THE LEDGE….Henry McGlone, Dorman’s, Mary’s Bar and Secrets Nightclub, Magherafelt
THEY say all good things come to those who wait.
And for Henry McGlone that was certainly true on Wednesday night at the Plaza Hotel in Belfast where the Pub of the Year 2016 Awards were being held.
Henry thought he had missed the boat for a gong at the ‘Pub Oscars’ where the great and the good of the pub and grub trade turn up in hope of winning an award.
But the final award of the night was the Industry Legend award.
And no better recipient that Mid Ulster hospitality entrepreneur, Henry McGlone, owner of Dorman’s, Mary’s Bar and Secrets Nightclub in Magherafelt for his outstanding contribution to the local hospitality industry.
Olga Walls, chairman of Hospitality of Ulster, said: “Our Awards recognise and reward excellence and the important contribution local venues make, not only within their own communities, but to the hospitality industry as a whole.
“This year we further developed our award categories to ensure we recognise all the people and businesses, from the rising stars to seasoned pros that make Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry world-famous. Standards were higher than ever this year, which is a real indication of the high quality and diversity of the sector.
“I would like to congratulate all of this year’s winners and commend all of our shortlisted venues and finalists; to reach the final of a competition of this calibre is no mean feat; each and every one should be proud to be counted amongst the best in Northern Ireland.”
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