The Irish Restaurant Awards showcase the true talent that Ireland’s hospitality industry has to offer! Growing steadily from its humble beginnings back in 2009, the awards are now a five-month long process consisting of online public nominations, judging panels, mystery guest inspections and regional and national events.
The public chose their favourites across 21 categories including Best Restaurant, Best Casual Dining, Best Chef, Best Seafood Experience, Best World Cuisine and more.
Kildare boasts everything from fine dining to high quality gastropubs, and everything in between! We had some very worthy winners on the night, and Into Kildare would like to wish them a huge congratulations!
Here are the worthy winners:
Best Local Food Hero – Sponsored by The Irish Times
Best Newcomer – Sponsored by Monin
Aimsir
Best Chef – Sponsored by BWG Foodservice
Jordan Bailey of Aimsir
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine – Sponsored by Manor Farm
Best Restaurant Manager – AIB Merchant Services
Majken Bech Christensen of Aimsir
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Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant – Sponsored by Frylite
Restaurant 1180 at Kilkea Castle
Best Restaurant – Sponsored by Tindal Wine Merchants
TwoCooks Restaurant and Wine Bar
Best Customer Service – Sponsored by Dolmen Insurance Brokers
Best Gastro Pub – Sponsored by Elavon
The Ballymore Inn
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Best Café – Sponsored by Illy
The Green Barn
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Best Casual Dining – Sponsored by Just Eat
Hartes Of Kildare
Pub of the Year – Sponsored by Jameson Ginger & Lime
Hayden’s Bar
Best Wine Experience – Sponsored by Gilbeys with Bibendum
Ely Wine Store