Our 4 Step Application Process
The Pub Accreditation Scheme
When customers and visitors demand high-quality experiences, quality is the key to boosting your business and improving your profits. Fáilte Ireland, in association with the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), has developed 'Raising the Bar' to bring Irish pubs another step closer to delivering a high-quality experience in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Pubs taking part in this new accreditation programme, will also benefit from a number of distinct advantages including access to direct business supports, marketing opportunities through Fáilte Ireland, as well as listings on the domestic and international Discover Ireland websites.
Establishments seeking approval under the voluntary pub accreditation quality assurance scheme can apply in four easy steps
1Step 1 - Minimum requirements Back to top
Review the supporting documentation below to find out more about the application process, minimum requirements, and key benefits of the Pub Accreditation Scheme
To join and benefit from the Pub Minimum Standards Scheme, please register your interest via our dedicated website:
www.onlinelistingtool.failteireland.ie
TSA will make contact to arrange an onsite assessment. An assessor will visit your establishment to check that the facility and services are present and compliant with our minimum standards for pub accreditation.
The assessment is divided up into “quality areas” that represent aspects of the business that contribute to the quality of the guest experience. Each quality area contains a series of minimum requirements.The Quality Assessor (QA) will carry out an objective, qualitative assessment of every aspect of your business, from the condition of the building itself, the furniture, furnishings etc to the services offered to the guests. Essentially, a numerical score is given to every aspect assessed and that score equates to a quality level description
Once your application is approved, your establishment is officially approved to Fáilte Ireland standards.Quality assurance certificates are valid for an initial 2-year period and must be renewed every 2 years thereafter.
Once your business is approved, we will issue you with promotional material to help you romote your quality assurance award including:
- Certificate of Approval
- Window sticker
- Bromides / .jpeg format images for use on web and printed promotional material
We also endeavour to assist quality-approved businesses to maintain and exceed the required standards through a range of business advice and support programmes customised for and only available to tourism enterprises registered with Fáilte Ireland
Termination:
When a property, for whatever reason, ceases to participate in a Fáilte Ireland quality assurance scheme, all relevant display signs, print material, web content, and support programme membership will be removed