It seems like a new music festival pops up every week. While some may appear to be in it for a fast buck, others like the KnockanStockan Music & Arts Festival, are clearly in it for the love of the music. The team behind the three-day event took 2017 off but are back with a [...]
THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THE BAR THAT OFFERS THE MOST EXTENSIVE AND INNOVATIVE RANGE OF IMPORTED OR DOMESTIC WHISKEYS TO ITS CUSTOMERS. A WIDE RANGE OF WHISKEY SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AND APPLICANTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE WHISKEY ON OFFER. Blake's Corner Bar Galway Brownes Bar @ The [...]
WE ALL HAVE THAT ONE BAR WHERE WE LOVE TO WATCH THE MATCH. BE IT THE BOYS IN GREEN LINING OUT AT THE AVIVA OR OUR COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS TAKING TO THE PITCH IN CROKER TO THE GAMES ON FOREIGN SOIL. THE BAR WHERE YOU GO NOT ONLY TO WATCH THE MATCH BUT HAVE [...]
THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THE APPLICANT’S FOCUS ON OFFERING ITS CUSTOMERS EXCELLENT BAR FOOD, WHETHER THAT’S CARVERY OR OTHERWISE. SERVICE IS ALL-IMPORTANT AS IS THE USE OF LOCAL PRODUCE, HOWEVER THIS IS NOT ESSENTIAL AS THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD ON OFFER WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY. An Poitin Stil Co. Dublin Brownes Bar [...]
HIS AWARD RECOGNISES THE BAR THAT OFFERS THE MOST EXTENSIVE AND INNOVATIVE RANGE OF IMPORTED OR DOMESTIC GIN TO ITS CUSTOMERS. A WIDE RANGE OF GIN SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AND APPLICANTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE GIN ON OFFER. Thomas Connolly Sligo Tigh Nora Gin Library @ Galgorm [...]
The modern Irish bar has to cater to customers from all walks of life, including those with 4 legs. This category will recognise bars that allow for and accommodate pets on their premises. Judges will assess the suitability of the space and the provisions made for dogs on the premises. ENTER NOW [...]
This award recognises the bar that offers the most extensive and innovative range of Wine. A wide range of wine should be available and applicants should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the wines on offer. ENTER NOW 2019 Wine Bar of the Year - Piglet Wine [...]
Diageo Reserve, the luxury portfolio of Diageo, has announced the creation of a new food advocacy role within the business – the Global Gastronomer. The person holding the role will be tasked with forging a more meaningful connection between the wider food occasion and the Reserve spirits portfolio, which includes brands like Johnnie Walker Scotch [...]
Complete with all the pomp and ceremony you’d expect, Bart Adons and Cillian O’Moráin of Mescan Brewery were officially knighted and became part of the Confrérie van de Hasseltse Jenever. A crowd of 120,000 people flocked into the Flemish town of Hasselt for the annual Jeneverfest. (Jenever is the Flemish word for the spirit that is known [...]
International Stout Festival took place at the Guinness Storehouse from 1 – 4 November to mark the worldwide celebration of the iconic beer style. Visitors to the Guinness Storehouse over the four days were treated to a special line-up to celebrate all things stout; featuring diverse and colourful beer experiences, stout inspired menus, complimentary food [...]
