Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has lashed out at the government over Covid-19 restrictions following the announcement of a 27.6 per cent drop in like-for-like sales.
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One of the founders of Belfast’s La Taqueria restaurant has passed away. Adam Lynas (39), who had been ill, founded the Mexican-themed eatery in 2016
Guinness has announced that is setting up a new helpline for pub owners, their staff and immediate families affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The Raising
The Galgorm Collection’s managing director, Colin Johnson, has said that while the group would consider buying back the Scottish Mutual Building in Belfast – currently
A Bill aimed at reforming Northern Ireland’s much-maligned liquor licensing rules comes before Stormont for discussion today (Tuesday). The proposed new rules will deliver an
BDO’s Brian Murphy is among those currently attempting to negotiate a swift exit from lockdown for the local hospitality trade. Here, he tells LCN that
Guinness this week launched a new, alcohol-free version of its iconic Guinness stout. Guinness 0.0 claims to have everything the original product can boast, except
The stark impact of Covid-19 on Northern Ireland’s hotel sector was revealed at Hospitality Exchange 2020, The Summit, which happened virtually this year on Wednesday
A Bill aimed at modernising Northern Ireland’s liquor licensing laws is set to come before the Assembly today (October 20). The new legislation, which had
From today (Monday), those businesses that have been affected by the current Coronavirus restrictions will be able to apply for a new support scheme introduced

