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
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