub\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Left Bank\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Coyne’s Gastropub & Pantry\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Coyne’s Gastropub & Pantry \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Cafe\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leinster:\u00a0Gr\u00e1linn\u00a0Sunny Row\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Two Pups\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Baker 51\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Grumpy Bakers – Cork City\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: General Merchants\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: General Merchants \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine<\/p>\n

Dublin: Volpe Nera\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Blackthorn at The Twelve Hotel\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: No. 9 Market Square\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster:\u00a0Bear\u00fa\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Solas Tapas & Wine\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Solas Tapas & Wine \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Newcomer<\/p>\n

Ulster: Capparelli at The Mill\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster:\u00a0Ernie’s @ Shackleton Experience\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: 505\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Fawn Food & Wine\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Comet\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Comet \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pub of the Year<\/p>\n

Leinster: The Dylan Whisky Bar\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Linnet Inn\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: McDonnells Bar\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: J. & K. Walsh Victorian Spirit Grocer\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: The Cobblestone\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: The Cobblestone \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Wine Experience<\/p>\n

Ulster: El Tapas\u00a0Gr\u00e1\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster:\u00a0Delgany\u00a0Wine Cottage\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster:\u00a0MacCurtain\u00a0Wine Cellar\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught:\u00a0Dar\u00f3g\u00a0Wine Bar\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: 64 Wine\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: 64 Wine \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Customer Service<\/p>\n

Connaught: Harrisons Bar & Restaurant\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: The Glass Curtain\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Reeds Restaurant at\u00a0Ferrycarrig\u00a0Hotel\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: La Maison\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Frae\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Frae \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best World Cuisine<\/p>\n

Leinster: Sanjay’s Kitchen\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Kombu – Ramen & Bao Bar\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Braai Restaurant Donegal\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin:\u00a0Bigfan\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Miyazaki\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Miyazaki \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Sustainable Practices<\/p>\n

Dublin:\u00a0Fairmental\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Killeavy Castle Estate\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Woodlands House Hotel & Spa\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: Solas Eco Garden Centre\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Kai\u00a0\u2028All Ireland: Kai\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Innovator of the Year<\/p>\n

Munster: Slow and Steady\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Leinster: The Centre of Food Culture Ireland\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Buil\u00edn Blasta Cafe & Bakery\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Waterman House\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Mr Fox Whiskey\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Mr Fox Whiskey \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Local Food Hero<\/p>\n

Leinster: Kian Lou\u00ebt-Feisser, Carlingford Oyster Company\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Connaught: Cillian \u00d3\u00a0M\u00f3r\u00e1in\u00a0and Naomi Clarkin,\u00a0Mescan\u00a0Brewery\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Dublin: Peter Caviston,\u00a0Cavistons\u00a0Restaurant and Food Emporium\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Ulster: Jordan Weir, The Dairy – Bistro, Butchers & Farm Shop\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

Munster: Eunice Power, Waterford Festival of Food\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Eunice Power, Waterford Festival of Food \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Cocktail Experience<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Roge Austin, Vintage Cocktail Club \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food Truck of the Year<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Misunderstood Heron \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Cookery School<\/p>\n

All Ireland: Picado Mexican Pantry \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Learning and Development<\/p>\n

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