ON MONDAY, THE Sky Bar of the Year Awards took place.

The awards honoured the best pubs in Ireland, so we decided to take a closer look at the bars that walked away with the all-important gongs.

First up…

Langtons, Kilkenny

Honoured with the prestigious title of Bar of the Year.

It’s a staple of the Kilkenny nightlife scene.

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And the perfect place to drop into for just the one.

Toners, Dublin

The popular Dublin haunt was named Dublin Bar of the Year.

And with good reason…

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It’s an institution.

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And there’s nowhere else like it on a summer’s day.

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Empire Bar

The Swords establishment was named Leinster Bar of the Year.

Look at its swish garden.

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And divine-looking cocktails.

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And swanky seating area.

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Sober Lane

Winner of Munster Pub of the Year.

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Where you can stuff your face with pizzas and beer.

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And enjoy a Guinness over candlelight.

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An Pucán, Galway

Now known as Connacht Bar of the Year.

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It houses ALL the whiskey.

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And the best chairs ever.

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Vintage Cocktail Club, Dublin

Awarded Cocktail Bar of the Year.

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We are drooling.

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To quote Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there."

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Soder + Ko, Dublin

It was named Innovation Bar of the Year. (We're not quite sure what that means, but just go with it.)

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The George Street bar is new to the scene...

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But something tells us it'll be around for a while to come.

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A full list of winners can be found here.

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