Portadown venues are tops for hospitality

Two Portadown venues have been named among the Top 100 hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland.

The Head O’ The Road and McConville’s, were revealed as winners at a prestigious gala event held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast last Wednesday (19 February).

Esther and John Lawson, Head O’ The Road Portadown receiving their Hospitality Ulster Top 100 Award from Chairman Danny Coyles.

placeholder image — Esther and John Lawson, Head O’ The Road Portadown receiving their Hospitality Ulster Top 100 Award from Chairman Danny Coyles.

Organised by industry body, Hospitality Ulster, the event was hosted by entertainment legends Tim McGarry and Pamela Ballantine alongside former Rugby International players Ugo Monye and Tommy Bowe.

Recognising the huge contribution of all the Top 100 winners, each venue received equal recognition for their role in driving forward industry standards.

Willard D Barber and Michael Murphy, McConville’s Portadown receiving their Hospitality Ulster Top 100 Award from former England Rugby player Ugo Monye.

The 100 winners were all placed into a draw to win a range of spectacular prizes. A branded car for a year courtesy of Donnelly Group and Oasis Retail Services was won by Cellar Bar Lurgan

Local SDLP Councillor Eamon Mc Neill has congratulated Mc Convilles Bar, Head O The Road, Tartaraghan and also Keegans Bar Armagh, whose owners are from Ballyhegan, on being named in 2020 NI’s Top 100 hospitality businesses.

Funds raised on the night were donated to The Benevolent, a charity that provides help to current and former employees of the drinks industry and their families.