Menu
16/12/2019
Christmas Licensing Hours Published
While Christmas is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year for partying, the times during which alcohol can be sold on licensed premises in Northern Ireland varies over the holiday season.
Licensed premises include businesses such as bars, restaurants, hotels and theatres who hold a licence to sell alcohol or 'liquor licence'. Some premises have a 'late licence' that normally allows them to sell alcohol as late as 01:00, instead of the usual limit of 23:00.
The permitted hours that alcohol can be sold during the Christmas period this year are:
• Christmas Eve, 24 December- Licensed premises may sell alcohol 11:30 - 23:00, those with a 'late licence' may sell alcohol until midnight. Off-licences may sell alcohol 08:00-23:00.
• Christmas day, 25 December- Licensed premises may sell alcohol 12:30 – 22:00, even if they hold a late licence. Off-licences are not allowed to sell alcohol at all.
• Boxing Day, 26 December– As usual. Licensed premises may sell alcohol 11:30 - 23:00, and those with a late licence may sell alcohol until 01:00. Off-licences may sell alcohol 08:00-23:00.
• New Year's Eve, 31 December- As usual. Licensed premises may sell alcohol 11:30 - 23:00, and those with a late licence may sell alcohol until 01:00. Off-licences may sell alcohol 08:00 - 23:00.
Licensed premises include businesses such as bars, restaurants, hotels and theatres who hold a licence to sell alcohol or 'liquor licence'. Some premises have a 'late licence' that normally allows them to sell alcohol as late as 01:00, instead of the usual limit of 23:00.
The permitted hours that alcohol can be sold during the Christmas period this year are:
• Christmas Eve, 24 December- Licensed premises may sell alcohol 11:30 - 23:00, those with a 'late licence' may sell alcohol until midnight. Off-licences may sell alcohol 08:00-23:00.
• Christmas day, 25 December- Licensed premises may sell alcohol 12:30 – 22:00, even if they hold a late licence. Off-licences are not allowed to sell alcohol at all.
• Boxing Day, 26 December– As usual. Licensed premises may sell alcohol 11:30 - 23:00, and those with a late licence may sell alcohol until 01:00. Off-licences may sell alcohol 08:00-23:00.
• New Year's Eve, 31 December- As usual. Licensed premises may sell alcohol 11:30 - 23:00, and those with a late licence may sell alcohol until 01:00. Off-licences may sell alcohol 08:00 - 23:00.
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 March 2011
Booze Ruling Halts Asda's Store Plans
One of the world's largest supermarket groups has abandoned plans to open a second store in the north Belfast area - because it has been refused permission to sell alcohol. Asda has pulled out of plans for a branch at the old Hillview Retail Park on the Crumlin Road because "none of their branches operated without a beer, wine and spirits licence".
Booze Ruling Halts Asda's Store Plans
One of the world's largest supermarket groups has abandoned plans to open a second store in the north Belfast area - because it has been refused permission to sell alcohol. Asda has pulled out of plans for a branch at the old Hillview Retail Park on the Crumlin Road because "none of their branches operated without a beer, wine and spirits licence".
09 May 2019
The Virgin Mary- Dublin's First Alcohol Free Bar
Dublin's popular nightlife scene is set for a twist this week as the city's first alcohol free pub prepares to open. Aptly named The Virgin Mary bar, it will open on Capel Street on Friday 10 May, a welcome addition for those less concerned with dutch courage and more interested in a hangover-free morning after.
The Virgin Mary- Dublin's First Alcohol Free Bar
Dublin's popular nightlife scene is set for a twist this week as the city's first alcohol free pub prepares to open. Aptly named The Virgin Mary bar, it will open on Capel Street on Friday 10 May, a welcome addition for those less concerned with dutch courage and more interested in a hangover-free morning after.
14 September 2010
Irish Pubs Facing Crisis
Ireland's once burgeoning licensed trade is experiencing a 'meltdown' with sales down by more than 14% in the first seven months of the year, the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland claimed today.
Irish Pubs Facing Crisis
Ireland's once burgeoning licensed trade is experiencing a 'meltdown' with sales down by more than 14% in the first seven months of the year, the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland claimed today.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
