Did your local make the cut?
The Glyde Inn in Co. Louth has been named as the Irish Pub of the Year for 2018, after the Irish Pub awards took place last night.
It was a big night for the pub because they also won the accolade for Best Food Pub of the Year.
What makes a good pub? Well according to the judges, it's pubs that demonstrate the ‘best in class’ in the areas of:
- Innovation.
- Creativity.
- Ambiance.
- Operational excellence.
- And customer service.
Delighted to present the #IrishPubAwards2018 National Pub of the Year Award to @TheGlydeInn, Annagassan, Co. Louth! pic.twitter.com/DfAUSg6Q20
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
However there isn't just one winner on the night, there's also a host of other awards up for grabs, including:
- Best Local Pub of the Year
- Best Music Pub of the Year
- Pub Personality of the Year
- And others
Here are all the winners and the nominees from the respective categories:
The winner for Innovative Pub of the Year went to The Two Sisters Pub, Dublin. Here are the other nominees in that category.
Here are the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Innovative Pub of the Year of the Year Award! Sponsored by BOIPA pic.twitter.com/fKapu9iUar
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
Hiway Bar & Restaurant, Dooradoyle Co.Limerick received Outstanding Customer Service of the Year.
Below are the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Outstanding Customer Service of the Year Award! Sponsored by @Heineken_IE pic.twitter.com/B6rN7JMnMQ
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
The Franciscan Well Brewpub, Cork City who received the Best Outdoor Space of the Year award.
The nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Outdoor Space of the Year Award, sponsored by @BulmersIreland pic.twitter.com/4uh9oLAcut
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
The Warehouse Bar and Kitchen, Donegal took out the Best Music Pub of the Year from the following list.
The nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Music Pub of the Year Award, sponsored by @IMROireland pic.twitter.com/9aWMpKjc2F
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega won the award for Best Tourist Pub.
Here are the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Tourist Pub of the Year Award! Sponsored by Molson Coors pic.twitter.com/x5708eNSE4
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
In a very prestigious category, Kenny's Pub in Lucan, Dublin, was named the Best Local Pub of the Year.
Check out the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Local Pub of the Year Award! Sponsored by @DiageoIreland pic.twitter.com/Y2Zxz4EYxs
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
And the Best Newcomer award at this year's event went to Sandyford House, Dublin.
Presenting the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Newcomer category sponsored by Hennessy pic.twitter.com/FRatjCeAwU
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
And there was a ton more winners on the night... the take away, well Ireland has a lot of great Irish pubs!
