General Industry

11pm Curfew Announced For Northern Ireland's Hospitality Businesses

By Dave Simpson
11pm Curfew Announced For Northern Ireland's Hospitality Businesses

Northern Ireland's first minister, Arlene Foster, has announced that an 11pm curfew for Northern Ireland's hospitality businesses will be implemented from midnight on Wednesday September 30.

Alcohol Sales Cut-Off Time

As part of the new curfew, Northern Ireland's pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotel bars will be required to cease selling alcohol at 10.30pm and close by 11pm.

No Exceptions

The first minister stated that there will no exceptions to the curfew and it will also apply to weddings and other social events.

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