On August 21, the Bar of the Year Awards' overall winners will be revealed. Seven of the 16 establishments up for the Traditional Bar Award are pubs in Dublin.

The following establishments have been put forward for consideration: Kehoe's on Anne's Street, Lundy Foots in Temple Bar, Murray's Bar on O'Connell Street, The Brazen Head on Usher's Quay, The Stag's Head on Dame Street, An Poitín Stil in Rathcoole and K67 Bar and Grill in Swords.

Conor McGregor, a UFC athlete, is the proprietor of the Black Forge Inn in Drimnagh, which was nominated for Best Visitor Attraction of the Year.

Louis Fitzgerald, who owns a sizable chain of bars, was nominated for An Poitín Stil.

“We are very pleased to be nominated for a number of awards across our pubs and bars in both Dublin and Galway in this year's Bar of the Year Awards,” Louis said.

The organisers of the awards said: “After careful consideration and rigorous evaluation, our esteemed panel of judges handpicked the top contenders from across Ireland.”

“These exceptional bars have consistently raised the standards of mixology, hospitality, and overall customer experience. They continued.

“Their dedication, creativity, and passion for crafting unforgettable moments have made them stand out among their peers.”