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...
- Features
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...
Interviews
Doing what you have to…
Diageo, the world’s largest drinks maker, saw its global renaissance continue in 2019 when growth across all markets - combined...
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In pursuit of opportunity
Janine Kane is well-known locally as the amiable proprietor of a burgeoning chain of hospitality venues, but the 49-year-old west...
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The best is yet to come
Michelin-starred French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, whose Belfast restaurant will celebrate its second anniversary in April this year, has praised the...
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Keeping it real
While there is still much to do with Beannchor’s estate in Northern Ireland, the group’s straight-talking MD tells LCN that...
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No time for standing still
Locally-owned with a reputation for high-end service, Galgorm Collection is a hospitality success story for Northern Ireland. Its managing director,...
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An eye for the individual
Back in his native NI for a speaking engagement, hotel entrepreneur Ian Taylor gave LCN his take on what it...
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Glens backdrop perfect for luxury hotel
The setting couldn’t be more fitting. Nestled amid the mystical Nine Glens of Antrim and boasting breath-taking views across a...
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On a journey of discernment
Bushmills Irish whiskey master distiller, Colum Egan, delivers a masterclass for those not yet initiated into the joys of this...
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All about the love
Latching on to demand among diners for offerings out of the ordinary, brothers Chris and Gerard McQuillan came up with...
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In it for the love of it
Concerned that the rigours of management were stifling his creative urge, chef Danny Millar has ended his long association with...
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