It's a very contentious subject but a group of judges officially named the Best Bar In Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin last night. Hundreds of representative from the industry attended the Bar Of The Year Awards 2014 and it was The Central Bar in Navan that walked away with the coveted title of 'Bar Of The Year' in recognition of "its creative menus, excellent customer service and knowledgeable staff". The Central made it a double on the night as it was also presented with the ‘Best Modern Irish Cooking in a Bar’ award. 2014 Bar of the Year - The Central Bar, Navan Bar Food of the Year - Flanagan’s Gastro Pub, Co. Mayo Best Modern Irish Cooking in a Bar - The Central Bar, Navan Best Use of Social Media - Sober Lane D4, Co. Dublin City Bar of the Year - P. Mac’s, Co. Dublin Cocktail Bar of the Year - The Cornstore Limerick Country Bar of the Year - Fitzpatrick’s Bar and Restaurant, Co. Louth Craft Beer Bar of the Year - Porterhouse Central, Co. Dublin Hotel Bar of the Year - The New Yorker Bar, Co. Cork Outside Space of the Year - The Terrace Carlow, Co. Carlow Style Bar of the Year - The Liquor Rooms, Co. Dublin Staff Personality of the Year - Langton House Hotel/The Marble City Bar, Food and Beverage - Richie Broaders Co. Kilkenny Tourist Bar of the Year - Kyteler's Inn, Co. Kilkenny Bar Manager of the Year - The Shelbourne, Bar Manager – Ivan King, Co. Dublin Outstanding Customer Service Awards - Maple Bar Hotel Westport, Co.Mayo Connacht Bar of the Year - Flanagans Gastro Pub, Co. Mayo Munster Bar of the Year - The Pepperstack Bistro @ Rosie's Bar, Co. Cork Leinster Bar of the Year - Fitzpatricks Bar and Restaurant, Co. Louth Dublin Bar of the Year - The Dropping Well, Co. Dublin Local Bar of the Year - The Old Orchard Inn, Co. Dublin Nightclub of the Year - The Foundry Nightclub, Co. Carlow Music Venue of the Year - The Palace Navan, Co. Meath