Irish Hospitality Industry Data 2025

Running a restaurant in Ireland isn’t easy, especially when rising costs, higher wages, and growing competition are making it tougher than ever.

We’ve all seen the headlines, but at ResDiary we wanted to hear from real Irish restaurateurs and diners about what’s actually happening on the ground. So, we did just that.

As part of the annual Beyond the Booking report, ResDiary consulted venues and diners across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and regions throughout England to get insight into hospitality industry trends across 2024 and into 2025. You can read the full Beyond the Booking 2025 report here.

From the report, we've pulled out the Irish hospitality industry data and put it into a handy infographic to help you uncover real data and opportunities that could make a difference for your business. 

To make even more of a difference for your business, we've also got an exclusive offer for members of the RAI, with 10% off ResDiary packages for 12 months - for fully optimised operations!

Explore more about the special offer here.

Unlock the infographic to discover: 

• The biggest challenges restaurant owners are facing - and how they’ve changed in the last three years 

• What’s really driving up operational costs 

• The most popular way to reduce no-shows 
  
  
• How much time and money technology can save you 
  
  

Download the infographic for a full view of Irish Hospitality Industry Data 2025.

Sneak Peak

Irish Hospitality Industry Data

• In 2025, 38% of venue operators expect to generate more revenue than in 2024.
  
  
• The biggest concern for Irish venue operators is the rising cost of operations, with 89% of respondents considering this a challenge for 2025.
  
  
• 38% of venues are planning to use special offers as a promotional tool to attract diners in 2025.
  
  
• No-shows continue to be an issue for the Irish hospitality industry, with 62% of venues affected last year.

Dive deeper into the current hospitality landscape in Ireland:
Download our exclusive infographic for a complete breakdown.

Exclusive discount for RAI members

If you've digested all of that Irish hospitality data and decided that it's the perfect time for you to invest in a digital table management system to streamline your bookings and operations, then we've got a special offer for you:

Members of the RAI get access to an exclusive 10% off any ResDiary package for 12 months!  

Discover more about the offer here.