Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet

Irish hopes for a historic Michelin three-star fade, but new stars, service awards and celebrations still light up Dublin
The awards were announced during the annual Michelin Guide Ceremony, held at the Convention Centre Dublin on Monday night.

The awards were announced during the annual Michelin Guide Ceremony, held at the Convention Centre Dublin on Monday night.

In the end, the long-awaited first-ever Irish three-star restaurant failed to materialise at Monday night’s Michelin Guide Ireland & Britain Awards Ceremony 2026 at Dublin’s Convention Centre.

In fact, the guide announced no new three-star restaurants, although the existing trio — all British — retained their top status.

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