The winners have been announced in this year’s ‘Best of Waterford’ awards!

WLR and the Local Enterprise Office have been celebrating local legends, with three finalists in each category attending a special awards ceremony at The Reg in Waterford this evening.

Members of the Waterford public have been nominating the best businesses and services in Waterford in their thousands, from the best beauty salon to the ultimate takeaway, or the place that delivers exceptional customer service and more.

The full list of winners is as follows:

Best Independent Shop

The Book Resort

Best Takeaway

The Golden Fry

Best Restaurant

Emiliano’s

Best Café

The Olive Café

Best Butcher

Dunphy’s Butchers

Best Baker

Seagull Bakery

Best Health/Wellness Business

Gentle Waves by Claire

Best Beauty Business

Bay Spa

Best Hair Salon

Shades Hair Studio

Best Barber

The Arch Barber

Best Festival/Event

Winterval

Best Night Out

Tully’s Bar

Best New Business (12-18 months)

Quigleys Café

Best Customer Service

CC Creatives

Hear more from the category winners on air on Friday 

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