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Lidl opens pub in Northern Ireland amid licensing law battle

Supermarket chain Lidl has opened a licensed venue called The Middle Ale to bypass strict local laws, sparking a campaign for other nightlife venues.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 22 Sept 2026 · updated 2d ago

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  1. Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife The Guardian Business ·

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  • Lidl
  • The Middle Ale
  • Northern Ireland