The Irish Village Dubai wins Irish Pub of the Year 2016
The 2016 Irish Pubs Global Awards were presented at a Gala Dinner in Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday 27th September.
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants!
Supplier of the Year
Awarded to the supplier who, in the opinion of the judges, has excelled in the services they supply to Irish Pubs.
Winner: Dobiquity
Innovation Award
Awarded to the supplier, who in the opinion of the judges, provides the most innovative, product or service that demonstrates real value, benefit and purpose.
Winner: Bizimply
Marketing Campaign of the Year – Irish Pub
Awarded to the Irish Pub, who in the opinion of the judges, created the most effective marketing campaign such as a new opening, re-launch, promotion or event.
Winner: The Jar, Dublin
Bar Manager of the Year
Awarded to the bar manager, who in the opinion of the judges, demonstrates the best understanding and level of service expected of a leading manager amongst his/her peers.
Winner: Declan O’Brien – Caffrey’s Irish Bar, Prague
Bartender of the Year
New for 2016. Awarded to the bartender, who in the opinion of the judges, best demonstrates the understanding and level of service expected of a leading bartender amongst his/her peers.
Winner: Dylan Taylor – Tír na nÓg, Denmark
International Irish Pub Food Award
Awarded to the Irish Pub, who in the opinion of the judges, offers the best overall food for which Ireland is known and recognised, that reflects a sense of place and context, espouses Irish values and is presented in a confident and contemporary way.
Winner: McGettigan’s, Abu Dhabi
Native Irish Pub Food Award
Awarded to the native Irish Pub, who in the opinion of the judges, offers the best overall food for which Ireland is known and recognised, that reflects a sense of place and context, espouses Irish values and is presented in a confident and contemporary way.
Winner: The Old Spot, Dublin
Authenticity Award
Awarded to the Irish Pub who in the opinion of the judges, is the most authentic Irish Pub experience outside of Ireland, including design, atmosphere, staff and offering overall.
Winner: Kevin Barry’s, Savannah
Best Native Irish Pub Award
Awarded to the inspirational pub which in the opinion of the judges has reached the benchmark standard which others should aim to achieve, within Ireland.
Winner: An Púcán, Galway
Irish Pub of the Year
Awarded to the Irish Pub, who in the opinion of the judges, epitomises the very essence of what makes an Irish Pub the best in its class, from design to customer service.
Winner: The Irish Village, Dubai
Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to the person, who in the opinion of the judges, has made the most outstanding contribution to the drinks sector.
Awarded to the late Oliver Hughes, Co-founder of the Porterhouse group.
