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Willie Aherne elected Chair of LVA
Willie Aherne, of The Palace Bar on Fleet Street, has been elected as the new Chair of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). He takes over from outgoing Chair, Laura Moriarty of The Bracken Court Hotel and the Moriarty Group. Willie is a third generation publican, having taken over the running of The Palace from his […]
Government Inaction may lead to death of licensing legislation – LVA & VFI
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has called on the Government to publish its legislation which aims to reform the licensing laws. The legislation, which was originally proposed by this Government, has been due for publication for some time. With Dáil Éireann due to go on their summer break […]
LVA Diploma Graduation 2024
Our many congratulations to the 68 students of the LVA Diploma in Bar & Food Management on their graduation. We were thrilled to welcome so many of the students, along with their employers, partners and family members to the ceremony in The Camden. The graduation is one of the LVA’s favourite events of the year […]
LVA and VFI launch Irish Pub Awards 2024
The Irish Pub Awards 2024 were launched today, Tuesday 16th April 2024, at The Merrion Inn, Merrion Road Dublin 4. The Irish Pubs Awards are jointly presented by Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI). Pubs are now free to enter up to ten categories with judging set to take place over […]
Government study shows introduction of Living Wage must be slowed down – LVA
Govt measures are simply “too much, too fast” for hospitality businesses VAT 9% on Food Urgently Required The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the Government’s assessment on changes to employment conditions shows that the introduction of the ‘Living Wage’ must be slowed down. The LVA believes that the Government should instead commit to […]
Publicans Plan to Make VAT 9% an Election Issue
Vintners say raising VAT rate clearly damaging to hospitality Food accounts for 35% of turnover in average Dublin pub, for many it is at 50/50 The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said they plan to make the restoration of VAT 9% for food an election issue in the run up to the Local and […]
LVA Christmas Trading Hours 2023
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has published the trading hours that will be in place for pubs over the Christmas 2023 period. These specify the permitted hours of trading for the on trade, per the Intoxicating Liquor Acts 2003/ 2008. Between the periods 23rd December 2023 to 2nd January 2024, the following hours of trade […]
Night-time economy bouncing back following Dublin riots – LVA
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said that the night-time economy is bouncing back following the recent riot in Dublin. Pubs and late bars both in the city centre and across the suburbs reported strong levels of business with significant numbers of customers returning to the city centre this weekend, reassured by the strong Garda […]
Policing strategy must be adjusted to ensure high profile, sustained Garda presence on Dublin streets into 2024 and beyond
LVA praised bravery of Gardaí and emergency responders who had to react to acts of lawlessness Extra concern must be shown for welfare and security of non-national community Following the disturbing scenes in Dublin on Thursday 23rd November, the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said adjustments must be made to the policing strategy to […]
Two Dublin pubs amongst the winners at Irish Pub Awards 2023
Merrion Inn and Bad Bobs pick up awards Aunty Lena’s, Adare, Co, Limerick named Irish Pub of the Year 2023 The Irish Pub Awards recognise the best in class nationally. Nine category winners are awarded across eight counties. Two Dublin pubs were amongst the winners in the 2023 Irish Pub Awards. The Merrion Inn from […]