We’re beyond excited to reveal the highly anticipated results of this year’s Bar Awards! After a rigorous selection process and thoughtful deliberation by our incredible panel of judges, we’ve identified the standout stars of the bar industry.
A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Your dedication, creativity, and hard work continue to elevate and empower the bar community. We’re proud to celebrate everything you’ve achieved.
The winners were officially announced at a gala ceremony held on Monday, August 24th, 2026 at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road.
#BARAWARDS2026
People's Choice.
Winner
Silken Thomas, Co. Kildare
Dublin
The George, Co. Dublin
Leinster
Silken Thomas, Co. Kildare
Munster
Geary’s Bar Charleville, Co. Cork
Connacht/Ulster
Mc Hughs Bar, Co. Leitrim
Bar Categories.
Sponsored By
Winner
The Cellar Bar, The Merrion Hotel, Co. Dublin
Silver
The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Prince of Wales, Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo
Sponsored By
Winner
The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse, Co. Kildare
Silver
Botanic Dublin, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Cruises Bar Ennis, Co. Clare
Winner
Cask, Co. Cork
Silver
The Mercantile, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Fitzgerald’s Bar at The Imperial Hotel, Co. Cork
Sponsored By
Winner
Celtic Nights at The Arlington Hotel, Co. Dublin
Silver
Treaty City Brewery, Co. Limerick
Bronze
Franciscan Well Brewpub, Co. Cork
Sponsored By
Winner
Café en Seine, Co. Dublin
Silver
The Kings Head, Co. Galway
Bronze
Left Bank, Co. Kilkenny
Winner
The Laurels Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
Silver
The Bath Pub, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Deery’s Bar & Lounge, Co. Monaghan
Sponsored By
Winner
Sin É, Co. Cork
Silver
An Pucan, Co. Galway
Bronze
The Quay’s, Temple Bar, Co. Dublin
Winner
The Stags Head, Co. Dublin
Silver
Mother Macs Public House, Co. Limerick
Bronze
Peadars Bar Moate, Co. Westmeath
Sponsored By
Winner
The Collins Club, The Leinster , Co. Dublin
Silver
The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, The Green Hotel, Co. Dublin
General Categories.
Sponsored By
Winner
Pig’s Lane, Co. Kerry
Silver
Cask, Co. Cork
Bronze
BAR 1661, Co. Dublin
Sponsored By
Winner
Woolshed Baa & Grill Cork, Co. Cork
Silver
Slattery’s of Beggars Bush, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Rising Sons Brewery, Co. Cork
Sponsored By
Winner
Sonny Molloy’s Irish Whiskey Bar, Co. Galway
Silver
Mother Macs Public House, Co. Limerick
Bronze
The Horseshoe Bar, Co. Dublin
Winner
The Sackville Lounge, Co. Dublin
Silver
McSorley’s Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Bronze
M J Wright Pub, Co. Dublin
Sponsored by
Winner
Pig’s Lane, Co. Kerry
Silver
SOLE Seafood & Grill, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Flight Club, Co. Dublin
Sponsored by
Winner
The George, Co. Dublin
Silver
4 Dame Lane, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Crane Lane Theatre, Co. Cork
Winner
The Kings Head, Co. Galway
Silver
disndat, Co. Dublin
Bronze
The Landmark, Co. Dublin
Winner
Henehans Venue, Co. Mayo
Silver
Mc Hughs Bar, Co. Leitrim
Bronze
The Terrace, Co. Carlow
Winner
Rascals Brewing Company, Co. Dublin
Silver
mo chara, Co. Louth
Bronze
Brickyard Dundrum, Co. Dublin
Winner
Cork Heritage Pubs
Sponsored by
Winner
Joe O’Callaghan, Tom Sheridan’s Bar & Restaurant, Co. Galway
Silver
Samantha Brauer, r.i.o.t., Co. Dublin
Bronze
Oisin Kelly, The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin
SPONSORED BY
Winner
Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant, Co. Donegal
Silver
The Grayson, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Old Town Wine Bar, Co. Dublin
SPONSORED BY
Winner
Akram Bendjeddou, Paladar, Co. Cork
Silver
Stefi Fletcher, Bar 1661, Co. Dublin
Bronze
Maroje Milosevic, The Sidecar, The Westbury, Co. Dublin
Winner
The Porter House Westport, Co. Mayo
Silver
Donnellys of Barna, Co. Galway
Bronze
Soho Bar Venue & Space, Co. Dublin
Judges Choice.
Winner
37 Dawson Street, Co. Dublin
Silver
Arcadia, Co. Dublin
Bronze
The Make & Mark, Co. Laois
Winner
Vivian Carroll
Food Categories.
Sponsored By
Winner
The Old Spot, Co. Dublin
Silver
Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen, Cashel Palace, Co. Tipperary
Bronze
The Eagle Glasthule, Co. Dublin
Sponsored By
Gold
Paladar, Co. Cork
Silver
The White House, Co. Cork
Bronze
Blake’s Bar Galway, Co. Galway
Sponsored by
Winner
SOLE Seafood & Grill, Co. Dublin
Silver
McSwiggans Galway, Co. Galway
Bronze
The Gables Foxrock, Co. Dublin