Dublin: Dublin’s Forest Avenue and Galway’s The Pullman have each been awarded one Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland Awards, hosted in Dublin for the first time since the guide’s inception in 1974.
The ceremony, held at the Convention Centre Dublin, celebrated excellence across the restaurant industry, unveiling new Michelin stars, green stars for sustainability and special awards recognising outstanding teams and chefs. While ten restaurants retained their three-star status globally, no new three-star establishments were added this year.
Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said Michelin’s decision to host the event in Dublin reflects the high standards of Ireland’s restaurant sector, noting that the awards recognise the contribution of entire restaurant teams, not just chefs.
Ireland currently has five two-star restaurants, including Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud and Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen in Dublin, and Dede and Terre in Cork. In total, 18 restaurants in Ireland now hold one Michelin star, with Northern Ireland home to two.
Industry figures highlighted the wider impact of Michelin recognition on food tourism. Cummins said the visit could strengthen the case for a national food tourism strategy, noting that high-quality dining experiences are a key draw for international visitors.
Often described as the “Oscars of the food world,” Michelin recognition is widely regarded as transformative for restaurants, boosting visibility, visitor numbers and local pride across Ireland’s dining scene.
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