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

NEWS 🚨Lough Erne Resort’s Faldo course achieves top 10 spotThe Faldo Course at Lough Erne Resort has secured a top 10 ra...
11/01/2025

NEWS 🚨Lough Erne Resort’s Faldo course achieves top 10 spot

The Faldo Course at Lough Erne Resort has secured a top 10 ranking in Golf World’s Top 100 Parkland courses in Great Britain and Ireland.

The Faldo Course at Lough Erne Resort has secured a top 10 ranking in Golf World’s Top 100 Parkland courses in Great Britain and Ireland.

NEWS 🚨Drinksology Kirker Greer appoints Senior BrewDog figureDrinksology Kirker Greer Group has appointed Gordon Buchana...
10/01/2025

NEWS 🚨Drinksology Kirker Greer appoints Senior BrewDog figure

Drinksology Kirker Greer Group has appointed Gordon Buchanan as its new Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Global Travel Retail.

Drinksology Kirker Greer appointed Buchanan as Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Global Travel Retail.

NEWS 🚨Luxurious spa unveiled at new five-star Dunluce LodgeNorthern Ireland’s newest five-star hotel, Dunluce Lodge, has...
09/01/2025

NEWS 🚨Luxurious spa unveiled at new five-star Dunluce Lodge

Northern Ireland’s newest five-star hotel, Dunluce Lodge, has shared fresh details of its exclusive spa.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Spa at Dunluce Lodge offers a dynamic treatment and wellness menu designed to restore balance.

📅 As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the achievements and milestones of Northern Ireland’s hospit...
03/01/2025

📅 As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the achievements and milestones of Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector over the past year.

Despite the challenges of 2024, the industry demonstrated incredible resilience and innovation, offering plenty to celebrate.

Discover these inspiring stories and more in our digital magazine library ➡️
https://lcnonline.co.uk/digital-magazine-library/

FRIDAY FEATURE 🚨 Hastings Hotels reaching new heightsAfter winning the 2024 LCN Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year g...
27/12/2024

FRIDAY FEATURE 🚨 Hastings Hotels reaching new heights

After winning the 2024 LCN Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year gong, Hastings Hotels’ head of marketing, Matt McRoberts, discusses marketing success and their iconic Christmas duck campaign.

https://lcnonline.co.uk/digital/LCN_DEC2024/ =19

26/12/2024

NEWS 🚨Copeland announced as official Ulster Rugby partner

The Copeland Distillery has announced a new exclusive partnership with Ulster Rugby to develop a unique Ulster Rugby gin and Irish whiskey, as well as a limited edition ‘Centenary’ 5-year-old Irish whiskey to mark 100 years of rugby at the club’s home at Ravenhill, now known as Kingspan Stadium.

https://lcnonline.co.uk/copeland-announced-as-official-ulster-rugby-partner/

OUR GIFT TO YOU! 🎁Celebrate the innovators shaping Northern Ireland’s hospitality this festive season!  ✨ Inside This Is...
25/12/2024

OUR GIFT TO YOU! 🎁

Celebrate the innovators shaping Northern Ireland’s hospitality this festive season!
✨ Inside This Issue:
☕ Neighbourhood Café’s coffee revolution
🥩 Michael Deane on Michelin-starred success
🎄 Hastings Hotels’ Christmas campaign secrets
🍴 Paul Rankin on heartfelt cooking at The Belmont
📖 Hospitality Ulster: 2024 in review, 2025 ahead

👉 Start Reading Now! https://lcnonline.co.uk/digital/LCN_DEC2024/

NEWS 🚨Queen’s Quay Kiosk opens to public on Belfast WaterfrontLocated between the Odyssey Arena and the Lagan Weir pedes...
24/12/2024

NEWS 🚨Queen’s Quay Kiosk opens to public on Belfast Waterfront

Located between the Odyssey Arena and the Lagan Weir pedestrian bridge, the new coffee kiosk is part of ongoing plans to develop Belfast’s historic waterfront as a vibrant, connected experience.

