Congratulations to all the winners.
The Leinster edition of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022 took place at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Meath. There were tons of winners across the board; you can check out some of the most exciting categories below (and add these spots to your list of places to try).
Best Restaurants in Leinster
Longford – Aubergine Nua, Deanscurragh
Laois – Batonis, Emo
Kildare – Aimsir, Cellbridge
Carlow – Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal
Kilkenny – Campagne
Louth – Square Restaurant, Dundalk
Offaly – Blue Apron, Tullamore
Westmeath – Thyme Restaurant, Athlone
Wexford – La Cote Seafood Restaurant
Wicklow – Chakra by Jaipur, Greystones
Meath – Room8, Navan
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine
Longford – Viewpoint House
Laois – The Heritage
Kildare – The Brown Bear
Carlow – Clashganny House
Kilkenny – Statham’s By Pembroke
Louth – The Bay Tree Restaurant
Offaly – Lukers Bar
Westmeath – Thyme Restaurant
Wexford – Aldridge Lodge
Wicklow – Hollywood Inn
Meath – Vanilla Pod Restaurant
Pub of the Year
Longford – Duignans Tallyho
Laois – Bobs Bar Durrow
Kildare – McCormack’s Bar
Carlow – Corcoran’s bar
Kilkenny – Cleere’s Bar and Theatre
Louth – Russell’s Saloon Dundalk
Offaly – Giltrap’s Pub Kinnitty
Westmeath – Nuts Corner Athlone
Wexford – The Sky & The Ground
Wicklow – The Dying Cow
Meath – Ryan’s Bar Navan
Other categories include Best Gastropub, Best Chef, Best Wine Experience, and more. You can check out all the winners at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022 HERE. As you can see, there are tons of spots old and new that deserve trying out, and a huge congrats in order for all the nominees and winners.
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