March 2017: Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Newforge House, Castle Leslie Estate, Ardtara House, Rathmullan House and Brown’s Restaurant & Champagne Lounge at the Ulster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards which took place on Tuesday 14th March in Fermanagh.
Newforge House took home the coveted title of Best Hotel Restaurant in Armagh; while Brown’s Restaurant & Champagne Lounge won the award of Best Restaurant Derry.
It was a dual win for Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate, which was awarded Best Hotel Restaurant in Monaghan and Best Wine Experience in Monaghan. Rathmullan House took home the title of Best Customer Service in Donegal and Ardtara House achieved Best Customer Service Derry.
Now in their ninth year, these awards are the largest and most coveted accolades in the Irish Restaurant Industry. They recognise achievement and excellence in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry throughout the Island of Ireland and celebrate all aspects of the Industry from Chefs and Restaurant Managers, to Restaurants, Cafes and Gastro Pubs.
Speaking at the awards, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins said; “The Irish restaurant scene is internationally recognised for its high calibre of restaurateurs and chefs. These awards celebrate the people that make the restaurant sector the dynamic and exciting industry it is”
For more information: http://www.irishrestaurantawards.com/
Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat.
Activities vary from golf, fishing, spas and cookery schools or just relaxing in warm and comfortable surroundings. Also, included in the collection are five of Ireland’s finest Michelin star restaurants. Ireland's Blue Book is the sole Irish representative association of Europe's leading heritage accommodation provider - Historic Hotels of Europe.
