Lidl Northern Ireland toasts Dundonald community with opening of new pub The Middle Ale

 Lidl Northern Ireland today opened the doors to its new public house The Middle Ale in Dundonald, welcoming customers to enjoy a taste of the retailer’s award-winning range of quality wines, beers and spirits within an innovative new hospitality setting. 

Speaking at the opening, Gordon Cruikshanks, Regional Managing Director for Lidl Northern Ireland, said:

“Today marks an important milestone as we open our first ever public house and begin welcoming customers to The Middle Ale. We’re thrilled to finally bring the Dundonald community access to our full range of high quality, premium beers, wines and spirits for the first time in more than two decades.

We recognise that there has been a great deal of local interest and anticipation around this project, which is why we have taken a measured and responsible approach to its opening, ensuring it complements the local area and provides a high-quality hospitality experience for existing Lidl customers, visitors and residents alike. 

The feedback from customers so far has been extremely positive and we’re thrilled to toast the Dundonald community today and celebrate bringing our full range to local shoppers, as well as a much-needed community space to serve the thriving town.”

The Middle Ale will operate the following opening hours: Monday – Thursday 15:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 – 23:00 and Sunday 12:30 – 23:00. The associated off licence will operate in line with store opening hours: Monday - Saturday 08:00 - 22:00 and Sunday 13:00 - 18:00. 

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