Congratulations to the nominees and the winners in all of the categories in the South East Radio Hospitality Awards 2017 supported by Wexford County Council. Well done to you, your staff and your families from all of us here in South East Radio. A special thanks to Wexford County Council for supporting this year’s Hospitality Awards. Also to the management and staff of the Ashdown Park Hotel our hosts this year, to our esteemed judging panel for their hard work, all of our category sponsors and to you, our listeners of South East Radio for your votes.
Bar Category
Bar Food of the Year
The Lobster Pot, Carne
Bar Manager of the Year
Reece Breslin, Butlers Bar and Restaurant, Broadway, Rosslare
Country Bar of the Year sponsored by the Willoughby Brothers
The Tara Vale, Ballymoney
Music Venue of the Year
The Sky and the Ground, Wexford Town
Staff Personality of the Year
The Staff of The Courtyard Ferns (for a second year!)
Tourist Bar of the Year
Mary Barry’s Kilmore
Sport’s Bar of the Year
Stamps Bar, Enniscorthy
Modern Bar of the Year
D Bar, Enniscorthy
Traditional Bar of the Year
The John Barry Bar, Wexford Town
Restaurant Category
Best Value for Money Restaurant sponsored by Stafford Training
Cistin Eile, Wexford Town
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
The Conservatory Restaurant, Marlfield House Hotel
Best Customer Service Restaurant sponsored by Graphedia, Wexford
The Courtyard, Ferns
Seafood Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Meyler’s Fish Merchants, Wexford
La Cote, Wexford Town
Chef of the Year sponsored by Joyce’s Expert, Wexford
Eugene O’ Callaghan, La Marine Bistro, Kelly’s Hotel
Best Dining Experience sponsored by Classic Drinks (Wine Specialists)
The Lobster Pot, Carne
Best Casual Dining
Westgate Design, Wexford Town
Best New Establishment sponsored by Flynn and Sons Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Button & Spoon, Wexford Town
Best Restaurant Manager
Edwina Hynes, La Cote, Wexford Town
Best Organic Restaurant
The Wild’s, Enniscorthy
Best Tourist Attraction sponsored by The Gaslamp Gallery, Gorey
The Hook Lighthouse
Best Leisure / Activity
Kia Ora Farm, Gorey
Hotel Category
Best Hotel Restaurant
The Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey
Best Boutique Hotel sponsored by The Nail Boutique, Wexford
Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey (for a second year!)
Best Customer Service sponsored by Doyle’s Garage, Courtown
Whitford House Hotel, Wexford Town
Receptionist of the Year sponsored by Ballycross Apple Farm
Veronica McMahon, Creacon Wellness Retreat, New Ross
Best Resort / Destination Hotel
Kelly’s Hotel, Rosslare (for a second year!)
Best Hotel Bar
The Talbot Hotel, Wexford (for a second year!)
Best Business Hotel
Seafield Hotel & Spa, Gorey
Wedding Co-ordinator of the year
Liz Fagan, The Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
Best Hotel Manager sponsored by Whitmore Jewellers, Gorey
Paul Finnegan, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey
Best Hotel Spa sponsored by K and K Windows, Craanford, Gorey
Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford Town
Best Hotel Leisure Centre
Whitford House Hotel, Wexford Town
Best Value Hotel sponsored by Gorey Credit Union
The Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge
Judges Rising Star Award
Kate from Kate’s Coffee Shop and Deli Kilmuckridge
Judges Special Merit Award
Maura Bell, The Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford
Overall Bar of the Year
The Sky and the Ground, Wexford (for a second year!)
Wedding Venue of the Year sponsored by Jack Dunne & Son’s Menswear, Gorey
The Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
Overall Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Scallan’s Food Service, Wexford
The Duck at Marlfield House Hotel
Overall Hotel of the Year sponsored by Zurich Insurance
Kelly’s Hotel, Rosslare