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06 Sept 2025

Bluestack Foundation among 16 Donegal winners in Connaught Restaurant Awards

The county category winners were revealed on Tuesday evening

Bluestack Foundation among 16 Donegal winners in Connaught Restaurant Awards

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The Donegal category winners of the Connaught Restaurant Awards have been announced.

Winners were announced on Tuesday evening, with some of Donegal's finest eateries securing prizes.

The winners are:

Best Innovator - Bluestack Foundation, Donegal Town

Food Hero - Chris Malloy of the Lemon Tree, Donegal Town

World Cuisine - Bella Donna, Donegal Town

Best 'Free From' - Chandpur, Donegal Town

Best Restaurant Manager - Orhan Enric of Harvey's Point, Donegal Town

Best Sustainable Practice - Rathmullen House, Rathmullan

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine - The Narrow Quarter, Kerrykeel

Best Wine Experience - Bar Fisk, Downings

Best Cafe - Thyme Out Cafe, Letterkenny

Best Newcomer - Curry Cottage, Stranorlar

Best Pub - The Forge, Donegal Town

Best Casual Downing - Anderson's Boat House, Killybegs

Best Hotel and Guesthouse - Harvey's Point, Donegal Town

Best Gastro Pub - Old Castle Bar, Donegal Town

Best Chef - Ciaran Sweeney, Old Glen Bar, Carrigart

Best Restaurant - Old Glen Bar and Restaurant, Carrigart

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