It was a night of nights…. the chandeliers sparkled, the bubbly flowed and the excitement was palpable in the Leinster Suite at the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey.
It was the South East Radio Hospitality Awards Gala Ball. (For full details click here http://www.hospitalityawards.ie/)
After a nail biting build up, it was finally here…. the night when the best of the hospitality industry in County Wexford would be recognised and acknowledged amongst the peers of their industry.
Our listeners voted for their favourite bar, restaurant or hotel. From their votes, a shortlist was formed with each nominee receiving a visit from our esteemed judges.
The judge’s decisions are made and the winners of the South East Radio Hospitality Awards 2016 are:
Pub Sector
Bar Food of the Year
The nominations are
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- Roche’s Bar, Duncannon
- The Strand Bar Tavern, Duncannon
- Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
- Katie Daly’s, Gorey
Winner : Mary Barry’s, Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Kilmore
Bar Manager of the Year sponsored by Hyland’s Supply and Fit.
The nominations are:
- Diane Doyle, Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant,
- Michael Sweeney, Tracey’s Hotel, Enniscorthy
- Tony Murphy, T Morris, Wexford Town
Winner: Tony Murphy, T Morris, Wexford Town.
Country Bar of the Year.
The nominations are:
- Stamp’s Bar, Enniscorthy,
- Sammy Sinnott’s Bar, Duncormick
- Porter’s Bar, Killenagh, Gorey
- Quigley’s Bar, Kilmore
Winner: Sammy Sinnott’s Bar, Duncormick
Music Venue of the Year sponsored by Boland’s Wexford
The nominations are:
- The Loch and Quay Bar, Wexford
- The Antique Tavern, Enniscorthy
- Katie Daly’s, Gorey
- Holohan’s Pub, Enniscorthy
Winner: Katie Daly’s, Gorey
Staff Personality of the Year sponsored by the Glasslamp Gallery.
The nominations are:
- Paddy Power, Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
- The Staff of Roche’s Bar, Duncannon
- The Staff of The Courtyard Ferns
Winner: The Staff of the Courtyard Ferns
Tourist Bar of the Year.
The nominations in this category:
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- The Strand Tavern, Duncannon
Winner: The Strand Tavern, Duncannon
Sport’s Bar of the Year.
The nominations:
- The Bugler Doyle’s, Wexford
- The Hill, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy
- The Crown Bar, Wexford
Winner: The Crown Bar, Wexford
Best Traditional Bar.
The nominations are:
- Roche’s Bar, Duncannon
- The Loch Garman Arms, Gorey
- Stamp’s Bar, Enniscorthy
- The Theatre Tavern, New Ross
Winner: The Theatre Tavern, New Ross
Judges Special Awards
- Judges Rising Star award.
This honour is being awarded to a special individual whom our judges believe has a strong and bright future in the industry.
Winner: Niamh Murphy, Kelly’s Hotel Rosslare.
- Judges Special Merit Award.
This honour is being awarded to a business which despite overcoming many challenges continues to offer great hospitality in its sector.
Winner: Meyler’s Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane.
Restaurant Sector
Best Value Restaurant.
The nominations are:
- Meyler’s Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane
- The Holy Grail, Enniscorthy
- La Cóte, Wexford
Winner: The Holy Grail, Enniscorthy.
Fine Dining Restaurant sponsored by AirconMech.
The nominations are:
- La Cóte Wexford
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- Reed’s Restaurant, Ferrycarraig Hotel, Wexford
Winner: Reed’s Restaurant, Ferrycarrig Hotel
Best Customer Service sponsored by Stafford Bakeries.
The nominations:
- Well’s House and Gardens, Gorey
- La Cóte, Wexford
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- The Red Kettle, Wexford
- The Wildflower, Beechdale Garden Centre, Moneytucker
Winner: The Wildflower, Beechdale Garden Centre
Seafood Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Atlantis Seafood Wexford.
The nominations are:
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- La Cóte, Wexford
- Wild and Native, Rosslare
- Neville’s Restaurant Fethard on Sea
Winner: Wild and Native, Rosslare
Chef of the Year sponsored by Redmond Electric Gorey.
The nominations are:
- Craig Power, Neville’s Restaurant, Fethard on Sea
- Paul Hynes, La Cóte, Wexford
- Nicky Cullen, Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- Michael O Connor, The Red Door, Carrig On bannow
Winner: Nicky Cullen, Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
Best Dining Experience sponsored by Donohue Skoda.
The nominations are:
- Meyler’s Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- The Red Door, Carrig on Bannow
Winner: Bacco Italian Restaurant, Wexford Town
Best Casual Dining Restaurant.
