REVEALED: List of Mayo food places who have received the Irish Restaurant Award

A total of six Mayo pubs and restaurants have received a prestigious award in the provincial category. One of them was even recognised with the National award.

The All-Ireland Final of the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.

Over 1,000 of the country’s top hospitality professionals, which included owners, chefs, managers and staff, gathered to celebrate the finest establishments in Irish food and drink.

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Go through the list of this year’s winners below, and find the winners from County Mayo:

Best Restaurant – Sponsored by San Miguel

Leinster: Thyme Restaurant
Connaught: Lignum
Ulster: MacNean House & Restaurant
Dublin: Chapter One
Munster: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore
All Ireland: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore

Best Chef – Sponsored by BWG Food Service

Ulster: Ciaran Sweeney, The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box
Munster: Brian Murray, The Glass Curtain
Dublin: Visham Sumputh, Etto
Connaught: Yvonne Kathrein, Poacher Restaurant, Ballina
Leinster: John Kelly, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate
All Ireland: John Kelly, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate

Best Restaurant Manager – Sponsored by Elavon

Connaught: Shirley Stirzaker, Dining Room, Castlebar
Leinster: William Wong, Saba
Munster: Sophie McCauley, Homestead Cottage
Ulster: Laura Connolly, The Oak Room Restaurant
Dublin: Cian Lynch, Uno Mas
All Ireland: Cian Lynch, Uno Mas

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant – Sponsored by Frylite

Ulster: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate
Leinster: The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort
Munster: Landline at Park Hotel Kenmare
Dublin: The Saddle Room at The Shelbourne
Connaught: George V at Ashford Castle
All Ireland: George V at Ashford Castle

Best Use of Social Media – Sponsored by GRID Finance

Leinster: Little Acorn Cafe
Dublin: Kicky’s
Connaught: Hooked
Ulster: Sonder
Munster: Hotel Woodstock
All Ireland: Hotel Woodstock

Employee Excellence Award – Sponsored by Peninsula

Leinster: Jackie Cullen, Mary Barry’s Bar
Connaught: Emma Cavanagh, Nook Cafe and Restaurant
Munster: Geraldine Ward, Everett’s Restaurant
Ulster: Liam McKenna, Armagh City Hotel
Dublin: Charlie O’Reilly, Happy Out x Together Academy
All Ireland: Charlie O’Reilly, Happy Out x Together Academy

Best Casual Dining – Sponsored by Musgrave MarketPlace

Munster: Momo Restaurant
Ulster: Frae
Leinster: The Valley Inn
Connaught: Guys Seafood Bar
Dublin: Crudo
All Ireland: Crudo

Gastro Pub – Sponsored by Paynt

Ulster: Murph’s Gastro Pub
Dublin: HERA
Leinster: The Glyde Inn
Munster: J. M. Reidy’s
Connaught: McSwiggans
All Ireland: McSwiggans

Best Café – Sponsored by Lavazza

Dublin: Two Boys Brew
Munster: Seagull Bakery
Connaught: POTA
Ulster: Ursa Minor
Leinster: Strandfield
All Ireland: Strandfield

Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine – Sponsored by FBD Insurance

Connaught: The Lavender Restaurant
Dublin: Volpe Nera
Munster: Saint Francis Provisions
Leinster: Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro
Ulster: The Olde Post Inn
All Ireland: The Olde Post Inn

Best Newcomer – Sponsored by Square

Munster: Baba’de
Connaught: Oifig An Fish
Ulster: No. 9 Market Square
Dublin: Forêt
Leinster: Bearú
All Ireland: Bearú

Pub of the Year – Sponsored by istil.38

Dublin: Neary’s
Ulster: The Reel Inn
Connaught: Matt Molloy’s, Westport
Munster: An Siopa Dubh
Leinster: Sean’s Bar
All Ireland: Sean’s Bar

Best Wine Experience – Sponsored by Bibendum

Ulster: OX
Leinster: Ballyfin Demesne
Munster: UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen
Connaught: Daróg Wine Bar
Dublin: Bar Pez
All Ireland: Bar Pez

Best Customer Service – Sponsored by Restaurant-insurance.ie provided by Dolmen

Leinster: Monart
Connaught: Arno’s Bistrot, Westport
Ulster: Noble
Dublin: Roly’s Bistro
Munster: Restaurant Chestnut
All Ireland: Restaurant Chestnut

Best World Cuisine – Sponsored by National Chef de Partie Apprenticeship & National Sous Chef Apprenticeship Programmes

Connaught: Mama Rich Woodquay
Ulster: Chilli Lounge
Leinster: Tābú
Munster: Tango Street Food
Dublin: Rasam Restaurant
All Ireland: Rasam Restaurant

Best Sustainable Practices – Sponsored by Familia Torres & the Findlater Group

Dublin: Glas Restaurant
Munster: Ballygarry Estate Hotel
Leinster: Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
Connaught: Honestly Farm Kitchen
Ulster: Lir
All Ireland: Lir

Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Diageo

Ulster: Foam
Connaught: Ugly D’s Pizza
Leinster: Fiona Egan, Cloughan Farm & Cookery School
Munster: Trawler Boyz Ballycotton
Dublin: Bar 1661
All Ireland: Bar 1661

Local Food Hero – Sponsored by Sugar Snap

Leinster: Tom and Laura Sinnott, Wexford Home Preserves
Munster: Kasha Connolly, Hazel Mountain Chocolate
Connaught: The Calvey Family, Calveys Achill Mountain Lamb, Achill
Dublin: Jess Kelly, The Village Butcher
Ulster: Jonny Cuddy, Ispini Charcuterie
All Ireland: Jonny Cuddy, Ispini Charcuterie

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