• Podcast
  • Newsletter
  • About
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Ken On Food
Newsletter
  • Kilkenny
  • Podcast
  • Food Events
  • About
No Result
View All Result
Ken On Food
  • Kilkenny
  • Podcast
  • Food Events
  • About
No Result
View All Result
Ken On Food
No Result
View All Result

Best Restaurants in Offaly: 2019 Edition

Here's your Offaly winners for the 2019 Irish Restaurant Awards

Ken McGuire by Ken McGuire
8th March 2019
in Restaurants
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Kinnitty Castle Hotel, home of the Slí Dala restaurant. Photo: kinnittycastlehotel.com

Kinnitty Castle Hotel, home of the Slí Dala restaurant. Photo: kinnittycastlehotel.com

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

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

ADVERTISEMENT

Over the moon to be awarded Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant in #Offaly at the @restawards @BWGFoodservice #FoodOscars
Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us!!#visitkinnittycastle #visitOffaly #IrelandsAncientEast #greatfood #finedining https://t.co/dwKFVJ1JQw

— KinnittyCastleHotel (@kinnittycastle) March 7, 2019

The Blue Apron is the best restaurant in Offaly for 2019 – can they take the overall Leinster and national crown?

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

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

While you're here...

These are the best places to eat, wine, dine and more in Leinster for 2025

Kilkenny’s Mountain View expands into city, announces Petronella Restaurant takeover

Irish Restaurant Awards Winners 2019: Offaly

  • Best Restaurant: The Blue Apron
  • Best Chef: Robert Kelly, William St. Bar & Eatery
  • Best Newcomer: William St. Bar & Eatery
  • Best Restaurant Manager: Arif Soysal, Captain House Restaurant
  • Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant: Slí Dala Restaurant at Kinnitty Castle
  • Best Customer Service: Captain House Restaurant
  • Best Gastro Pub: Hennessy’s
  • Best Café: Woodfield Café and Garden Centre
  • Pub of the Year: Hamilton’s
  • Best Wine Experience: Townsend House Tapas & Wine Bar
  • Best World Cuisine: Sanjay’s Kitchen
  • Best ‘Free From’: Woodfield Café and Garden Centre
  • Best Kids Size Me: Sirocco’s Italian Restaurant
  • Local Food Hero: Sharon Greene, Wild Irish Foragers & Preservers
  • Best Emerging Irish Cuisine: Spinners
  • Best Casual Dining: Lana Restaurant – Asian Street Food

Looking for more restaurant suggestions?

Check out the Best Restaurants in Ireland list here.

Get my newsletter every Sunday, for free!

Every Sunday morning get a news roundup of the week, 5 recipes to try out, podcast recommendations, weekend long-reads and more, delivered straight to your inbox at 7am.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




  • About Ken On Food
  • Resources For Food Bloggers
  • Privacy
Follow on Substack

Copyright © 2010-2026 Ken McGuire · All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Kilkenny
  • Podcast
  • Food Events
  • About

Copyright © 2010-2026 Ken McGuire · All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Kilkenny
  • Podcast
  • Food Events
  • About

Copyright © 2010-2026 Ken McGuire · All rights reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.