Munster Regional Irish Restaurant Awards 2025 Winners Announced

March 26th, 2025 – The Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Final took place last night, celebrating the outstanding contributions of the food and hospitality industry across the province. Local Award Winners include 1826 Adare, The Mustard Seed, Adare Manor Hotel and Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel and Spa.

With over 700 attendees in attendance, the event honoured the dedication and excellence of the hospitality sector throughout Munster. Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received nearly 165,000 public nominations, submitted through The Irish Times, the official media partner of the awards.

As the regional finals continue, anticipation builds for the All-Ireland Awards Gala Dinner, where both regional and overall national winners will be revealed. The grand event is set to take place on Monday, May 19th, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. County winners from Munster can now secure their tickets for what promises to be a great evening.

Below is the list of this year’s county winners from Adare/ Ballingarry.

  • Best Restaurant – Sponsored by San Miguel
    Limerick – 1826 Adare
  • Best Chef – Sponsored by BWG Food Service
    Limerick – Angel Pirev, The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
  • Best Restaurant Manager – Sponsored by Elavon
    Limerick – John Edward Joyce, The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
  • Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant – Sponsored by Frylite
    Limerick – The Oak Room at Adare Manor
  • Best Sustainable Practices – Sponsored by Familia Torres
    Limerick – Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa