Bar of the Year Awards Brochure 2016

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CONTENTS WELCOME FROM SKY

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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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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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GALGORM RESORT & SPA Antrim

PARIS TEXAS Kilkenny

THE GIN PALACE Dublin

THE MINT BAR Dublin

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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BOW LANE SOCIAL Dublin

GRACE’S PUB Kildare

LILLIE’S BORDELLO Dublin

THE EXCHEQUER Dublin

THE BLIND PIG Dublin

THE MARKER HOTEL 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

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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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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

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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

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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.

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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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