Local businesses were recognised as the best in Fermanagh across a range of categories at the Ulster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2023 which took place in the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan on Tuesday, March 21.

Speaking at the Ulster Regional Awards President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Paul Lenehan, said; “Now in their 14th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards returns with a record breaking number of public nominations (over 130,000). This sheer number of votes highlight the support and appreciation by the general public for our hospitality sector and all who contribute to it."

The following are the County Fermanagh winners of the NI-wide of the competition who will now compete for the Regional and All Ireland Titles, which will be announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards All Ireland Final on Monday, May 15 in the Clayton Hotel, Dublin.

Local Food Hero Sponsored by The Irish Times - Marty McAdam, The Street Kitchen Enniskillen

Best Sustainable Practices Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland - Manor House Country Hotel

Innovator of the Year Sponsored by Diageo - The Giddy Box

Free From - Milly's Restaurant

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine Sponsored by FBD Insurance - Finn Lough

Best Restaurant Manager Sponsored by Halcyon Group - Mario Breban-McDonald, Tully Mill Restaurant

Best Wine Experience Sponsored by Bibendum Ireland - 28 At The Hollow

Best Café Sponsored by Illy - The Toastery

Best World Cuisine Sponsored by San Pellegrino - Taco Loco

Best Newcomer Sponsored by Square - The Dog and Duck Inn

Pub of the Year Sponsored by Peroni - Devenish Bar

Best Casual Dining Sponsored by Musgrave Marketplace - Dollakis

Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant Sponsored By Frylite - Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne

Best Customer Service Sponsored Restaurant-Insurance.ie Provided by Dolmen - Francos

Best Gastro Pub Sponsored by Worldpay from FIS - Granny Annies

Best Chef Sponsored by BWG Food Service - Glen Wheeler, 28 At The Hollow

Best Restaurant Sponsored by San Miguel - 28 At The Hollow

Also, MacNean House and Restaurant was the County Cavan winner in categories including Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant Sponsored By Frylite, Best Customer Service Sponsored Restaurant-Insurance.ie Provided by Dolmen and Best Restaurant sponsored by San Miguel.

Carmel McGirr, chef at MacNean House and Restaurant was the Co. Cavan winner of Best Chef Sponsored by BWG Food Service.

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