Five Limerick pubs named finalists in national pub awards

FIVE LIMERICK hostelries have reached the finals of the Irish Pub Awards Awards, jointly presented by Licenced Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI).

Westward Ho Bar & Grill Mungret, Dolan’s Pub & Restaurant, Bobby Byrne’s Gastro Pub, Mother Mac’s Public House and House Limerick Pub were all named regional winners for Best Food Pub, Best Music Pub, Best Outdoor Space, Innovative Pub of the Year and Best Late Night venue respectively.

All seventy regional winners will be showcased as best in class in their region and will receive a prize package of management training to help them progress their business further.

The National Awards presentation will take place on November 13.

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“The Irish Pub Awards have truly cemented their status as the most prestigious accolades within the
Irish pub industry,” says VFI President John Clendennen.

“It’s fantastic to see such a strong representation of exceptional pubs from every corner of Ireland among this year’s regional winners. Securing a place on this list is a clear indicator that your pub is among the finest in the country. For those who didn’t make it, I encourage you to learn from the
winners and aim to come back even stronger next year," added John.

Chair of the LVA, Willie Aherne, stated: "The collaboration between VFI and LVA is core to the success
of the Irish Pub Awards. The Awards play a big part in acknowledging the role great publicans play in
employing people across Ireland, investing in their premises and in acknowledging the wonderful
contribution pubs make to their local communities, to Irish social life and to Irish tourism."

The Irish Pub Awards are acknowledged as the definitive industry standard and have gained recognition throughout the trade as the most credible and comprehensive assessment of the best in Irish Pubs.