There’s a new addition to Belfast’s waterfront with the opening of the Queen’s Quay Kiosk. Located between the Odyssey Arena and the Lagan Weir pedestrian

The perfect Christmas according to Phil ErvineIn 2022, Phil and Caroline launched The Spirit Circle, which offers many g...
23/12/2024

The perfect Christmas according to Phil Ervine

In 2022, Phil and Caroline launched The Spirit Circle, which offers many great drinks experiences, including Sensorium and Belfast by the Glass. Phil explains what makes up his perfect Christmas.

Phil Ervine launched Taste & Tour in 2016 with his business partner Caroline Wilson. Taste & Tour offers award-winning, authentic, local food and drink tours.

NEWS 🚨KFC partnership serves 2 million meals to communitiesKFC has redistributed the equivalent of 2 million meals to co...
22/12/2024

NEWS 🚨KFC partnership serves 2 million meals to communities

KFC has redistributed the equivalent of 2 million meals to communities across the UK, in partnership with the food redistribution charity, FareShare, hitting the milestone two months ahead of schedule.

KFC has redistributed the equivalent of 2 million meals to communities across the UK, in partnership with FareShare.

NEWS 🚨SERC provides community with Christmas dinnerSouth Eastern Regional College (SERC) welcomed 150 people to the Coll...
21/12/2024

NEWS 🚨SERC provides community with Christmas dinner

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) welcomed 150 people to the College’s Bangor Campus on Thursday 12 December to enjoy a community Christmas dinner and festive treats.

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) welcomed 150 people to the College’s Bangor Campus enjoy a community Christmas dinner.

NEWS 🚨Hospitality sector support aims to ensure safety over holidays The hospitality sector is being offered support in ...
20/12/2024

NEWS 🚨Hospitality sector support aims to ensure safety over holidays

The hospitality sector is being offered support in helping spot signs of abuse within their premises over the busy holiday period.

The hospitality sector is being offered support in helping spot signs of abuse within their premises over the busy holiday period. Volunteer Now, who provide

NEWS 🚨Toastie pop-up teases exciting return to BelfastA popular toastie pop-up that gained major attention across Northe...
19/12/2024

NEWS 🚨Toastie pop-up teases exciting return to Belfast

A popular toastie pop-up that gained major attention across Northern Ireland in 2021 has hinted at making a return to Belfast.

A popular toastie pop-up that gained major attention across Northern Ireland in 2021 has hinted at making a return to Belfast.

NEWS 🚨Wing It opens new location on Lisburn RoadThis marks the fourth addition to the growing list of locations for the ...
15/12/2024

NEWS 🚨Wing It opens new location on Lisburn Road

This marks the fourth addition to the growing list of locations for the company, which already has venues in Ballyhackamore, Malone Road, and the Boneyard on Bedford Street in the city centre.

Belfast’s popular chicken wing brand, Wing It, has officially opened a new outlet on the Lisburn Road.

NEWS 🚨US Group expands presence with acquisition of Portrush hotelAJ Capital Partners, a Nashville-based hotel investmen...
14/12/2024

NEWS 🚨US Group expands presence with acquisition of Portrush hotel

AJ Capital Partners, a Nashville-based hotel investment firm, has acquired its third hotel in Northern Ireland, taking ownership of the Portrush Atlantic Hotel.

Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, a Nashville-based hotel investment firm, has acquired its third hotel in Northern Ireland.

NEWS 🚨Flout! fairytale in New YorkEast Belfast’s viral pizza sensation Flout! Pizza is heading to the Big Apple to partn...
13/12/2024

NEWS 🚨Flout! fairytale in New York

East Belfast’s viral pizza sensation Flout! Pizza is heading to the Big Apple to partner with Lucia Pizza – one of New York City’s finest Italian-American eateries – for one night only.

East Belfast’s Flout! Pizza is partnering with one of New York City’s finest Italian-American eateries for one night only.

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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.