Conor McGregor's Crumlin pub took home awards in multiple categories at the Bar of the Year Awards
Dublin's best bars were recognised at the Awards last night, where The Black Forge Inn was named the Best Newcomer and also picked up the Outstanding Customer Service Award. Meanwhile, the award for Staff Personality of the Year went to the pub's manager Liam Flynn.
The Black Forge Inn also got silver in the Best Food category. McGregor flew from Majorca to attend the ceremony at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin last night.
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The venue shared a photo of Conor McGregor celebrating the win alongside the pub team at the awards ceremony, hailing "the best team". The award for Best Bar in Dublin went to Cafe En Seine on Dawson Street, a venue known for its selection of cocktails and casual dining opportunities.
A slew of Dublin bars were recognised in various categories, among bars all over Ireland. The title of Late Bar/Nightclub of the Year went to r.i.o.t. on Dublin's Aston Quay.
Bar 1661 in Dublin's north inner city took home the gold award for Innovative Bar of the Year, while Quays Bar in Temple Bar was named Best Live Entertainment Bar. A number of excellent bars outside of the capital were also celebrated at the awards, with Silken Thomas in Kildare taking home the gold award for Restaurant Bar of the Year.
The top award for Best Bar to Watch the Match went to The Stores at 33 South Main in Naas. Buskers on the Ball in Temple Bar in Dublin earned the bronze award in the same category. The top award for Gastro Bar of the Year went to JP Clarke's in County Clare.
Dog Friendly Bar of the Year was awarded to Peadar's Bar Moate, beating out popular Dublin bars Street 66 and Anti Social.
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