The Glyde Inn, Annagassan, is the National Irish Pub of the Year 2018

• Innovative Pub of the Year: The Two Sisters Pub, Terenure, Co. Dublin
• Best Music Pub: Warehouse Bar & Kitchen, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
• Best Outdoor Space: Franciscan Well Brew Pub, Cork
• Outstanding Customer Service: HI Way Bar & Restaurant, Limerick
• Best Tourist Pub: The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega, Cork
• Pub Personality of the Year: Brian Barrett – Geary’s Bar, Charleville, Co. Cork
• Best Local Pub: Kenny’s Pub, Lucan, Co. Dublin
• Best Newcomer: Sandyford House, Sandyford, Co Dublin
• Best Food Pub: The Glyde Inn, Annagassan, Co. Louth

The Porter House Castlebridge is the National Irish Pub of the Year 2017

The Porter House, based in Castlebridge, Co Wexford, has won the overall Irish Pub Awards National Irish Pub of the Year 2017. The Wexford pub was crowned national champion after winning the Best Local Pub, one of eight categories announced at last night’s awards.

The Porter House, based in Castlebridge, Co Wexford, has won the overall Irish Pub Awards National Irish Pub of the Year 2017. The Wexford pub was crowned national champion after winning the Best Local Pub, one of eight categories awarded.

The Porter House, based in Castlebridge, Co Wexford, is owned by Castlebridge native Myles Doyle and his wife Sharon. The pub, which employs ten staff, completed a major redevelopment in 2015. Although the Porter House is a traditional old-style pub with deep roots in the local community through local sponsorships and the work it does in raising funds for charities, it is also constantly innovating and is focused on its customer’s changing needs. The pub has recently introduced a specialised gin menu, local craft beers and a new premium whiskey offering.

• Innovative Pub of the Year: The Roadside Tavern, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
• Best Music Pub: Matt The Millers, Kilkenny City
• Best Outdoor Space: The Terrace at Dinn Rí, Co. Carlow
• Outstanding Customer Service: The Bog Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois
• Best Tourist Pub: The Stag’s Head, Dublin
• Pub Personality of the Year: Johnny Quilty – The Goat Bar & Grill, Clonskeagh, Dublin
• Best Local Pub: The Porter House, Castlebridge, Co. Wexford
• Best Food Pub: Mickey Finn’s, Redcross, Co. Wicklow