Irish Restaurant Awards 2026
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- The nomination process is run by The Irish Times DAC of The Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2 and the Restaurants Association of Ireland (“RAI”) of 11 Bridge Court, Citygate Saint. Augustine Street, Dublin 8.
- Nominations cannot be made by employees of The Irish Times, or the Restaurants Association of Ireland their families or anyone associated with the Irish Restaurant Awards.
- To make a valid nomination, you must complete the nomination form above and submit your personal details.
- We will use personal data collected from you as a result of you entering this nomination process for the purposes of operating and administering the process.
- Will only process your personal information as set out in https://www.irishtimes.com/policy-and-terms/privacy-policy and as set out in these terms and conditions.
- A random draw will take place from all of the nominations submitted. There are two prizes of an Irish Foodie getaway. In the case of each of the two nominations drawn at random, the prize winner will be the person who submitted the nomination. Prizes will be supplied to the winners by RAI.
- No alternative prizes are offered and prizes are non-transferable.
- Neither The Irish Times DAC nor RAI will have any liability arising from acceptance of the prize by a winner or arising from participation by a winner on the Irish Foodie getaway.
- For details of how the winners of the Irish Restaurant Awards are chosen, please see the website at www.irishrestaurantawards.com
- The nomination process is only for people of 18 years of age and over.
- By submitting a nomination you are agreeing that the submission becomes the property The Irish Times DAC.
- Submission of a nomination shall be deemed fully unconditional.
- Where there is reasonable evidence that efforts have been made to manipulate the nomination process, The Irish Times and RAI have at their discretion the right to exclude any nominations, or nominees, from the 2026 Awards Process.
- The promoters reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions.
- These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of Ireland and subject to the to the jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.
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Nominations are open from the 15th of January at 12 noon, to the 29th of January 2026 at 12 noon.
Nominate to win
Submit your nomination and be automatically entered into a draw for one of two fantastic Foodie Getaways! See details of prizes below, kindly sponsored by Ireland’s Blue Book.
Week 1
Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to give away One Nights’ Bed & Breakfast with Dinner for Two People Sharing in Gregans Castle Hotel, Co. Clare
Gregans Castle Hotel offers luxurious, award-winning accommodation in the heart of the Burren,
with stunning views of Galway Bay. The hotel provides guests with a peaceful atmosphere and delicious Irish cuisine, along with an array of activities.
Gregans Castle Hotel is a proud member of Ireland’s Blue Book, a collection of over 60 Irish country house hotels, manors, castles, and restaurants.
Week 2
Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to give away One Nights’ Bed & Breakfast with Dinner for Two People Sharing in The Mustard Seed, Co. Limerick
The Mustard Seed, an oasis of countryside bliss surrounded by verdant pastures in the heart of Co. Limerick. On the doorstep to Adare, the restaurant is legendary with superb food and warm hospitality.
The Mustard Seed is a proud member of Ireland’s Blue Book, a collection of over 60 Irish country house hotels, manors, castles, and restaurants.