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CONTENTS WELCOME FROM SKY
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MENU
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CITY BAR OF THE YEAR
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GIN BAR OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Gunpowder Gin, Dalcassian Wines and Spirits
MODERN BAR OF THE YEAR
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sponsored by Classic Drinks
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TRADITIONAL BAR OF THE YEAR
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BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA sponsored by Kantar Media
BULLEIT BEST DESIGNED BAR/INSIDE SPACE sponsored by Bulleit
BAR FOOD OF THE YEAR sponsored by Coca Cola
HOTEL BAR OF THE YEAR
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sponsored by Pallas Foods
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TOURIST BAR OF THE YEAR
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COUNTRY BAR OF THE YEAR
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MUSIC VENUE/NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Schworzhog, Dalcassian Wines and Spirits
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OUTSIDE SPACE OF THE YEAR
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LOCAL BAR OF THE YEAR
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BEST BAR TO WATCH THE MATCH
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CRAFT BEER BAR OF THE YEAR
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COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Licor 43, Dalcassian Wines and Spirits
GASTRO BAR OF THE YEAR
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sponsored by Keelings Farm Fresh
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BUSHMILLS COCKTAIL BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
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OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Heineken
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STAFF PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
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BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
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BAR MANAGER OF THE YEAR
sponsored by arc/Bunzl McLaughlin
SKY BAR OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by Sky
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WELCOME
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e’re delighted to once again be a sponsor of the Sky Bar of the Year Awards, which recognise all the fantastic work that goes into making the ontrade in Ireland such a vibrant industry. Everyone here tonight should be immensely proud of what they have achieved over the last 12 months and it is always so pleasing to witness the continued innovation and new ideas that are shown in pubs and bars across the country. Behind all great ideas and their execution are fantastic people. Tonight gives us the opportunity to recognise the achievements of everyone who puts so much time and effort into making a success of such a wide variety of amazing venues. As well as reflecting on the past year, tonight gives us all the chance to look forward to what is set to be another fantastic year for you all in the bar industry in Ireland. It’s a big year for us at Sky as well, with Sky Sports bringing
more value than ever through 159 Premier League matches including Friday nights and Saturday 3pm games, SPFL and the return of Old Firm games, all 4 Major golf tournaments, F1 and international rugby alongside GAA, the 2016 Ryder Cup and more. We are extremely proud to support these awards, which give you – the hardworking people behind the fantastically vibrant bar industry in Ireland – the chance to celebrate your efforts together. Good luck to all those shortlisted for an award, and we hope you enjoy your evening. ALISON DOLAN Deputy Managing Director, Sky Business
