Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism

The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.

The very best hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars have been recognised at the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards.

At a sold out gala event in Offaly last night, 40 awards were handed out to the best in class when it comes to food, drink and tourism.

Popular business man Christy Maye, who passed away earlier this year, was awarded the Albert FitzGerald Lifetime Achievement Award.

While Aisling Jones and Dylan Hyland from Hot Shot Coffee in Daingean took the crown for Industry Newcomer of the Year.

Ms Jones says the recognition means a lot to them:

Here's a full list of last night's winners:

Wedding Venue of the Year
Glasson Lakehouse

Best Customer Service of the Year
The Heritage

Leisure Centre of the Year
Zest Health & Leisure Club, The Killeshin Hotel

Family Hotel of the Year
Tullamore Court Hotel

Wedding Coordinator of the Year
Emma Fagan, Shamrock Lodge Hotel

Overall Hotel of the Year
County Arms Birr

Destination Hotel of the Year
Talbot Hotel Carlow

Receptionist of the Year
Ciara Beegan, Castle Varagh Hotel

Business Hotel of the Year
Tullamore Court Hotel

Hotel Bar of the Year
Charter Bar & Eatery, Midlands Park Hotel

Spa & Wellness of the Year
Brooks & Co Spa, Glasson Lakehouse

Hotel Restaurant of the Year
Slí Dala Restaurant, Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Hotel Manager of the Year
Sabine Wycisk, Sheraton Athlone Hotel

Overall Restaurant of the Year
Bramley, Abbeyleix

Ethnic Restaurant of the Year
Bacchus Restaurant, Athlone

Chef of the Year
Anthony O'Connor, Old Warehouse

Café/Coffee Shop of the Year
Caffé Nero Athlone

Dining Experience of the Year
Hackett's Eatery, County Arms Birr

Restaurant Manager of the Year
Trevor Byrne, Scanlon’s Bar & Restaurant

Best New Establishment
The Stable's Tearoom at Tullynally Castle

Best Family Dining
O'Gorman’s Bar & Restaurant

Best Dark Sky Experience
Glamping Under the Stars

Golf Club of the Year
Glasson Lakehouse Golf Club


Children's Activity of the Year
Playtown Tullamore

Festival/Event of the Year
Forest Fest - Music & Art’s Festival

Activity of the Year
Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Visitor’s Experience

Overall Pub of the Year
Scanlon’s Bar & Restaurant

Bar Manager of the Year
Jason Reddin, Wineport Lodge

Music Venue of the Year
Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue

Tourist Bar of the Year
JJ Killeens

Best Bar for Sport
The Dark Horse Bar & Kitchen

Traditional Bar of the Year
JJ Hough’s Singing Pub


Beer Garden of the Year
Danny Byrne’s

Drinks Producer of the Year
Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery

Bar Food of the Year 
Scanlon’s Bar & Restaurant

Industry Newcomer of the Year
Dylan Hyland & Aisling Jones, Hot Shot Coffee

Special Contribution to the Industry 
Destination Athlone

Industry Personality of the year
Gay Davis, Honey Bean

Albert Award - For Life Time Achievement
Christy Maye

Community Impact Award 
Abbey Bloom’s Botanical Garden’s Café - Nua Healthcare 

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