Ireland’s best hotel, chef, pub, and newcomer of 2026 have been revealed at this year’s Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards.<\/p>\n
Now in their fourth decade, these are the longest-running awards of their kind in Ireland. The winners were announced at a gala lunch this afternoon at the InterContinental Dublin Hotel.<\/p>\n
The awards recognise excellence across the country, with winners selected through independent, year-round assessments by a team of experts who book anonymously and pay their bills like any other guest. Businesses cannot enter themselves, ensuring the awards remain focused on genuine quality and hospitality.<\/p>\n
The ceremony celebrated the country’s best fine dining establishments, B&Bs and guesthouses, five-star hotels, global cuisine cooks, and breakfast makers.<\/p>\n
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Speaking at the awards, Georgina Campbell highlighted the threat to the personal connection traditionally associated with Irish hospitality, as businesses increasingly turn to technology, automation and digital transactions.<\/p>\n
“In many places we visited, we could see how warm human interaction is being replaced by cold digital transactions,” said Georgina Campbell. “The very qualities that once defined good hospitality, such as knowing a guest’s name, offering a cup of tea, or simply taking the time to have a conversation, are becoming less common.”<\/p>\n
Although she recognised the uses of technology for Irish businesses, she argued that it cannot be a substitute for the warmth and welcome that Irish hospitality is known for.<\/p>\n
“The timeless art of hospitality has never been more valuable, or more urgently needed,” she said. “Exceptional hospitality is about creating a connection and an experience that guests will remember and, importantly, tell others about.”<\/p>\n
Read the full list of winners below: <\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell ‘Hospitality Hero’ Award 2026: Paul & Marie Flynn, The Tannery, Dungarvan, Co Waterford
\nGeorgina Campbell ‘Movers & Shakers’ Award 2026: Se\u00e1neen Sullivan, L.Mulligan.Grocer, Dublin
\nGeorgina Campbell Best Supporter of Irish Food & Drink Producers Award 2026, sponsored by Bord Bia: The Station House Hotel, Kilmessan, Co Meath<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Rural & Community Awards 2026 sponsored by The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim<\/p>\n
Rural Destination of the Year: Gougane Barra Hotel, Ballingeary, Macroom, Co Cork
\nTaste of the Waterways: Clashganny House Restaurant, Borris, Co Carlow<\/p>\n
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Fine Dining Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year 2026: \u00d3m\u00f3s Guesthouse & Restaurant, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
\nGeorgina Campbell Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant of the Year: The Bishop’s Buttery, Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co Tipperary
\nGeorgina Campbell Neighbourhood Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Mam\u00f3 Restaurant, Howth, Co Dublin
\nGeorgina Campbell Bijou Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Everett\u2019s, Waterford, Co Waterford
\nGeorgina Campbell Chef of the Year 2026: Wade Murphy, 1826 Adare, Co Limerick<\/p>\n
Hotel of the Year Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell 5-Star Hotel of the Year 2026: Lough Eske Castle, Donegal, Co Donegal
\nGeorgina Campbell 4-Star Hotel of the Year 2026: Killarney Royal Townhouse, Killarney, Co Kerry
\nGeorgina Campbell 3-Star Hotel of the Year 2026: Casey\u2019s Hotel, Glengarriff, Co Cork
\nGeorgina Campbell Boutique Hotel of the Year 2026: The Hat Maker, Dungarvan, Co Waterford
\nGeorgina Campbell Heritage Hotel of the Year 2026: The Bedford Hotel, Belfast
\nGeorgina Campbell Business Hotel of the Year 2026: The K Club, Straffan, Co Kildare<\/p>\n
Small Stay Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Country House 2026: Ballymaloe House Hotel, Shanagarry, Co Cork
\nGeorgina Campbell Pub with Rooms 2026: Monks, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
\nGeorgina Campbell B&B 2026: The Harbour Master\u2019s House B&B, Shannon Harbour, Co Offaly
