The Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards 2023, a prestigious event honouring the outstanding contributions of individuals and establishments in the hospitality sector, has officially announced its winners.
The Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards, now in its 5th year, continues to be a beacon of recognition and celebration within the hospitality sector.
This year’s event took place on Monday 4th September at La Mon Hotel and Country Club in Belfast and brought together industry leaders, culinary talents, and customer service champions for a night of appreciation and networking.
These awards celebrate a wide range of aspects within the industry, including the quality of service, culinary excellence, customer experiences, and the overall contributions of individuals, establishments, and teams that make the Northern Ireland hospitality scene exceptional.
They aim to showcase and appreciate the best practices and talents in the industry, promoting growth, diversity, and community engagement within the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland.
A Spokesperson for The Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards 2023 said: “These Awards celebrate the heartbeat of our region’s hospitality industry. They not only recognise excellence but also inspire continuous growth, promoting a spirit of innovation that shapes the future of Northern Ireland’s hospitality landscape.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Their dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector, contributing to its growth and success.”
The winners of The 5th Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards 2023 are:
Children’s Play Centre of the Year
The Wee Playhouse (Belfast)
Live Entertainment Venue of Year
Number 7 Duke Street (Warrenpoint)
Boutique Hotel of the Year
Leighinmohr House Hotel (Ballymena)
City Hotel of the Year
Beechlawn Hotel (Belfast)
City Budget Hotel of the Year
Shelleven House (Bangor)
Resort Hotel of the Year
Kintala Resort and Spa (Dungiven)
Romantic Hotel of the Year
Leighinmohr House Hotel (Ballymena)
Spa Hotel of the Year
Galgorm (Ballymena)
Hotel of the Year
Leighinmohr House Hotel (Ballymena)
Best Hotel General Manager
Clockhouse (Ballymena)
Family Venue of the Year
Silverbay caravan park (County Down)
Best Day Out
Limitless Adventure Centre (Limavady)
Tourist Attraction of the Year
Marble Arch Caves (Enniskillen)
Outdoor Venue of the Year
Annaginny Farm Park (Dungannon)
Best Entertaining Team
Top Of The Town (Antrim)
Sports Venue of the Year
Inver Park (Larne)
Entertainment/Shopping Complex of the Year
Victoria Square Shopping Centre (Belfast)
Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Garron View Bed and Breakfast (Ballymena)
Restaurant of the Year
Salthouse Restaurant (Portaferry)
Best Family Dining Restaurant
Safari Banbridge (Banbridge)
Best Restaurant Team
The Thatch Inn Broughshane (Broughshane)
Best Dining Experience
Number 7 Duke Street (Newry)
Best Caravan Site
Silverbay Caravan Park (Newtownards)
Best Golf Club
Ballyclare Golf Club (Ballyclare)
Best Holiday Park
Silverbay Caravan Park (Newtownards)
Best Social Club
The 3 C’s Social Club (Belfast)
Best Festival in Northern Ireland
Balmoral Show (Lisburn)
Best Cinema Experience
Strand Arts Centre (Belfast)
Theatre of the Year
Grand Opera House (Belfast)
Best Sports Bar
The Phoenix Bar (Newry)
Best Bar
Sally McNally’s (Portadown)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (County Fermanagh)
The Firehouse (Enniskillen)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (County Tyrone)
Quinns Corner Restaurant (Dungannon)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (County Derry/Londonderry)
Daly’s Bar & Bistro (Derry/ Londonderry)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (County Antrim & Belfast)
Jakes Cocktail Bar And Grill (Antrim)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (County Down)
Safari Banbridge (Armagh)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (County Armagh)
Sally McNally’s (Portadown)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)
Safari Banbridge (Armagh)
Pub of the Year (County Fermanagh)
Linnet Inn (Enniskillen)
Pub of the Year (County Tyrone)
The Whistlers Inn (Omagh)
Pub of the Year (County Derry/Londonderry)
Tinney’s Bar & The Shirt Factory (Derry/ Londonderry)
Pub of the Year (County Antrim & County Belfast)
Millies Public House and Kitchen (Belfast)
Pub of the Year (County Down)
The Oaks Bar & Restaurant (Saintfield)
Pub of the Year (County Armagh)
Toby Jug (Armagh)
Pub of the Year (Overall Winner)
Toby Jug (Armagh)
