LIMERICK bars were raising a toast after some big wins at the 2025 Bar of the Year awards. And the local favourites fought off tough competition with over 1,000 entries more than 300 entrants.
Mother Macs pub in Limerick City picked up the Whiskey Bar of the Year award, adding to a long list of accolades for the popular hostelry.
The Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin and Sonny Molloy’s Irish Whiskey Bar in Galway picked up silver and bronze awards respectively in the same category.
101 Limerick on O’Connell St scooped the award for Gin Bar of the Year for their well-served offering.
The Locke Bar was also awarded silver in the Tourist Bar of the Year category at this year’s awards.
Celebrating the success of the local hostelries, Jill Thornton, senior event manager for the Irish Bar of the Year Awards, said that “this year’s winners have not just excelled in mixology and service, but have done so while navigating an exceptionally challenging landscape”.
“In an environment of rising costs and evolving consumer demands, these venues have demonstrated incredible resilience, innovation, and passion.
“Their success is a testament to their dedication to creating truly unforgettable experiences for their patrons, and we are proud to recognise their achievement”, the Bar of the Year awards senior event manager said.
