SINCE 1872
The Voice of Northern Ireland's Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Ulster represents and supports hospitality businesses across Northern Ireland at a time of unprecedented challenge. With rising costs, policy uncertainty, and sustained pressure on margins, our role is clear: to give members a strong, credible voice, to protect the sector, and to advocate for fair, workable policies that allow businesses to survive and thrive.
Latest News
Hospitality Ulster Campaigns ... Rates & VAT
20 July 2026
Hospitality Ulster… • The unsustainable increases under Reval26- PAUSED • VAT in Northern Ireland- now being debated in Westminster. What Next?
Reduced 5% VAT Relief is Here but the Devil is in the Detail.
02 July 2026
With the temporary 5% VAT rate effective from 25 June 2026, now is the critical time to ensure you are staying compliant. While the headline rate reduction sounds straightforward, the detail could have real cost implications (and opportunities!) for your business.
NI Pubs, Bars, Hotels, and Restaurants Back UK Campaign for Hospitality VAT Cut
01 July 2026
Pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés and hotels across Northern Ireland are throwing their support behind a new UK-wide campaign calling on the Government to cut VAT for hospitality from 20% to 10%.