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 [...]
The award-winning teams at The Exchequer D2 and Wine Bar have debuted, The Sleigh It Menu, a delicious selection of bespoke cocktails for Christmas 2018. Their Signature Fairytale in New York will warm the cockles of your heart. Made with Tullamore Dew, Lemon Spiced Syrup, Pimento Dram, Mulled Wine Float. The cheeky, For Fig’s Sake, will [...]
Hidden in the tranquil countryside of Lanesborough, Co. Longford, Lough Ree Distillery entered Ireland’s gin scene with an energetic launch of its Sling Shot gin at the Taste of Lakelands Food Festival. Sling Shot Gin is being distilled in a custom-built distillery in Lanesborough while construction of the state-of-the-art Lough Ree Distillery and visitor centre [...]
The Irish Whiskey Association, which is the representative body for the Irish Whiskey Industry, is to launch a major worldwide drive against ‘fake’ Irish whiskeys. Members of the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) have agreed to treble the association’s legal budget for 2019, ensuring there are sufficient resources to fight against products that infringe on the [...]