\nGeorgina Campbell Hideaway 2026: Breac.House, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal<\/p>\n
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Casual Dining Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Historic Destination 2026: 28 At The Hollow, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
\nGeorgina Campbell Restaurant-Bar 2026: The Strand Inn, Dunmore East, Co Waterford
\nGeorgina Campbell Smart-Casual Dining 2026: Dundon\u2019s Champagne Seafood Bar & Terrace, Dunbrody House Hotel, Arthurstown, Co Wexford
\nGeorgina Campbell Daytime Destination 2026: Grangecon Kitchen Bakery | Caf\u00e9 | Deli, Grangecon, Co Wicklow
\nGeorgina Campbell Bakery-Caf\u00e9 2026: The Fold Bakehouse, Derry, Co Londonderry<\/p>\n
Memorable Moments Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell ‘Happy Place’ Award 2026: An Port M\u00f3r Restaurant, Westport, Co Mayo
\nGeorgina Campbell Memorable Experience Award 2026: Renvyle House Hotel & Resort, Connemara, Co Galway
\nGeorgina Campbell Newcomer of the Year 2026: The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Renville Point, Oranmore, Co Galway
\nGeorgina Campbell Gastro-Pub of the Year 2026: Murph\u2019s Gastro Pub at The Derragarra Inn, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan
\nGeorgina Campbell Traditional Pub of the Year 2026: Blakes of the Hollow, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
\nGeorgina Campbell Irish Craft Drinks Award 2026: Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow
\nGeorgina Campbell Wine Experience Award 2026: Prim\u2019s Bookshop & Wine Bar, Kinsale, Co Cork<\/p>\n
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Specialty Hospitality & Sustainability Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Visitor Attraction 2026: The Shackleton Experience & Ernie\u2019s Caf\u00e9, Athy, Co Kildare
\nGeorgina Campbell Innovation Award 2026: Mark Moriarty Studio, Dublin
\nGeorgina Campbell Sustainability Award 2026: The Tan Yard, Killarney, Co Kerry
\nGeorgina Campbell Regional Destination of the Year 2026: Waterford City & County
\nGeorgina Campbell Food Village of the Year 2026: Baltimore, Co Cork
\nGeorgina Campbell Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2026: Out of the Blue, Dingle, Co Kerry
\nGeorgina Campbell Global Cuisines Award 2026: Monty\u2019s Nepalese Restaurant and Wine Bar, Temple Bar, Dublin<\/p>\n
Special Irish Hospitality Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Family-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2026: Roe Valley Resort, Limavady, Co Derry
\nGeorgina Campbell Pet-Friendly Destination of the Year 2026: Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa, Enniscrone, Co Sligo
\nGeorgina Campbell Atmospheric Destination of the Year 2026: The Blue Goat, Ramelton, Co Donegal
\nGeorgina Campbell Georgina Campbell Hosts of the Year 2026: Aileen and Patrick Hanley, The Lansdowne Kenmare, Kenmare, Co Kerry
\nGeorgina Campbell Long Haul Hero 2026: Ruth Healy, URRU Culinary Store, Bandon, Co Cork<\/p>\n
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Irish Breakfast Awards 2026<\/p>\n
2026 Georgina Campbell Hotel Breakfast Award: BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co Wicklow
\n2026 Georgina Campbell Caf\u00e9 Breakfast Award: Lyons Caf\u00e9 & Bakeshop, Sligo, Co Sligo
\n2026 Georgina Campbell Neighbourhood Favourite: KIS Pizza & Coffee Bar, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh
\n2026 Georgina Campbell Brunch Destination: The Old Barracks, Athenry, Co Galway<\/p>\n
Natural Food & Producer Awards 2026<\/p>\n
Georgina Campbell Food Tourism Experience 2026: McNally Family Farm, Ring Commons, Co Dublin
\nGeorgina Campbell Irish Bread Award 2026: The Long Dock, Carrigaholt, Co Clare
\nGeorgina Campbell Meats\/Fish 2026: Wild Irish Game, Glenmalure, Co Wicklow
\nGeorgina Campbell Preserves & Honey 2026: Native Irish Honey Bee Society
\nGeorgina Campbell Dairy 2026: Glenisk Organic Irish Dairy, Killeigh, Co Offaly
\nGeorgina Campbell Fresh Produce 2026: Clarke\u2019s Fresh Fruit, Stamullen, Co Meath<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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