The party was a wild one.

And they’ll be raising a few more glasses this week after Leeside establishments swept the board at the Bar of the Year Awards at the Clayton Hotel on Dublin’s Burlington Road on Monday night.

Veteran Cork publican Benny McCabe’s Cork Heritage Pubs was announced Best Pub Group of the Year, with Arthur Maynes scooping Best Gastro Bar of the Year, Canty’s winning Best Live Entertainment Bar of the Year and Old Brennan’s on Oliver Plunkett Street taking home Best Wine Bar of the Year.

The Cork Heritage Pubs team at the Awards bash in Dublin.

“What an unforgettable night for the Cork Heritage Pubs family at the Bar of the Year awards!” they posted on social media.

“This award is a testament to the hard work that keeps our pubs running all year round.

“A massive cheers to the whole team, to all of our patrons, and to Cork City as a whole! It’s an honour to be a part of this amazing community.”

Cask on MacCurtain Street took Gold for Best Hotel Bar, with Inchydoney Lodge and Spa in Clonakilty taking Silver in that category. Cask also took Home Silver for Best Cocktail Bar, with The Fran Well Bar winning Silver for Craft Bar of the Year.

Paladar on Bridge Street won Silver for Outstanding Customer Service, while The Blue Haven in Kinsale nabbed a Gold award for Best Bar Food of 2025 and The Anglers got a nod for Best Outdoor Space.