The Bar Of The Year Awards deadline just got a extension ! New Deadline: 24th of April

New deadline alert!

You now have until 24th April 2026 to submit your entry so if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, this is it. It’s time to show why your bar stands above the rest!

Have you checked our New Category Cocktail Bartender of the Year ?

Sponsored by Edward Dillon, Shake. Stir. Shine.

Enter Cocktail Bartender of the Year and show Ireland your signature drink!
Get creative with mixers, fruits, or syrups, and submit a short video of your cocktail in action.

For full entry rules, ingredient guidelines, and video submission details, visit our website. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised as Ireland’s best.

Think your bar has what it takes?

– Crafting cocktails that impress? Show us your signature serve.

– Creating a venue people love to return to? Let us see the atmosphere.

– Delivering service that sets the standard? This is your stage.

This isn’t just about participation it’s about earning your place among the best.
Make 2026 the year your bar gets the recognition it deserves.

This year’s event will take place the 24th of August 2026 – 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!