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPLIERS
Welcome Drink presented by Dalcassian Wines & Spirits Wine presented by Classic Drinks After-dinner Drink presented by Dalcassian Wines & Spirits Celebration Cocktail presented by Bushmills Glassware by arc Fruit & Vegetables supplied by Keelings Farm Fresh Beef supplied by Pallas Foods Catered by With Taste After Party hosted by 37 Dawson Street
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CITY BAR OF THE YEAR BAR RUA Dublin
FOLEY’S BAR Dublin
GALLAGHER’S GASTRO PUB Cork
LEFT BANK Kilkenny
SOBER LANE Cork
THE BANK BAR AND RESTAURANT Dublin
THE QUAYS BAR Galway
THE SKEFF BAR Galway
TULLY’S BAR Waterford
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GIN BAR OF THE YEAR BLACKBIRD Dublin
GALGORM RESORT & SPA Antrim
PARIS TEXAS Kilkenny
THE GIN PALACE Dublin
THE MINT BAR Dublin
TRIBETON Galway
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MODERN BAR OF THE YEAR BAR SQUARE Mayo
ELECTRIC GARDEN & THEATRE Galway
GRACE’S BAR Kildare
PARIS TEXAS Kilkenny
THE CENTRAL Meath
THE DINGLE WHISKEY BAR Dublin
THE ELM TREE GLOUNTHAUNE Cork
THE TAPHOUSE Dublin
TRIBETON Galway
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TRADITIONAL BAR OF THE YEAR
FITZPATRICK’S BAR AND RESTAURANT Louth
THE BLOODY STREAM Dublin
THE GLENSIDE PUB Dublin
THE MILL BAR Sligo
THE PORTER HOUSE Mayo
THE STAG’S HEAD Dublin
TONERS PUB Dublin
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BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AN PÚCÁN Galway
BOW LANE SOCIAL Dublin
EMPIRE BAR SWORDS Dublin
KAVANAGH’S Kildare
THE BLIND PIG Dublin
THE BRIDGE 1859 Dublin
THE FOUNDRY NIGHTCLUB Waterford
THE HAIRY LEMON Dublin
THE PALACE Meath
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BULLEIT BEST DESIGNED BAR/ INSIDE SPACE BLACKBIRD Dublin
BODEGA @ ST PETER’S MARKET Cork
EMPIRE BAR SWORDS Dublin
LEFT BANK Kilkenny
THE CURRAGOWER BAR Limerick
THE TAPHOUSE Dublin
TRIBETON Galway
VINTAGE COCKTAIL CLUB Dublin
ZOZIMUS BAR Dublin
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BAR FOOD OF THE YEAR ARTHUR MAYNE’S Cork
EMPIRE BAR SWORDS Dublin
FITZPATRICK’S BAR AND RESTAURANT Louth
GRACE’S PUB Kildare
HARRISON’S BAR & RESTAURANT Sligo
LANGTON’S Kilkenny
THE PEPPERSTACK Cork
THE STRAND TAVERN Wexford
WRIGHT’S CAFÉ BAR Dublin
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HOTEL BAR OF THE YEAR
DYLAN BAR, DYLAN HOTEL Dublin
KNIGHTS BAR, CLONTARF CASTLE HOTEL Dublin
THE CELLAR BAR, THE MERRION Dublin
THE COCKTAIL BAR, THE G HOTEL & SPA Galway
THE LANGTON BAR, LANGTON’S Kilkenny
THE MARKER BAR, THE MARKER HOTEL Dublin
THE MINT BAR, THE WESTIN Dublin
THE NEW YORKER BAR @ THE CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Cork
THE SANCTUARY BAR, CROWNE PLAZA BLANCHARDSTOWN Dublin
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TOURIST BAR OF THE YEAR
BRIDIE’S GENERAL STORE & BAR Kilkenny
KYTELER’S INN Kilkenny
MICKEY FINN’S PUB @ THE WICKLOW BREWERY Wicklow
SIN É Cork
THE CHURCH BAR & RESTAURANT Dublin
THE HAIRY LEMON Dublin
THE PORTER HOUSE Mayo
THE PORTERHOUSE TEMPLE BAR Dublin
THE TEMPLE BAR Dublin
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COUNTRY BAR OF THE YEAR
FLANAGAN’S GASTRO PUB Mayo
HARRISON’S BAR & RESTAURANT Sligo
PADDY’S COUNTRY PUB Kilkenny
THE BARRELSTORE Leitrim
THE PEPPERSTACK Cork
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OFFICIAL SCHWARTZHOG DISTRIBUTOR
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MUSIC VENUE/ NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR CLUB 92 Dublin
CRANE LANE THEATRE Cork
ELECTRIC GARDEN & THEATRE Galway
KRYSTLE NIGHTCLUB Dublin
SET THEATRE Kilkenny
