Best Leitrim eateries awarded at Connaught Restaurant Awards
The Connaught Regional Final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2023 took place in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo Tuesday 28th of March and the best of Leitrim restaurants, hotels, cafés and pubs were awarded for their amazing culinary dishes.
Over 600 restaurant and hospitality business owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards Event, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Connaught turn out to see if they had won one of the prestigious awards.
Speaking at the Connaught Regional Awards President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Paul Lenehan, said; “Now in their 14th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards returns with a record-breaking number of public nominations (over 130,000). This sheer number of votes highlights the support & appreciation of the general public for our hospitality sector and all who contribute to it." The All-Ireland Irish Restaurant Awards will be held on May 15 in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4.
The winners on the night were:
Leitrim - Lisa Gifford, Leitrim Hill Creamery
Mayo - The Calvey Family, Calveys Achill Lamb
Roscommon - The Allen Family, Castlemine Farm
Sligo - Prannie Rhatigan, Irish Seaweed Kitchen
Best Sustainable Practices Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland
Galway - The Connacht Hotel
Leitrim - Lough Rynn Castle
Mayo - Clare Island Oven
Roscommon - Benny's Deli
Sligo - Milligram Coffee
Innovator of the Year Sponsored by Diageo
Galway - Lignum
Leitrim - Honestly Farm Kitchen
Mayo - Nevins Inn
Roscommon - Bastion K2tchen
Sligo - Nook.
Best Free From
Galway - Greens and Co - Galway City
Leitrim - Spice India
Sligo - Shell's Cafe
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine Sponsored by FBD Insurance
Galway - The Sea Hare
Leitrim - The Cottage Restaurant
Mayo - The Pantry and Corkscrew
Roscommon - Fusion
Sligo - Bridgefoot House
Best Restaurant Manager Sponsored by Halcyon Group
Galway - Gill Carroll, 56 Central
Leitrim - Deirdre Dolan, Cox's Steakhouse
Mayo - Eva Ivanova, Sage
Roscommon – Audit Navrish, Keenan's of Tarmonbarry
Sligo - Orla Donaghy, Coach Lane Restaurant @ Donaghy's Bar
Best Wine Experience Sponsored by Bibendum Ireland
Galway - Sheridans
Leitrim - The Red Bank Restaurant
Mayo - No 8 Wine and Tapas
Roscommon - Kilronan Castle
Sligo - Branch Cafe & Winebar
Best Café Sponsored by Illy
Mayo - Rua Cafe & Deli - Castlebar
Roscommon - Les Petites Tartres
Sligo - Lyons Cafe
Best World Cuisine Sponsored by San Pellegrino
Galway - Wa Sushi Wa Cafe
Leitrim - Di Vino Italian
Mayo - Olives Seoul Food
Roscommon - My Kitchen by Sham
Sligo - Bella & Brava Restaurant
Best Newcomer Sponsored by Square
Galway - Blackrock Cottage
Leitrim - The Selkie
Mayo - Quay West Ballina
Sligo - Chillin Time
Pub of the Year Sponsored by Peroni
Galway - Broderick's Bar
Leitrim - Dunne's Bar
Mayo - The Old Grainstore
Roscommon - Coffey's Lecarrow
Sligo - Thomas Connolly
Best Casual Dining Sponsored by Musgrave Marketplace
Galway - Hooked - Galway City
Leitrim - Buffalo Boy
Mayo - The Creel
Roscommon - Rogue & Co
Sligo - Fish & Bean
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant Sponsored By Frylite
Galway - Renvyle House
Leitrim - The Landmark Hotel
Mayo - Wildes at the Lodge
Roscommon - Keenan's of Tarmonbarry
Sligo - Waterfront House & Restaurant
Best Customer Service Sponsored Restaurant-Insurance.ie Provided by Dolmen
Galway - Park House Hotel
Leitrim - The Courthouse Restaurant
Mayo - Knockranny House Hotel
Roscommon - Regans Restaurant
Sligo - Vintage Lane Cafe
Best Gastro Pub Sponsored by Worldpay from FIS
Galway - The Kings Head
Leitrim - Oarsman
Mayo - Cronin’s Sheebeen
Roscommon - Hester's
Sligo - Pilot Bar
Leitrim - John Kelly, Riverbank Restaurant
Mayo - Barry Ralph, House of Plates
Roscommon - Ray & Mags O'Connor, The Old Stone House Restaurant
Sligo - Rafal Chimniak, Eala Bhán
Best Restaurant Sponsored by San Miguel
Galway - Kai
Mayo - Arno's Bistrot
Roscommon - The Old Stone House Restaurant
Sligo - Eala Bhán