Northern Ireland’s flagship trade event for foodservice, hospitality and retail – IFEX 2026 – returns from 24–26 February 2026 to its new home at the
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Final weeks of December delivered a marked increase in city-centre activity in Belfast, according to provisional footfall data, offering a positive post-Christmas assessment for hospitality
At one time in Northern Ireland’s recent history, Botanic Avenue was the epicenter of evening activity in Belfast. Every middle aged person in Belfast seems
Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group, Andras Hotels, has added the ibis budget Belfast City Centre to its portfolio of hotels. The group had previously acquired
A long-established East Belfast restaurant is set to cease trading at the end of this month following its sale to a regional hospitality group, marking
A prominent Belfast hospitality venue temporarily closed, as its operators prepare to transition the site into its next phase of operation. Pug Uglys, located on
Popular Belfast café Maggie Mays has confirmed it has closed its Castle Street premises as it prepares to reopen at a new city centre location
Ballyhackamore remains one of Belfast’s strongest suburban hospitality hubs, and the opening of Flink has added new momentum to the area. The smash burger focused,
The funeral of acclaimed chef and hospitality entrepreneur Simon Dougan MBE has taken place, as tributes continue to pour in from across Northern Ireland’s food
Bowling and competitive socialising brand King Pins is set to expand its UK footprint with the opening of a new flagship venue in Belfast. The