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Lidl gets around strict liquor-selling rules – by opening a pub

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSupermarket chain Lidl has opened its first pub, 'The Middle Ale', in Dundonald, near Belfast, as a strategic move to navigate Northern Ireland's stringent alcohol licensing laws. The new establishment, which includes an off-licence section, is adjacent to an existing Lidl store and was opened after the company successfully argued there was an insufficient number of bars in the local area. Lidl pursued a pub licence after being unable to secure an off-licence due to the region's complex regulations, which typically require purchasing existing permits and proving an 'inadequacy' of current provision. The 60-seat pub, named in a nod to Lidl's 'Middle Aisle', has a separate entrance to the shop next door and created eight new jobs.Lidl Northern Ireland's regional managing director, Gordon Cruikshanks, called it a “milestone” for the company and a much-needed community space. In fullLidl opens first-ever pub, The Middle Ale, in ‘milestone moment’ for supermarket chainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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