The nominations are:
- Thomas Moore Tavern, Wexford
- Meyler’s Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane
- The Red Door, Carrig on Bannow
- The Little Saltee Restaurant, Kilmore
- The Strand Tavern, Duncannon
Winner: The Red Door, Carrig on Bannow
Best New Establishment sponsored by K&K Windows.
The nominations are:
- The Red Door, Carrig On Bannow
- The Wild’s, Enniscorthy
- Paleo Kitchen Café, Wexford
Winner: The Wilds, Enniscorthy
Best Eco-Friendly Restaurant.
The nominations are:
- Creacon Lodge Wellness Centre, New Ross
- The Cow House Café, Courtown
Winner: Creacon Lodge Wellness Centre, New Ross
Best Restaurant Manager sponsored by Trudie’s Kitchen New Ross.
The nominations are:
- Niamh Murphy, Kelly’s Hotel Rosslare
- Diane Doyle Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- Diane Wrigley, the Holy Grail, Enniscorthy
- Shane Carroll, the Silver Fox Restaurant, Kilmore Quay
Winner: Shane Carroll, the Silver Fox Restaurant, Kilmore Quay
Hotel Sector
Best Hotel Restaurant sponsored by Killowen Farm.
The nominations are:
- Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
- The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- The Amber Springs Hotel. Gorey
Winner: The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
Best Boutique Hotel sponsored by Sally West.
The nominations are:
- Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey
- Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
Winner: Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey
Best Customer Service sponsored by Shoe Style International.
- Kelly’s Hotel, Rosslare
- The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
- The Amber Spring’s Hotel Gorey
Winner: The Talbot Hotel, Wexford Town
Best Resort Hotel.
The nominations are:
- The Amber Springs, Gorey
- Seafield Golf & Spa Resort, Gorey
- Kelly’s Hotel Rosslare
Winner: Kelly’s Hotel Rosslare
Best Value Hotel sponsored by Gorey Credit Union.
The nominations are:
- Hotel Curracloe, Curracloe
- Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge
Winner: Upton Court Hotel
Wedding Co-ordinator of the year.
- Deborah Stuart, The Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey
- Niamh Lambert, The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
- Susan Caulfield, The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- Billy Farrell, The Brandon House Hotel, New Ross
Winner: Deborah Stewart, The Amber Springs Hotel
Best Destination Hotel sponsored by Dominic Smith Expert Gorey.
The nominations are:
- Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
- Ferrycarraig Hotel, Wexford
Winner: Whitford House Hotel
Best Hotel Manager sponsored by Colaiste an Atha, Kilmuckridge.
The nominations are:
- Dick Walsh, The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
- Colm Campbell, The Riverbank House Hotel, Wexford
- Jim Maher, Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
- Graham Bell Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge
Winner: Colm Campbell, the Riverbank House Hotel, Wexford
Receptionist of the Year sponsored by Joyce’s Expert Wexford:
- Jenny Winter, The Talbot Hotel Wexford
- Deirdre McCann, The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- Brenda Kavanagh, Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
Winner: Brenda Kavanagh, Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
Best Hotel Bar.
The nominations are:
- Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
- Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge
- The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
Winner: The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
Best Business Hotel sponsored by John A. Sinnott & Company Solicitors, Enniscorthy.
The nominations are:
- Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford
- The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
Winner: Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford
Overall Bar of the Year sponsored by Wright Insurance Brokers.
The nominations are:
- Stamp’s Bar, Enniscorthy
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- The Sky and the Ground, Wexford
- Meyler’s Millhouse Bar and Restaurant, Tacumshane
Winner: The Sky and the Ground, Wexford
Wedding Venue of the Year sponsored by Jack Dunne & Son Menswear & Formal Hire Gorey.
The nominations are:
- The Amber Springs, Gorey
- Riverside Park Hotel Enniscorthy
- Talbot Hotel Wexford
- The Brandon House Hotel, New Ross
- The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
Winner: The Brandon House Hotel, New Ross
Overall Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Guardian Fire and Security
The nominations are:
- La Cóte, Wexford
- Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar & restaurant, Kilmore
- Meyler’s Millhouse Bar and Restaurant,
- The Red Door Carrig On Bannow
- The Strand Tavern, Duncannon
Winner: La Cóte, Wexford
Overall Hotel of the Year sponsored by Zurich Insurance.
The nominations are:
- The Talbot Hotel, Wexford
- Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
- The Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
- The Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey
- Whitford House Hotel, Wexford
Winner: Whitford House Hotel, Wexford