All the winners from the 2026 Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards

The Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards celebrate the artistry and innovation of Ireland's bar culture, honouring the teams and venues who "craft connection, elevate experience and shape the ever-evolving story of Irish hospitality". Taking place in Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Co. Carlow, the awards shone a spotlight on the businesses bringing heartfelt service to their customers, whether it be through great music, use of social media, or making their venue dog-friendly. The full list of winners for 2026: Best Irish Bar 2026 Ulster - O'Loughlin's Irish HouseDublin - The Whiskey ReserveLeinster - Dalys MullingarMunster - The Liberty Bar x Resistance The Winner: Infused Wine and Cocktail Bar, Co. Mayo Best Dog-Friendly Bar Highly commended - The Whitecliff InnUlster - Fat Willy's PubConnacht - Ocean Bar & Restaurant, Ocean Sands Hotel & SpaLeinster - Gertie Brownies Bar & The Cellar BistroMunster - The Top House The winner: The Bath Pub, Dublin Best Family-Friendly Bar Highly commended - Goosers Bar & Eating HouseUlster - Cavan Crystal HotelDublin - ArcadiaLeinster - The Monread Lounge and BarMunter - Bobby Byrnes The Winner: Lydon's Bar and Restaurant, Co. Galway Best Local Bar Highly commended - Cruise's BarUlster - Charlie's BarDublin - The Balgriffin InnLeinster - The Vinegar ManMunster - The Old Lodge Gastro Pub at Shannon Springs Hotel The Winner: Freeney's Bar, Co. Galway Best Traditional Bar Highly commended - The Central, Mrs O'sUlster - Hearty's CottageConnaght - Paddy Mac'sDublin - J.R. Mahon's Public House and BreweryLeinster - Nana Moon's Bar The Winner: Ó'Súilleabháin, Co. Cork Best City Bar Highly commended - Monk Cocktail BarUlster - RattlebagConnacht McSwiggan's GalwayLeinster - Hibernian BarMunster - 101 Limerick The Winner: The Bath Pub, Co. Dublin Best Cocktail Bar Ulster - HaymarketConnacht - Taylor's Bar & Beer GardenLeinster - Parterre, The Johnstown EstateMunster - Badb, The Brehon Hotel & Spa The Winner: Vintage Cocktail Club, Co. Dublin Best Music Bar Connacht - McHugh's BarDublin - The Temple Bar PubLeinster - Crown QuarterMunster - The Dingle Pub The Winner: O'Loughlin's Irish House, Co. Derry Best Gastro Bar Highly commended - The SelkieUlster - The Whitecliff InnConnacht - The Tavern Bar & RestaurantLeinster - Left BankMunster - JP Clarke's The Winner: Juno at Hera, Co. Dublin Best Country Bar Highly commended - The Black Shop BarUlster - Hearty's CottageLeinster - Peadar's Bar, MoateMunster - O'Mahony's of Waterfrasshill The Winner: Coyne's Gastropub, Co. Galway Best Gin Bar Ulster - Galgorm Resort & SpaMunster - North @ The Address Cork The Winner: Bar Square, Co. Mayo Best Whiskey Bar Ulster - O'Loughlin's Irish HouseConnacht - Freeney's BarLeinster - The IrishmansMunster - Mother Macs Public House The Winner: The Whiskey Reserve, Co. Dublin Best Wine Bar Ulster - Mo Chlann Coffee & BarDublin - Ely Wine BarLeinster - No. 3 Wine Bar & Restaurant The Winner: Old Brennans Wine House, Co. Cork Best Brewery Visitor Experience Ulster - Brehon BrewhouseConnacht - Mescan Brewery The Winner: Franciscan Well Brewpub, Co. Cork Best Distillery Visitor Experience Finalists:Micil DistileryTitanic DistillersDingle DistilleryThe Shed DistilleryHinch Distillery The Winner: The Muff Liquor Company, Co. Donegal The Social Media Award Highly commended - Longcourt HospitalityUlster - Number 7 Duke StreetConnacht - Seven BridgestreetLeinster The Make and MarkMunster - Costigan's Pub The Winner: The Temple Bar Pub, Co. Dublin Best LGBTQ+ Bar Highly commended - The Poor Relation Grocery and PubDublin - Mema'sMunster The Liberty Bar x Resistance The Winner: Dalys Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Best Late Night Bar Connacht - Mary Mullen'sDublin - McCafferty's at the BargeLeinster - The BarracksMunster - The Oliver Plunkett The Winner: Sonny McSwine's, Co. Donegal Best Signature Cocktail Ulster - The Muff Liquor CompanyDublin - Daata BlackrockLeinster - Parterre, The Johnstown EstateMunster - O'Carroll's Cover The Winner: Infused Wine & Cocktail Bar, Co. Mayo Best Hotel Bar Highly commended - Café 1920 at the Fleet Street HotelUlster - Conor's Bar, Castle Leslie EstateConnact - Lena's Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Radisson RedDublin - WXYZ Bar, Aloft Dublin City HotelLeinster - Saddler's Bar & Bistro, The Keadeen Hotel The Winner: Armada Hotel, Co. Clare Best Restaurant Bar Highly commended - The SelkieConnacht - Ocean Bar & Restaurant, Ocean Sands Hotel & SpaDublin - Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Carlton HotelLeinster - Town LeixlipMunster - Moody Café Vin The Winner: Pica, Belfast Best Destination Bar Connacht - HookedDublin - The WhiskeyLeinster - Carlingford Brewing Co.Munster - Gregan's Castle Hotel The Winner: Friel's Bar & Restaurant, Co. Derry Best Outdoor Space Highly commended - Black Bull InnUlster - The Quays Bar & GastropubConnacht - McHugh's BarDublin - North @ The Address CitywestMunster - The River Club The Winner: Carlingford Brewing Co., Co. Louth Best Interior Design Ulster - Imperial and Metric BarConnacht - Peggy's Bar and RestaurantLeinster - Old WarehouseMunster - The James Hotel The Winner: 9 Below, Co. Dublin Best Sports Bar Ulster - Charlie's BarDublin - PitchLeinster - Peadar's Bar, MoateMunster - Reardens The Winner: Mary Mullen's, Co. Galway Best Newcomer Ulster - The Posh PigConnacht - Charlie's at the TowersDublin - Pitch The Winner: Ó'Súilleabháin, Co. Cork Best Supplier Finalists:Keeling'sTindal Wine MerchantsBunzl McLaughlinDirect Wine ShipmentsClassic Drinks The Winner: MCM Brands The Dream Team Highly commended - Clayton Hotel Liffey ValleyUlster - Number 7 Duke StreetConnact - McSwiggan's GalwayDublin - 37 Dawson StreetMunster - Costigan's Pub The Winner: 54 Degrees at The Gateway Hotel, Co. Louth Best Bar Manager Connacht - David Hacobian -Infused Wine and Cocktail BarDublin - Ian McKenzie - Daata DanymountLeinster - Eugene Maguire - Fairways HotelMunster - Kaja Tomczak - The Liberty Bar x Resistance The Winner: Una Burns - Charlie's Bar, Co. Fermanagh Services to the Industry Winner: Martina and Wayne Fitzpatrick, No 3 Wine Bar & Restaurant, Collon, Co. Louth *Always drink responsibly

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