Licensed & Catering News (LCN)

Licensed & Catering News (LCN) Established in 1940, Licensed & Catering News is the authoritative voice of the hospitality industry LCN is the official partner of Hospitality Ulster.

With over 6000 e-subscribers, LCN is produced in a compact tabloid, news-based format with unique news and feature content. LCNONLINE.CO.UK, LCN Awards and weekly E-Newsletter DELICIOUS form essential parts of the LCN brand. The new Licensed & Catering News website, lcnonline.co.uk, is, quite simply, the go-to resource for the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland. Established in 1940, LCN’s ma

gazine filled an essential niche in the trade media landscape and keeps its readers and subscribers up to date with all the latest industry news, views and analysis. But in 2020 the LCN brand underwent a highly successful digital transformation and it’s now building on that to ensure it is best positioned to deliver fresh, engaging and breaking news content to every stakeholder’s phone or tablet at any time. Part of Penton Media Group – Ireland’s leading independent magazine, events and exhibitions company, lcnonline.co.uk is now also proud to partner with Hospitality Ulster – a representative body for an industry which sustains 60,000 jobs in Northern Ireland. With more than 6,000 e subscribers and 25,000 digital page views per month, the LCN website reaches every buyer and decision maker within Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry. Our specialist supplements add quality and depth with high quality reporting plus profiles across a number of hospitality outlets, they include:

The future of hospitality
Hotel review
Pub report
Design & Fit out
Buyers Guide & Directory

Belfast bar launches free ‘Town Square Shuttle’ serviceTown Square, the bar behind some of Belfast’s most inventive idea...
21/11/2025

Belfast bar launches free ‘Town Square Shuttle’ service

Town Square, the bar behind some of Belfast’s most inventive ideas, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Town Square Shuttle, a free Mercedes G-Wagon pick-up service for guests on Friday and Saturday nights.

Town Square, the bar behind some of Belfast’s most inventive ideas, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Town Square Shuttle, a free Mercedes G-Wagon pick-up

LCN November Issue Out Now! 📖 Make sure to check out our November issue where we cover the latest news and developments ...
20/11/2025

LCN November Issue Out Now! 📖

Make sure to check out our November issue where we cover the latest news and developments in the hospitality industry, as well as highlight key players within Northern Ireland and beyond.

Regency House Belfast
Tartine at Distillers Arms
Underground Dining
Adelphi Hotel

https://lcnonline.co.uk/digital/lcnnov25/

The Bedford Hotel Belfast appoints McMeel as Executive Head ChefThe Bedford Hotel Belfast is proud to announce the appoi...
09/11/2025

The Bedford Hotel Belfast appoints McMeel as Executive Head Chef

The Bedford Hotel Belfast is proud to announce the appointment of Noel McMeel as its Executive Head Chef, marking a bold new culinary era for the boutique hotel.

The Bedford Hotel Belfast is proud to announce the appointment of Noel McMeel as its Executive Head Chef, marking a bold new culinary era for

St George’s Market launch magical Twilight MarketBelfast’s most magical market returns this November when St George’s Ma...
08/11/2025

St George’s Market launch magical Twilight Market

Belfast’s most magical market returns this November when St George’s Market will be transformed into a festive wonderland for the Christmas Twilight Market, launching the city’s Christmas celebrations with two sparkling evenings of food, crafts, and entertainment.

Belfast’s most magical market returns this November when St George’s Market will be transformed into a Christmas Twilight Market.

The Anchor Bar reopens four years after devastating fireNearly four years after a fire destroyed one of Newcastle’s most...
07/11/2025

The Anchor Bar reopens four years after devastating fire

Nearly four years after a fire destroyed one of Newcastle’s most beloved venues, The Anchor Bar has officially reopened its doors.

Nearly four years after a fire destroyed one of Newcastle’s most beloved venues, The Anchor Bar has officially reopened its doors. The reopening marks a

Lisburn’s Crafty Hound closes after three decades of serviceThe Crafty Hound, on Longstone Street, has now closed, endin...
06/11/2025

Lisburn’s Crafty Hound closes after three decades of service

The Crafty Hound, on Longstone Street, has now closed, ending a chapter in the life of a venue that has welcomed generations of locals since first opening as a pub in 1912.

The Crafty Hound, on Longstone Street, has now closed, ending a chapter in the life of a venue that has welcomed generations of locals since

The LCN November issue is out now!This month, we explore the people and places shaping Northern Ireland’s hospitality sc...
05/11/2025

The LCN November issue is out now!
This month, we explore the people and places shaping Northern Ireland’s hospitality scene, from fine dining to festive flair.

🔹 Regency House resets Belfast luxury
🔹 Crafting consistency at Tartine at the Distillers Arms
🔹 Precision, consistency and purpose: Underground Dining
🔹 Festive season sets hospitality in motion
🔹 The secrets to seaside sophistication at Portrush Adelphi

Plus all the latest news, views, and expert advice from across the industry.
Read the November issue today!

https://lcnonline.co.uk/digital/lcnnov25/

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For almost 80 years, Licensed & Catering News (LCN) has been regarded as the voice of Northern Ireland’s hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. First published in 1940, LCN has established itself as a trusted and informative source of reliable industry-specific information for the trades in Northern Ireland. We are available in print and digital formats.