Best Restaurants in Monaghan: 2019 Edition

Looking for the best places to eat and best restaurants in Monaghan?

Earlier this week, the Ulster regional round of the Irish Restaurant Awards were held and here’s who came out on top in Monaghan.

Andy’s Bar & Restaurant along with Castle Leslie were big winners on the night. There was double success too for the Courthouse in Carrickmacross.

Delighted to have scooped the Ulster awards for Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant and Best Customer Service in #Monaghan for Snaffles Restaurant at last nights @restawards @RAI_ie . #FoodOscars #GoTeam @BWGFoodservice pic.twitter.com/4NzkZlhxzT
— Castle Leslie Estate (@Castle_Leslie) March 13, 2019

If you think somewhere has been overlooked for the best restaurant in Monaghan, leave a suggestion in the comments below.

This year’s grand final (announcing Ulster and All Ireland winners) will be held in Dublin in May.

Irish Restaurant Awards Winners 2019: Ulster

Best Restaurant: Courthouse Restaurant, Carrickmacross
Best Chef: Conor Mee, Courthouse Restaurant, Carrickmacross
Best Newcomer: Kinga’s Café
Best Restaurant Manager: Shane Treanor, Porky’s Restaurant at The Squealing Pig
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie
Best Customer Service: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie
Best Gastro Pub: Andy’s Bar & Restaurant
Best Café: Dinkin’s Home Bakery & Cafe
Pub of the Year: Coach House & Olde Bar
Best Wine Experience: The Fiddlers Elbow
Best World Cuisine: Eastern Balti
Best ‘Free From’: Neighbourhood
Best Kids Size Me: Meeting House
Local Food Hero: Trevor Connolly (overall Ulster winner)
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine: Andy’s Bar and Restaurant
Best Casual Dining: Andy’s Bar & Restaurant