The harbour Bar in Portrush, the facade of which has changed little in two centuries, is the north's top pub.
It emerged from a 40-strong shortlist to take the top accolade at Pubs of Ulster's Pub of the Year Awards.
As well as taking the overall Pub of the Year title, the harbour Bar - which opened in 1823 - also won the best charity initiative for its extensive fundraising work for charities, led by Willie Greg, who has raised so much for various causes including Willie's Orphan Fund, which he set up after the St Stephen's Day tsunami to help Thai orphans.
Fionn McAlpine from the harbour Bar said: "This is a real honour, winning against such tough competition. Our entire team works so hard, and to have this dedication and commitment recognised by Pubs of Ulster is a tremendous achievement and provides a real incentive for us to keep up our hard work and live up to this prestigious title."
In a first for the awards, there was a double winner in one of the categories, with two of the five shortlisted for Best Barperson being crowned winners.
Margaret Ferguson from the Lakeside in Ballydugan, Co Down, and Maggie McGaughey from the Front Page in Ballymena were both deemed to be exemplary and were named winners in the category.
Belfast was strongly represented on the night with three winners in the Limelight (best entertainment); the Garrick (best big idea) and the Hudson Bar (best new/ improved).
The elk in Toomebridge clinched the best food award and the Wild Duck Inn won the best marketing initiative award.
Pubs of Ulster chairman Mark Stewart said: "Our pubs play a vital role in their communities and an even more important role in our economy and as part of our cultural, leisure and tourism offering. These awards recognise and reward excellence in our industry and shine a spotlight on the best businesses in the hospitality industry."