1826 Adare

28/09/2026

WADE Murphy of 1826 Adare has been named Chef of the Year at this year’s Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality Awards.

25/09/2026

Wade Murphy of 1826 Adare wins Chef of the Year Award 2026💚👨‍🍳💚

Link to full story in the comments 👇

23/09/2026

Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality Award for Chef of the Year 2026 - Wade Murphy 1826 Adare Adare Co Limerick
A classically trained chef with experience of cooking at the highest level, Wade Murphy has long been known for his decision – which was very unusual at the time – to walk away from the formality of the fine dining experience in order to offer something more relaxed. And this is exactly what he has done at 1826 Adare, the charmingly atmospheric restaurant he opened with his wife Elaine in 2013, where his approach might best be described as fine dining without the fuss. Served by a warmly professional team in a comfortable setting. his technically assured, deeply flavourful cooking ensures that the ingredient – and the customer - always comes first. Their approach was a hit with diners from the start, and many would feel that any visit to the area without a meal at 1826 Adare is a missed opportunity. But, as well as demonstrating how fine dining can evolve into a more customer friendly experience - and encouraging the fortunate young chefs who work alongside him to think that way - Wade has served as Commissioner General of Euro-Toques Ireland, where a commitment to Irish food culture is central - provenance matters, suppliers are valued and named, and Ireland’s excellent meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables and farmhouse produce are treated with respect – and he continues to play an important role in Ireland’s wider professional food community. And something that makes Wade’s cooking especially memorable is its generosity - there is refinement, certainly, but never at the expense of pleasure and he is a great example to others. Familiar ideas are elevated rather than deconstructed beyond recognition, and value remains part of the restaurant’s appeal. Consistency over many years is one of the hardest achievements in hospitality. Wade Murphy has combined it with leadership, integrity and an enduring enthusiasm for Irish ingredients, making him an exceptionally worthy Chef of the Year.

04/09/2026

👨‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING — CHEFS WANTED 👩‍🍳

1826 Adare is growing, and we’re looking for talented, passionate chefs to join our kitchen team.

If you love working with great ingredients, take pride in your craft, and want to be part of a dedicated team in one of Ireland’s most beautiful villages, we’d love to hear from you.

🔥 Vacancies available for:
• Chef de Partie
• Commis Chef

✨ What we’re looking for:
• Passion for quality food
• A positive, hardworking attitude
• Team players who thrive in a busy kitchen
• Experience in a professional kitchen is an advantage

📍 1826 Adare, Co. Limerick

If you’re ready for your next opportunity, get in touch today.

Email us [email protected] to apply or find out more.

05/07/2026

17/05/2026

Delighted to be in today’s Sunday Business Post 101 Great Irish Restaurants.
Great to see Ciaran Tedford fly solo in Altria West Cork in there too.

Thank you Gilian Nelis and Nespresso Also Kate Ryan, Cathal McBride, Marcus O’Laoire, Marie-Claire Digny & Joris Minne

09/05/2026

What a wonderful evening to celebrate our buildings 200th Birthday and 1826 Adare’s 13th Birthday 🎂

Thank you everyone for your continued support.

Special thanks to .w**esire and Celine



**e

15/04/2026

Celebrate 200 years of history at 1826 Adare!

On Friday, May 8th at 7:00 PM, we mark two centuries of our beautiful building with a premier Bordeaux w**e dinner.

Enjoy a curated tasting menu by Chef Wade Murphy, paired with Wild Wines’ finest imports and exclusive insights from guest w**emaker Céline Lauret.

A rare evening of heritage, food, and w**e.

Reservations on www.1826adare.ie

Limited availability.

Prepayment required at the time of booking.
€85 per person tasting menu and w**e pairing included.

Due to the nature of the menu, we are unable to accommodate special dietary needs or allergies.