The 2026 Irish Restaurant Awards were held last night…
Last night, held at the Killashee Hotel in County Kildare, awards were given on a county-by-county basis in various different categories across the Leinster region.
Two catergories which attract a lot of attention are ‘Wexford’s Best Pub’ and ‘Wexford’s Best Restaurant’. Wexford town establishments Mackens (Best Pub) and La Cote Seafood (Best Restaurant) took home the awards in these respective categories.
All Wexford winners, which are listed below in their respective category, will now move on to compete for the Provincial (Leinster) title against the other county winners.
| Category | Winner / Establishment |
|---|---|
| Best Restaurant | La Côte Seafood Restaurant |
| Best Chef | David Harte, The Sea Rooms at Kelly’s Resort |
| Best Restaurant Manager | Mark Walshe, Table Forty-One |
| Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant | Ashdown Park Hotel |
| Employee Excellence | Ellie Mulligan, Lobster Pot |
| Best Use of Social Media | Bearú |
| Best Casual Dining | Partridges Artisan Cafe & Fine Food Shop |
| Best World Cuisine | Nori |
| Best Gastro Pub | Mary Barry’s Bar |
| Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine | Bearú |
| Best Newcomer | Meraki Cafe Lounge |
| Pub of the Year | Mackens the Cape Bar |
| Best Wine Experience | The Conservatory Restaurant at Marlfield House Hotel |
| Best Customer Service | Reeds Restaurant at Ferrycarrig Hotel |
| Best Café | Grálinn Sunny Row |
| Best Sustainable Practices | Ashdown Park Hotel |
| Innovator of the Year | Fat Tomato |
| Local Food Hero | Catherine Kinsella of Saltrock Dairy |
Jason Redmond
From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher.
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