Food lovers choice award 2026
online public voting now open
The Food Lovers Choice Award is a consumer voting award and open for entry to all businesses across the island of Ireland who believe they align with the Good Food Ireland sustainable brand values.
Voting closes at midnight, September 22nd, 2026
Good Food Ireland®
Food Lovers Choice Award 2026
Online Entry or Public Nomination
As Good Food Ireland® celebrates its 20th Anniversary, we are inviting consumers, visitors and supporters across the island of Ireland and around the world to help recognise the businesses and experiences that best represent the authentic taste and experience of Ireland.
The Good Food Ireland® Food Lovers Choice Award is open to businesses through direct entry or public nomination and celebrates those that consistently deliver outstanding food, drink, hospitality and visitor experiences. For over two decades, Good Food Ireland® has championed businesses that connect people to Ireland through its food, drink, hospitality, culture and place. From farmers and fishermen to artisan producers, restaurants, cafés, pubs, hotels, visitor attractions and food tourism experiences, the award recognises those who showcase Irish ingredients, local sourcing, authenticity and a genuine sense of place.
Whether you are nominating a favourite business or entering your own, this is an opportunity to celebrate the people and experiences that bring Ireland’s food and hospitality story to life every day.
Why This Award Matters
For over 20 years, Good Food Ireland® has built a loyal community of customers, visitors and supporters who share a passion for authentic Irish food, drink and hospitality experiences. The Food Lovers Choice Award places their voice at the heart of the Awards programme, giving the public the opportunity to recognise the businesses that they believe best represent the authentic taste and experience of Ireland.
regional categories
All entries and nominations must be submitted within one of the following regional categories
Where a county or location may be associated with more than one tourism region, entrants should select the region that best reflects their business location and visitor proposition.
Wild Atlantic Way
Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Cork
Ireland’s Ancient East
Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow
Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Roscommon, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath and inland areas of Galway, Clare, Leitrim, Cavan, Limerick, Tipperary and Fermanagh.
Dublin
Dublin City and County
Northern Ireland
Antrim, Armagh, Down, Derry/Londonderry and Tyrone
Vote & Win a Good Food Ireland® 20th Anniversary Experience
As a special thank you for supporting the Good Food Ireland® Awards, everyone who casts a vote will be entered into a draw to win a Good Food Ireland® 20th Anniversary Experience Voucher valued at €250.
The voucher can be redeemed across the Good Food Ireland® Collection throughout the island of Ireland and used towards a range of authentic Irish food, drink, hospitality and travel experiences, including overnight stays, dining experiences, artisan food shopping, cookery classes and more.
By voting, you are helping to celebrate the businesses and experiences that make Ireland’s food and hospitality culture unique, while also giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy the authentic taste and experience of Ireland.
Enter or Nominate Today
Help us celebrate the people, businesses and experiences that continue to showcase the very best of Ireland’s food, drink and hospitality culture.
Online entries and public nominations open on 22nd June 2026 and close on 27th July 2026. Public voting opens on 1st September 2026.
The Award Process
Entries and Public Nominations Open:
22nd June 2026
Entries and Public Nominations Close:
27th July 2026
Following the closing date, all eligible entries and nominations will be published for public voting.
Public Voting Opens:
1st September 2026
Public Voting Closes:
14th September 2026
The eight highest-voted businesses in each region will be shortlisted as Regional Finalists and notified before 9th October 2026.
Regional winners will be announced at the 20th Anniversary Good Food Ireland® Gala Awards Ceremony on Monday, 16th November 2026 at the InterContinental Dublin.