Rare at Blue Haven took home gold for Ireland’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards last night. Winners were announced on Tuesday 28th of January at a black-tie event held in The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway.
Judged by industry experts, the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across Ireland. The judging panel reviews a set of criteria including a blind site inspection to decide the winners of each category.
Rare at Blue Haven has enjoyed a remarkable streak of recognition in 2024, earning a place in the Michelin Guide and now kicking off 2025 with this prestigious award for the restaurant. Meeran Manzoor, Executive Chef of Rare at Blue Haven, says “We are honoured to receive this award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant at the awards, we are grateful to our incredible team, and loyal guests who make it all possible. Another great start to the year for us in Rare”.
In Rare at Blue Haven, diners can enjoy an intimate, fine-dining tasting menu experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with delicate flavours influenced by chef Meeran’s Tamil Nadu heritage. Diners may add a specially curated wine pairing to complement the experience.
Rare at The Blue Haven is located in The Blue Haven Hotel on Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co Cork. For more information see www.rare1784.ie and follow Rare at Blue Haven on social media @rarekinsale.
