Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife

The country’s licensing laws mean the supermarket has opened a pub so it can sell alcohol, while campaigners are fighting to help other venues open and get people dancing At first sight The Middle Ale in Dundonald, Northern Ireland looks just like…
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Published4 h ago (Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:27:40 GMT)
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AuthorDavid Renshaw