The Bishop’s Buttery Wins Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant

The Bishop’s Buttery Recognised Among Ireland’s Finest Dining Experiences

The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace has been awarded Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant by Georgina Campbell, a wonderful recognition of the restaurant’s craft, precision and deep connection to the rich food landscape of Tipperary.

Set within the atmospheric cellars of Cashel Palace, The Bishop’s Buttery offers a refined dining experience shaped by exceptional Irish ingredients, considered technique and warm, attentive service. This latest award celebrates the dedication of the kitchen and restaurant teams, whose work continues to place the restaurant firmly among Ireland’s most memorable dining destinations.

Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, The Bishop’s Buttery draws inspiration from the land, seasons and producers that surround Cashel Palace. Under the culinary direction of Stephen Hayes, the restaurant’s menus celebrate contemporary Irish cooking with a clear sense of place, balancing creativity with respect for provenance.

A Proud Moment for Cashel Palace

“We are deeply honoured that The Bishop’s Buttery has been awarded Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant by Georgina Campbell." says Adriaan Bartels, General Manager of Cashel Palace. "This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose care, professionalism and passion are felt in every detail of the guest experience. At Cashel Palace, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do, and it is a proud moment to see The Bishop’s Buttery celebrated in this way.”

Celebrating Irish Ingredients, Provenance and Craft

For Director of Culinary Stephen Hayes, the award is a tribute to the producers, chefs and service team who help bring each menu to life.

“This award is a very special recognition for The Bishop’s Buttery team" says Hayes. "Our approach has always been rooted in the ingredients around us — the produce, the seasons and the people who make this part of Ireland so exceptional. Fine dining should feel precise and considered, but also generous and warm. That is what we work towards every day.”

Fine Dining in the Heart of Tipperary

The Bishop’s Buttery is part of the wider dining experience at Cashel Palace, a five-star destination hotel set at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. The restaurant offers guests and visitors an elegant setting in which to enjoy modern Irish cooking, with menus that reflect the richness of the Golden Vale and the craft of the team behind each service.

This Georgina Campbell award marks another milestone for The Bishop’s Buttery and for Cashel Palace, reinforcing the hotel’s reputation as a destination for notable Irish hospitality, food and experiences.