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Bill Wolsey in the Merchant Hotel, Belfast. Mr Wolsey has described how he took a gamble on peace in Northern Ireland lasting to open the capital's first five star hotelplaceholder image

Merchant founder ‘gambled on peace’ to open first five star hotel in Belfast

Bill Wolsey in the Merchant Hotel, Belfast. Mr Wolsey has described how he took a gamble on peace in Northern Ireland lasting to open the capital's first five star hotel.placeholder image

Hospitality is Northern Ireland’s ‘Cinderella’ industry, says Bill Wolsey

Belfast’s iconic AA red five-star hotel, The Merchant, marks its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades of unrivalled luxury and world-class hospitality in the heart of the Cathedral Quarterplaceholder image

‘We were told it wouldn’t work’: NI's iconic hotel marks 20 year milestone

Pictured (l-r) is Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group, with Sharon & John Bailey, Maxol Edenderry’s licensees and Kevin Paterson, Retail Manager NI, The Maxol Groupplaceholder image

Edenderry Service Station celebrates win at Maxol Excellence Awards

There’s plenty of dining options this summer at The Merchant Hotel, Belfastplaceholder image

From a champagne dinner to afternoon tea with a twist at The Merchant Hotel

Pictured is Adina Mulkerns, Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group, Terry Mulkerns and Norman Graham, regional manager, The Maxol Groupplaceholder image

Gallery: Maxol honours 'best in the business' at NI Excellence Awards in Belfast

Head of Research and Insights, Valerie Ludlow and Managing Director of The Formula, Emma Murray launch the second annual conference - tackling culture, communication and accountability in the workplace.placeholder image

Poor leadership under the spotlight at NI’s leading employer insights event

Hannah Sharman-Cox (Pinnacle Guide), Aaron Dugan and Emily Doherty (The Merchant Hotel) and Siobhan Payne (Pinnacle Guide) with members of The Cocktail Bar team at The Merchant Hotel, pictured with the plaque to mark the Cocktail Bar’s Outstanding 2 Pin status in the Pinnacle Guideplaceholder image

Sip, sip, hooray! NI Cocktail bar gets global award and pinned for excellence!

The Cocktail Bar at Belfast’s famous Merchant Hotelplaceholder image

Belfast hotel launches ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ £1,000 cocktail

From left, Peter Murray, associate director, RBC Brewin Dolphin, Brendan Mooney, CEO, Kainos, Clare Guinness, CEO, Belfast Chamber and Oliver Loughead, associate director, RBC Brewin Dolphinplaceholder image

Kainos CEO delivers key message at NI Chamber event

The Quirky Cricketer cafe has opened in Lisburn Cricket Club's Wallace Park clubhouse. Pic credit: NIWDplaceholder image

The Quirky Cricketer cafe opens its doors

Belfast's The Cocktail Bar in the Merchant Hotel is one of only 20 in the world to be added to a prestigious list of top cocktail barsplaceholder image

NI cocktail bar is one of only 20 in the world to be added to a prestigious list

The Cocktail Bar at Belfast’s famous Merchant Hotel has been named Five Star Hotel Bar of the Year at the prestigious Bar of The Year Awardsplaceholder image

Which Northern Ireland bar has been named 'best' at prestigious Dublin awards?

Former Merchant Cocktail Bar manager, Sean Muldoon and co-founder of The Dead Rabbit NYC will be joined in conversation with renowned mixologist Jillian Vose are now partnering on the launch of a new cocktail bar concept called Hazel and Apple in Charleston, South Carolina. Pictured is an artist’s impressionplaceholder image

NI founder of The Dead Rabbit NYC to preview new American concept in Belfast

Transport workers taking part in a 24 hour strike in east Belfast on 1 December. Ulsterbus, Metro, Glider and Goldliner buses and coaches were locked in depots across Northern Ireland while workers picketed outside. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEyeplaceholder image

