McKendry’s: Recalling a hospitality stalwart
The new McKendry’s Lounge and Bar at the Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort calls to mind an old Ballymena bar...
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Nicole stands out from the crowd
Read moreNicole Kane is another of those candidates for this monthly slot whose fascination with the bar trade was sparked at...
The art of the familiar
Read moreIt’s rare to come across someone in hospitality who makes a virtue of deliberately refusing to upgrade their facilities, but...
Return visit to Belfast for Bibendum
Read moreLeading UK wine distributor, Bibendum, made a return visit to Belfast recently to showcase its exclusive range of premium product...
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McKendry’s: Recalling a hospitality stalwart
Read moreThe new McKendry’s Lounge and Bar at the Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort calls to mind an old Ballymena bar...
Nicole stands out from the crowd
Read moreNicole Kane is another of those candidates for this monthly slot whose fascination with the bar trade was sparked at...
The art of the familiar
Read moreIt’s rare to come across someone in hospitality who makes a virtue of deliberately refusing to upgrade their facilities, but...
Return visit to Belfast for Bibendum
Read moreLeading UK wine distributor, Bibendum, made a return visit to Belfast recently to showcase its exclusive range of premium product...
Barperson of the Month
Find out the latest lcnonline.co.uk's - Bar Person of the Month.
Brahm puts a new shine on an old classic
Brahm Gallagher brings an intriguing international flavour to the crafted cocktail offering at Holywood ‘speakeasy’, Shelby’s. The 40-year-old mixologist and...
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Bar work proves ideal for Hannah
Like many in the bar trade, London-born Hannah Ferris (27) turned to the profession as a means of making money...
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Experience is key for Sean McGuigan
Like many in the trade, Sean McGuigan (25), came into bar work almost by accident. Sean McGuigan was born in...
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Seamus Og has an eye on the prize
Seamus Og Birt passed up the chance for academic honours in order to pursue his blooming career in hospitality… A...
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‘People person’ Glenn at home behind the bar
Originally from Carlingford, Glenn McShane spent the first eight years of his working life in a succession of kitchens around...
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Award-winner Steven right at home behind the bar
Now in his mid-40’s, Belfast bartender, Steven Dodds, has spent practically his entire career in the licensed trade – and...
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Ryan flying high at Galgorm
It’s not every day that you come across a bartender who abandoned a career in aeronautical engineering to pursue a...
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It’s turned out nice again for Shane
Shane Baker fell back on his hospitality experience after the last economic downturn threatened his successful career in the building...
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Matt’s in for the long haul
Like many of his industry colleagues who have appeared in this column, Matt Knight (29), has been associated with –...
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Jonny’s happy at his work
Glengormley-born Jonny Shaw has packed a lot of experience into less than 10 years in the trade, but he has...
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