Ireland’s best pub and nightclub named at National Hospitality Awards
The Stag's Head pub in Dublin
Stag's Head pub, Dublin
A pub in Dublin city centre was named the best in the country at the annual National Hospitality Awards, held in the capital on Monday.
The Stag’s Head on Dublin’s Dame Court was recognised as Ireland’s best pub at the ceremony, coming out on top of runners-up Doheny & Nesbitt and Lowry’s Irish Music and Whiskey Bar in Galway.
The Wright Venue in Swords scooped the award for the country’s best nightclub, while Temple Bar’s Vintage Cocktail Club was named the best cocktail bar in Ireland.
Toner’s on Baggot Street was named the best traditional pub in the country, while Phibsborough’s Back Page was awarded the prize for the best sporting pub in Ireland.
The ceremony, held in Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel on Monday, also showcased Ireland’s best hotels and named The Europe Hotel and Resort the best in Ireland.
Tankardstown in Slane was awarded the prize for best boutique hotel, while Kerry’s Sheen Falls was given the top prize for being Ireland’s best destination hotel.
Meanwhile, Mayo’s Ashford Castle was named the best resort in Ireland, while the Intercontinental in Ballsbridge was tipped for being the best Irish business hotel.
Michelin-starred Galway restaurant Loam was commended and presented with the prize for best restaurant, while Neven Maguire's MacNean House in Cavan was named the best local restaurant at the annual award ceremony, run in association with Hospitality Ireland magazine.
Winners at the National Hospitality Awards
Best Boutique Hotel
Tankardstown, Slane, Co. Meath
A room at Tankardstown House
Best Business Hotel
InterContinental, Ballsbridge, Dublin
The InterContinental Hotel in Ballsbridge in Dublin, which was bought by John Malone in 2015
Best Casual Dining
The Washerwoman, Glasnevin, Dublin
Best City Hotel
Hayfield Manor, Cork City
The Five-star Hayfield Manor
Best Cocktail Bar
Vintage Cocktail Club, Dublin
VCC Martinez
Best Customer Service
The Dylan, Dublin
Best Destination Hotel
Sheen Falls Lodge, Co. Kerry
Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co Kerry
Best Dining Experience
Mulberry Garden, Dublin
Mulberry Garden, Dublin. Photo: TripAdvisor
Best Hotel Bar
Ashford Castle – The Prince of Wales Bar, Co. Mayo
Ashford Castle
Best Hotel Restaurant
Inis Meáin Restaurant & Suites, Co Galway
Best Local Restaurant
MacNean House , Co Cavan
Neven Maguire
Best New Establishment
Farrier & Draper, Dublin
Best Nightclub
The Wright Venue, Dublin
The Wright Venue
Best Overall Hotel
The Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney
The five-star Europe Hotel & Resort in Co Kerry
Best Overall Restaurant
Loam, Galway
Loam, Galway. Photo: Andrew Downes
Best Pub
The Stag's Head, Dublin
The Stag's Head
Best Pub with Food
The Oarsman, Co Leitrim
The Oarsman, Carrick-on-Shannon
Best Resort Hotel
Ashford Castle, Co Mayo
Best Seafood Restaurant
O'Grady's on the Pier, Co. Galway
Bono has a pint of the black stuff at O'Grady's on the Pier in Barna
Best Sporting Pub
The Back Page, Dublin
Best Traditional Pub
Toner's, Dublin
Toner's Pub on Baggot Street
Best Value Hotel
Garryvoe Hotel, Cork
Best Wine List
The Twelve Hotel
Twelve Hotel, Galway
Best Hotel Group
Dalata Hotel Group
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