Concerns transport strikes will destroy daytime Christmas trade

Lisburn-based integrated communications agency, Rumour Mill Creative Communications, picked up two gongs at the PRCA DARE Awards 2023placeholder image

Lisburn-based communications agency picked up two gongs

Rumour Mill Creative Communications named small consultancy of the year at PRCA DARE Awards 2023

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The Merchant has been recognised by travel giant, Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great reviews on Tripadvisor, placing winners amongst the 10% of all listings on the site globallyplaceholder image

Belfast’s Merchant Hotel secures spot in top 10% of world’s hotels

Revelers celebrating New Year's Eve in Belfast at the Thirsty Goat. Picture by Pacemaker Pressplaceholder image

IN PICTURES: Covid rules fail to dampen New Year’s Eve spirits

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Luxurious city breaks in NI

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Hotel owner Bill Wolsey warns ‘morale’ is on the floor in hospitality industry, ...

L-R: Kerry Rooney, Haslem team member, James Sinton, group finance director, Beannchor, Phil Pettitt, Haslem team member, Conall Wolsey, director, Beannchor, and Josh Fraser, Haslem team member are pictured at the group’s new £4 million development at Lisburn Square, Haslem Hotel. Creating 50 new jobs, Haslem features 45 stylish bedrooms, an 80-seater open plan lobby and bar area, a 68-seater restaurant, residents’ gym, and conference room. Targeted at business travellers from the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom, as well as Lisburn locals, Haslem’s contemporary art paired with a neutral colour scheme epitomises a modern, urban style, reflecting the needs of these visitors. For more information, visit http://www.haslemhotel.com/ or connect with Haslem Hotel on Facebook or Instagram @HaslemHotel.placeholder image

New £4 million hotel opens its doors in heart of Lisburn

Pictured is Bill Wolsey, managing director, Beannchor Groupplaceholder image

Reopening reveals new look for The Merchant

Leading hotelier Bill Wolseyplaceholder image

Bill Wolsey: Politicians need to have courage to provide clarity over lockdown e...

The evolution of The Merchant’s Great Room Restaurant and Cocktail Bar will include a significant refurbishmentplaceholder image

New £750,000 investment for The Merchant

Beannchor MD Bill Wolsey joins Shauna Forbes from 3T Power as the hospitality group signs a new £500,000 renewable electricity contractplaceholder image

Beannchor signs £500k renewable power deal

Bartender Dovy Das and general manager, Gavin Carroll toast the return of the second annual Festival of Prosecco to Belfasts five-star Merchant Hotel. Running throughout September, customers can enjoy an array of Prosecco-themed delights. Picture by Elaine Hill.placeholder image

Festival of Prosecco returns to Merchant Hotel

The Glasshouse Bar at Soho Garden, Dubaiplaceholder image

How to achieve iconic five star Merchant cocktails at home

The world-renowned Cocktail Bar at Belfast's iconic five star Merchant Hotel took over one of the top bars at Dubai's newest nightspot, Soho Garden, last weekend.

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Petra helps to run a major hospitality business including the award-winning Merchant Hotel alongside husband Billplaceholder image

Why Petra Wolsey believes in pushing the boundaries

Nicole Kane from Muriels Café Bar, Belfast, is pictured with Sean Muldoon at the Dead Rabitt, NYC.placeholder image

Owner of the World's Best Bar crowns Belfast bartender winner of coveted prize

Brexit is a self-inflicted wound says hotelier Bill Wolseyplaceholder image

Travel visas would hit tourism hard warns Wolsey

The Courtyard Bar at Bullitt Belfast.placeholder image

What to expect from the new £7million hotel that opens in Belfast this Saturday

Beannchor directors Petra and Conall Wolsey at the site of the new hotelplaceholder image

Bullitt hotel on target to create 100 new jobs

William John Mulholland caused £1,100 of damage in the incident at the five-star Merchant Hotelplaceholder image

Merchant Hotel: Man appeals jail term for smashing antique candelabra

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