Here are the best pubs in Ireland as voted by the Irish Pub Awards 2018
Ever had a pint in any of these places?
The Glyde Inn in Co. Louth has been named as the Irish Pub of the Year for 2018, as announced at the Irish Pub Awards 2018. It was a big night for the pub because they also won the accolade for Best Food Pub of the Year.
In terms of criteria, the overall award for Irish Pub of the Year is awarded to the Irish Pub that in the opinion of the judges, demonstrates ‘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
The National Irish Pub Awards are open to all members of VFI (Vintners Federation of Ireland) and LVA (Licensed Vintners Association) and it includes categories such as Best Local Pub of the Year, Best Music Pub of the Year, Pub Personality of the Year, and many 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 award after they fended off the following pubs.
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
Well done to Franciscan Well Brewpub, Cork City who received the Best Outdoor Space of the Year award. They beat the challenge from these other pubs.
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
Many congratulations to Warehouse Bar and Kitchen, Donegal who were named 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 and here are the other establishments that were nominated for that accolade.
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 from the following contenders.
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
A big congratulations to Brian Barrett of Geary's Bar, Co Cork who was named the Pub Personality of the Year.
Your nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Pub Personality of the Year Award! Sponsored by Irish Distillers pic.twitter.com/SYnUR50T9v
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
In terms of good grub, The Glyde Inn, Louth came out on the top of the list because they were named the Best Food Pub of the Year.
Check out the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Food Pub of the Year Award! Sponsored by @MusgraveMPlace pic.twitter.com/Dbh7bElADi
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
Fially, the Best Newcomer award at this year's event went to Sandyford House, Dublin.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Presenting the nominees for the #IrishPubAwards2018 Best Newcomer category sponsored by Hennessy pic.twitter.com/FRatjCeAwU
— Irish Pub Awards (@IrishPub_Awards) November 21, 2018
