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)