The year to date has been a fairly significant one for Dublin pubs. From the first Good Friday openings in 91 years, to the amazing fundraising work done by LVA members in aid of ALONE, to the social dimension represented by the annual LVA Barn Dance and of course the not insignificant prestige of the […]
The campaign will once again offer free soft drinks to those drivers who stay sober to ensure loved ones get home safely throughout the festive period Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced plans for its 14th annual Designated Driver campaign, encouraging the nation to give the âGift of a Liftâ this Christmas to
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Irish Pub Awards 2018 were held in the RDS on 21 November (Photo courtesy of Conor McCabe) Three Dublin pubs were among the winners at this year’s Irish Pub Awards which took place in the RDS on Wednesday 21st November. Approximately 360 people were in attendance to see The Two Sisters in Terenure named ‘Innovative
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2018 has been an extremely important year for Dublin pubs in relation to Government policy. Over the past 12 months, pubs and alcohol have never been far from the public policy agenda. Thankfully a number of positive outcomes have been achieved through this period which will be of benefit to Dublin pubs for years to
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There has been some recent media commentary around the proposed supervised injecting centre for Merchants Quay. As part of the consultation process, the LVA has submitted our views on the proposal, which we feel is unsuitable for this location. Under the banner of the Dublin Business Alliance, the LVA has come together with the Temple
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The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has described the Budget increase in the VAT rate on food as a âserious blow to pubs and the licensed trade throughout the countryâ. The body which represents publicans throughout Dublin indicated that it will lead to higher food price which will be bad for business, employment and the tourist
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LVA and VFI call for current 9% VAT rate on food to be protected Any move to increase the hospitality VAT rate could do lasting damage to the growing pub food trade, impacting on pub jobs across the country according to the two groups representing publicans. The Licensed Vintners Federation (LVA) and the Vintnersâ Federation
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The LVA is currently running a campaign aimed at promoting Dublin pubs to millennials. The campaign seeks to highlight the unique character of Dublin pubs, as well as the many contributions they make to the social life of the capital. For the campaign, the LVA is partnering with 7 major drink brands, with each brand
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The LVA has recently launched a partnership with TheTaste.ie to help highlight the quality of food available in pubs throughout Dublin. Over the course of this campaign we will be showcasing a range of different recipes all chosen from the menus of Dublin pubs. Anyone who has eaten in a Dublin pub over the last
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Starting December 2016, LVA member pubs and bars will benefit from discounted rates on contactless card payment terminals.
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