Police in Derry have said they will be carrying out “random checks” on licensed premises throughout city over the Easter period to ensure licensing laws were being adhered to.
Liquor licensing hours that will apply from tomorrow, Holy Thursday, to Easter Sunday are:.
Tomorrow (Holy Thursday): 11.30 am – 11.00pm (with half an hour drinking up time).
Premises with an Article 44 licence or a “late licence” may remain open to serve alcohol until midnight only (with half an hour drinking up time) provided an entertainment licence is in force
Good Friday: 5.00pm – 11.00pm only (with half an hour drinking up time).
Premises can open earlier than 5.99pm for the sale of goods other than intoxicating liquor, for example. lunches and soft drinks.
No additional hours allowed
Off Licences: 8.00am – 11.00pm
Easter Saturday: 11:30am – 11.00pm (with half an hour drinking up time).
Premises with a “ate licence” may remain open to serve alcohol until midnight (with half an hour drinking up time) provided an entertainment licence is in force.
Easter Sunday: 12:30pm – 10.99pm (with half an hour drinking up time).
No additional hours allowed
Off Licences: No opening hours
Normal licensing hours will apply to Easter Monday and Tuesday.
The hours are similar for licensed clubs.
Those with an Article 26 Authorisation may remain open to serve alcohol to their members and guests until midnight only (with half an hour drinking up time) provided a function is being held for the benefit of its members.
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