Commercial Property Private equity investors turn away from buying Dublin pubsBuyers may instead look at regional pubs after acquiring many prime Dublin sites in 2021
Hospitality Rural pubs cannot absorb Diageo price hike as ‘margins are too tight’Margins already squeezed to the max, says Galway publican, with ‘one or two’ pubs closing every week around the country
Planning Market Bar landlord objects to tenant’s proposed expansion Mercroft Taverns, which operates the Dublin bar, is seeking permission to open a ‘tasting room’ in a new space backing onto the current premises
Legal Relief is ‘magic’ for publican who took FBD to High CourtNoel Anderson, the co-owner of Lemon & Duke was one of four pub groups whose landmark cases against the insurer were finally settled on the issue of claims last Friday
Nightlife Varadkar says later pub opening hours won’t lead to increased drinkingPubs will now be able to stay open until 12.30am every night of the week
Hospitality Allowing nightclubs to open until 6am will ‘move Ireland out of the 90s’Clubs are set to be allowed to open until 6am, while opening times for pubs will be extended to 2.30am
Fine Arts Plenty of pub paraphernalia on offer from Victor MeeThe auction house is about to hold a two-day sale of pub memorabilia featuring a feast of diverse artefacts
Commercial property Ballybrack’s Village Yard pub on the market for €900,000The Village Yard on Church Road has two bars, a coffee shop area and upstairs space, plus a mews building with development potential
Drinks industry wants tax write-off on unpaid bills amid fears of more pub closuresDrinks Ireland has been lobbying ministers and senior civil servants for a tax write-off on excise duty if pubs do not pay them for alcohol supplied
U2’s old docklands haunt set to reopenDublin pub operator David L’Estrange is bringing the famous bar back to life, with the help of his daughter, interior designer Jill L’Estrange
‘We’re absolutely delighted to be back, but what we need now is to stay open for good’Around the country, pubs and restaurants who have brought back indoor dining are reporting that the much-touted vaccine pass system is proving quick and easy to use
Editorial: Hospitality sector will continue to need support after reopeningThe regulations facing pubs add another level of stress for owners, but without them the sector could be facing a second lost summer
EU privacy regulator concerned vaccine passes could cause discrimination Using digital green certificates to allow vaccinated people to enter pubs and restaurants ‘may lead to unintended consequences’ and be a ‘risk to the fundamental rights of EU citizens,’ according to the EDPB
Dungarvan pub on market for €500,000Lord Maguires Bar and Restaurant in Ballinroad will appeal to investors in the hospitality business
Publicans to meet Fine Gael ahead of decision on summer reopeningVintners representatives have stepped up their lobbying and are calling for parties to support the return of outdoor hospitality in May
FBD seeks to deduct value of pandemic state supports from payoutsAmounts paid to struggling businesses could be significantly reduced as financial services ombudsman finds against insurer in Limerick publican case
A Tail of two pubs as Stag’s Head owner leans into food business New bar and seafood restaurant being created to even up the odds in a post-pandemic pubs market which is likely to be food-led
McEntee moots extending pubs and nightclubs’ hours after pandemicThe Minister for Justice is examining staggered closing times to put an end to all licenced premises having to shut doors at same time
