We find ourselves in the midst of the usual and unusual Easter licensing hours fiasco.  A set of laws that makes sense to no man, but by which we must abide.  So to make things a wee bit easier here’s an easy reference guide to when you can and cannot buy drink.

Good Friday Saturday Easter Sunday
ON-SALES OFF-SALES ON-SALES OFF-SALES ON-SALES OFF-SALES
5PM-11PM 8AM-11PM
5PM-11PM*
8PM-11PM
8AM-12AM**
Normal 12:30PM-10PM Closed
*If attached to an onsale premises
**Late license

I compiled this list from the excellent column Easter is Easter. Christianity ruins it for everyone by Belfast Barman on Slugger O Toole I advise you to take a wee trip over there and read his excellent analysis of just how ludicrous this whole thing is.

Chris Caldwell

Author: Chris Caldwell

Chris Caldwell at your service! My favourite things are eating and Theatre, I have 2 small sons called Alex and Max who are more mustard than Hellmann's. I spend my days trying to wrangle them and exploring my favourite city - BELFAST! My favourite films are horror, my fav music is metal and my favourite Beatle is Ringo, mainly his work on Thomas the Tank.