The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have launched the Irish Pub Awards 2026. The launch took place in The Laurels Bar & Restaurant, Clondalkin, who are the reigning Irish Pub of the Year for 2025. Pubs are now free to enter up to ten categories with judging set to […]
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We were delighted to have so many members and friends join us for the LVA AGM & Members’ Lunch 2026 in Fire Steakhouse & Bar. The full attendance got to hear a fascinating contribution from the Chair of JD Wetherspoons, Sir Tim Martin, who was in conversation with Ivan Yates. Ivan also provided some additional
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Dublin celebrates as The Laurels Pub, Clondalkin wins Irish Pub of the Year 2025 The Blackrock and 4 Dame Lane the other Dublin winners on the night The Irish Pub Awards recognise the best in class nationally Ten category winners awarded across eight counties The Laurels in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 is celebrating being named National
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Anniversary of publication of report and âlittle progress has been madeâ 700 days since Dublin Riots on Thursday The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) is calling on the Government to blow the â20kgs of dustâ off the Dublin City Taskforce Report that has accumulated over the last year. The representative body for Dublin publicans made
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Dublin Vintners also criticised lack of action on late night costs and alcohol excise The Governmentâs decision to confirm that VAT9 will be served up for food businesses come next July was a âwelcome Budget orderâ according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). The representative group for Dublin pubs has been pressing for the
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The LVA Conference 2025 took place in the Westbury Hotel, Dublin on Wednesday 24th September. The event focused on many of the different issues that will impact on the future of the Dublin pub trade. The conference concluded with an expert panel discussion on the future of the trade featuring OisĂn Rogers of The Devonshire,
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The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has called on the Government to cut the fees for late trading in Budget 2026 to encourage more activity in the night time economy across the capital. Every time a pub wishes to remain open beyond their regular trading hours they must apply for a âSpecial Exemption Orderâ or âSEOâ.
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More than half have seen food sales decline since higher VAT rate was introduced Lunch is the meal which has seen biggest drop off in orders 9 out of 10 want VAT9 applied from Budget Day 2 in every 5 (42%) food pubs in Dublin plan to reduce their staff if the lower VAT rate
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The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the key focus should now be on advancing delivery of the Dublin Taskforce Recommendations. The Dublin vintners were speaking after the Government published their âRoadmap for Deliveryâ of the Dublin Taskforce recommendations yesterday. READ THE ROADMAP FOR DELIVERY HERE>>> Among the key initiatives included in the roadmap
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The LVA held our Summer Soireé 2025 on Tuesday 17th June 2024. Approximately 400 members and guests attended for what turned out to be a great, sun soaked evening in the grounds of Anglesea House! We would like to extend our thanks to the various suppliers who made the night possible, Musgrave Marketplace, Diageo, Heineken,
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