The Bar Of The Year Awards deadline just got a sweet extension! New Deadline: 25th of April

New deadline alert! You now have until 25th April to submit your entry—so if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, this is it. Time to showcase why your bar stands above the rest.

Welcome to the 2025 Bar of the Year Awards – Where Excellence Takes Center Stage!

This is the premier celebration of Ireland’s vibrant bar industry, and we’re on the hunt for the very best across all 32 counties. With 27 prestigious categories up for grabs, this is your chance to be recognised for innovation, outstanding service, and unforgettable hospitality.

Think your bar has what it takes?

Exceptional cocktails? We want to taste them.

Unbeatable atmosphere? Let’s experience it.

Top-tier service? Now’s the time to prove it.

Don’t just be great—be celebrated. Enter now and make 2025 your year to shine.

This year’s event will take place Monday, 18th of August 2025 – we gathered at the prestigious Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, for an unforgettable awards ceremony. This is where dreams become reality, and the deserving winners will be crowned. Let the countdown begin to a night filled with cheers, applause, and the joy of recognising the true stars of the Irish bar scene!