Nine Dublin pubs shortlisted for Irish Pub Awards 2022

Nine County Dublin pubs have been shortlisted for the Final of the Irish Pub Awards 2022.

Now in its fourth year, the Irish Pub Awards, jointly presented by Licenced Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) will be held on Wednesday, November 16.

Judging for the Regional Winners of the 2022 awards is now complete throughout seven regions around Ireland namely: East, North East, South East, South West; Cork, Connaught and Dublin.

All 61 regional winners will be showcased as best in class in their region and will receive a prize package of management training to help them progress their business further.

The following pubs shortlisted for Dublin City & County are:
Best Food Pub: Matt the Thresher, Dublin 2
Best Tourist Pub: O’Connell’s Pub & Restaurant, Howth
Best Local Pub: Gleeson’s of Booterstown, Co. Dublin
Best Music Pub: Darkey Kelly’s, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8
Outstanding Customer Service: The Step Inn, Stepaside, Co Dublin
Best Outdoor Space: Kenny’s of Lucan, Co Dublin
Innovative Pub of the Year: The Camden, Dublin 2
Best Late Night Bar: Devitt’s of Camden Street, Dublin 2
Best Digital Campaign: The Bridge 1859, Ballsbsbridge, Dublin 4

President of the VFI, Paul Moynihan, says: “The Irish Pub Awards is firmly established as the pre-eminent awards in our sector.

“The awards have helped raise the national profile of our fantastic pubs across the entire country.

“The awards showcase the best of the best and I’m delighted that so many great venues are getting the recognition they deserve. We all know our pubs are a unique part of Irish culture and remain the best place for locals and tourists alike to come together.”