The Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards celebrate excellence
in Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and entertainment venues
in counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. Judging took place in over 50 categories, before the winners were crowned at a gala awards ceremony in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.
Categories
Awards were given out in the following categories:
Judges Categories
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(not open to public nomination/voting)
Rising Star (Hotel)
Rising Star (Pub/Bar)
Rising Star (Restaurant)
Special Merit Award (Bar)
Special Contribution to the Industry
Outstanding Service
Hotels
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Hotel of the Year
Best Boutique Hotel
Best Customer Service (Hotel)
Wedding Venue of the Year
Best Family Hotel
Best Value Hotel
Wedding Co-ordinator of the Year
Best Destination Hotel
Best Hotel Manager
(Hotel) Receptionist of the Year
Best Hotel Bar
Best Business Hotel
Best Guest House
Best Leisure Centre (Hotel)
Tourism/Leisure
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Tourist Attraction of the Year
Best Leisure Centre
Best Leisure Attraction
Best Festival
Best Leisure Activity
Best Event
Best Heritage Site
Best Cultural Experience
Best Caravan/Camping/Glamping Experience
Pubs/Bars
Pub of the Year
Bar Food of the Year
Bar Manager of the Year
Country Bar of the Year
Music Venue of the Year
Staff Personality of the Year
Tourist Bar of the Year
Best Bar for Sport
Best Traditional Bar
Restaurants
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Restaurant of the Year
Best Value Restaurant
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Best Customer Service (Restaurant)
Best Café
Best Dining Experience
Best New Establishment (Restaurant)
Best Restaurant Manager
Best Hotel Restaurant
Best Casual Dining
Chef of the Year
Judges
Eamonn GIllespie
Hotel Consultant, Harvey's Point Hotel
Joe Shannon
Executive Head Chef, Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo
Paul Fitzsimons
President of Les Clefs d'Or Ireland & Head Concierge, Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road