THE CENTRAL Meath
THE PALACE Meath
THE FOUNDRY NIGHTCLUB Carlow
THE WRIGHT VENUE Dublin
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OUTSIDE SPACE OF THE YEAR AN PÚCÁN Galway
HAMLETS OF KINSALE Cork
KAVANAGH’S Kildare
THE COURTYARD ON SOBER LANE Cork
THE CURRAGOWER BAR Limerick
THE ELM TREE GLOUNTHAUNE Cork
THE MARKER HOTEL Dublin
THE TERRACE @ DINN RÍ Carlow
TONERS PUB Dublin
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LOCAL BAR OF THE YEAR
BAKER’S CORNER PUBLIC HOUSE Dublin
BRADY’S OF SHANKILL Dublin
GILLIGAN’S BAR Mayo
KAVANAGH’S Kildare
THE BRIDGE 1859 Dublin
THE GLENSIDE PUB Dublin
THE STRAND TAVERN Wexford
THE WOODMAN BAR Waterford
TULLY’S BAR Carlow
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BEST BAR TO WATCH THE MATCH AN PÚCÁN Galway
THE 51 BAR Dublin
THE BARRACKS BAR Carlow
THE CASTLE SPORTS BAR & LOUNGE Cavan
THE COURTYARD SOBER LANE Cork
THE LIVING ROOM Dublin
THE PORTER HOUSE Mayo
THE WOODMAN BAR Waterford
TONERS PUB Dublin
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CRAFT BEER BAR OF THE YEAR BAR RUA Dublin
BLACKBIRD Dublin
BREWERY CORNER Kilkenny
J.W. SWEETMAN CRAFT BREWERY Dublin
MICKEY FINN’S PUB @ THE WICKLOW BREWERY Wicklow
RISING SONS BREWERY Cork
THE BARRELSTORE Leitrim
THE PORTERHOUSE TEMPLE BAR Dublin
THE TAPHOUSE Dublin
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COCKTAIL BAR OF THE YEAR BAR PIGALLE Cork
BOW LANE SOCIAL Dublin
GRACE’S PUB Kildare
LILLIE’S BORDELLO Dublin
THE EXCHEQUER Dublin
THE BLIND PIG Dublin
THE MARKER HOTEL Dublin
VINTAGE COCKTAIL CLUB Dublin
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GASTRO BAR OF THE YEAR
BOW LANE SOCIAL Dublin
CLONTARF CASTLE HOTEL Dublin
LEFT BANK Kilkenny
THE CENTRAL Meath
THE CURRAGOWER BAR Limerick
THE HARBOUR BAR Dublin
THE MARKER BAR Dublin
THE OARSMAN Leitrim
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ROBERTO GARCIA - FIRE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Dublin
KENNY HYLAND - THE CHELSEA DRUGSTORE Dublin
CHRISTOPHER MCQUILLAN - SAPHYRE Antrim
SIMON MULLIGAN - BOW LANE SOCIAL Dublin
PAUL ROCKS - SWEET AFTON Antrim
PAT THOMAS - ZOZIMUS BAR Dublin
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OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BROOKS CAFÉ BAR & BISTRO Carlow
EMPIRE BAR SWORDS Dublin
HOTEL WESTPORT Mayo
MILL TIMES HOTEL Mayo
PARIS TEXAS Kilkenny
SILKEN THOMAS Kildare
THE BRIDGE 1859 Dublin
THE CURRAGOWER BAR Limerick
ZOZIMUS BAR Dublin
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STAFF PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
This award acknowledges an outstanding member of staff who displays a unique and personable manner that contributes to the customer’s overall experience at the bar.
BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
New to 2016, Best Newcomer goes to the premises that the judges feel deserves to be recognised for their success as a newly established addition to the industry.
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BAR MANAGER OF THE YEAR
CAROLINE KELLY - SILKEN THOMAS Kildare
GARETH LAMBE - VINTAGE COCKTAIL CLUB Dublin
PAUL LAMBERT - THE BLIND PIG Dublin
LARRY MARTIN - THE PORTER HOUSE Mayo
TONY NEWELL - ENCLOSURE BAR & BISTRO AT CLAYTON HOTEL Galway
LEWIS NEWMAN - MORRISON A DOUBLETREE BYHILTON Dublin
JOE O’DONNELL - TARA HOTEL Donegal
SEAN O’REILLY - THE MILL BAR Sligo
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SKY BAR OF THE YEAR
The Sky Bar of the Year is chosen by the Judging Panel from a review of this year’s category winners. SPONSORED BY
THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES John Carty
Anthony Farrell
Tony Conlon
Stephen Hayden
Gail Cotter
Jenny Keating
Donagh Davern
Mike O’Connor
Darragh Doyle
Peter Rock
Sean Earley
Michael Stewart
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