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How a weird legal principle led to a Lidl pub | In Case You Missed It

United KingdomPublished May 31, 2026

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In a world first, Lidl is opening a pub just outside Belfast. So how did we get here? The answer lies in a century of complex laws and licensing rules unique to Northern Ireland, with roots stretching all the way back to partition. What seems like an unusual business move is actually the result of decades of legal re…

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May 31, 2026
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