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November/December 2025
New Beryl E-Bikes Fleet Launch in Belfast
THE Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, joined Beryl CEO, Phil Ellis, at City Quays Gardens to welcome and unveil the new e-bikes that will be added to the Belfast Bikes fleet for the first time. The launch of Beryl bikes will see
Belfast Welcomes Latest Hotel Opening in the Heart of the City
MARRIOTT International has welcomed the opening of its 100th Moxy hotel in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the launch of Moxy Belfast City. Located in the heart of Belfast and the
first Moxy Hotel in Northern Ireland, the 179-key hotel is a prototypical Moxy property, showcasing the brand’s playful design and vibrant social spaces. Developed in partnership with MHL Hotel Collection, Moxy Belfast City is a
conversion project that features signature Moxy spaces from the energetic lobby where guests can check-in at Bar Moxy and receive a complimentary drink on arrival, to its lively communal spaces ideal for day to night gatherings. In addition to its buzzing public areas,
the hotel offers a grab-and-go concept, programming with a local flavour, and communal tables for guests to plug and play. Moxy Belfast City is within walking distance of Belfast City Hall, Ulster Hall, Victoria Square Shopping Centre as well as the many restaurants, bars, and nightlife that the Cathedral Quarter has to offer. “Reaching 100 hotels in EMEA is a
proud moment for the Moxy brand,” said Neal Jones, Chief Operating Officer – Europe & Africa Premium & Select, Marriott International. “Moxy Belfast City embodies everything our guests love about the brand-bold design, energetic service, and a sense of fun that’s unmistakably Moxy. This latest addition to the portfolio continues Moxy Hotels approach of challenging the conventional hotel stays since its inception a decade ago. The brand has established itself as a leader in the upper midscale lifestyle segment across the region, with now 100 hotels in operation across 18 destinations
South Belfast
Accommodation Awarded Prestigious 1 MICHELIN Key
REGENCY House, a boutique townhouse in the heart of Belfast, has become the first venue in Northern Ireland to be awarded ‘1
Key’ in the MICHELIN Guide’s
prestigious International
hotel selection. After rigorous evaluation led by an
esteemed panel of industry experts, the south Belfast property, which is situated in the city’s historic Queen’s Quarter, was awarded 1 MICHELIN Key, signifying it as ‘a very special stay – a true gem with its own character and personality, and service that always goes the extra mile.’ The MICHELIN Guide experts
praised Regency House for perfectly encapsulating ‘Belfast’s ongoing cultural and architectural renaissance’, defining it as a ‘haven of modern-day luxury inside a beautiful Georgian building’.
Commenting on the major accolade,
Katie Jackson, director, Regency House, stated, “This is an incredibly special moment for the entire team at Regency House. Reputation and recommendation are vital to the success of any hospitality business, so to hold a MICHELIN key is an amazing accolade, and we are very proud to be part of The MICHELIN Guide family. “It’s been a monumental year
for Regency House following the completion of a four-year restoration project earlier this summer, and this announcement reaffirms our commitment to providing a new era of luxury experiences for both local and international guests visiting Belfast.”
in the region – representing 60 percent of the brand’s global portfolio.” Following the milestone opening of Moxy
Belfast City, the brand will continue its growth momentum in 2025 with the debut of five new hotels by the end of this year including Moxy Alfragide Lisboa (Portugal), Moxy Dublin Docklands (Ireland), Moxy Hamburg – Finkenwerder (Germany), Moxy London Piccadilly Circus (UK) and Moxy Paris La Villette (France).
100 state-of-the-art e-bikes introduced to the Belfast Bikes fleet, alongside an initial 150 pedal bikes. All 60 existing Belfast Bikes docking
stations will remain in their current locations. 300 new pedal bikes will also be introduced later this year, bringing the total fleet to 400, made up of 100 e-bikes and 300 pedal bikes. The new e-bikes have added thanks
to funding by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), with £500,000 provided as part of a boost to support active travel projects across Northern Ireland. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor
Tracy Kelly, said: “I’m delighted to officially launch the Belfast Bikes’ new Beryl fleet” “These public e-bikes are something
different for the city and will attract new users, as well as providing current users with another mode of sustainable and economical transport to get around the city. “The scheme supports our ambitions
to create a better connected, low carbon, climate resilient city and, with the boost that Beryl now bring, will deliver an improved experience for cyclists, designed to make their journey as easy, enjoyable and comfortable as possible.” Beryl CEO, Phil Ellis, said: “Belfast
residents and visitors can now experience a modernised, upgraded, and expanded micromobility fleet – including 100 new e-bikes.
2Taps Belfast Welcomes New Chef To Team Following 20th Anniversary
BELFAST’S much-loved 2Taps Wine Bar has welcomed the arrival of a new chef to its highly accomplished team. Known for his passion, creativity, and extensive experience across some of Northern Ireland’s busiest kitchens, Adam Sarhan brings with him a wealth of culinary expertise and a deep connection
to Belfast’s vibrant food culture. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for 2Taps as the restaurant revisits its culinary roots while reimagining signature dishes with a fresh, modern edge. The brother and sister duo owners of 2Taps, Jarron and Victoria O’Neill Watson,
have just celebrated the restaurant’s 20th anniversary and believe the time is right to launch a new menu under the guidance of this new appointment.
room2 Belfast Named First WELL Platinum Hotel in UK & Europe
room2 Belfast, the fully electric, operationally Net Zero hometel by sustainable hospitality developer, Lamington
Group, has achieved
Platinum certification, the highest award under the WELL Standard*. This is a landmark milestone for room2
Belfast, as the property is named the first WELL Platinum hotel in the UK and Europe, and the fourth WELL Platinum hotel in the world. WELL is the world’s leading framework for
promoting health and well-being in the built environment, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). By achieving the highest level under the prestigious standard, Lamington Group continues to demonstrate their leadership in the hospitality industry by creating spaces that positively impact wellbeing and strengthen communities. As part of the WELL Certification journey,
detailed performance verification was carried out, including on-site testing of
air, water, thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics. room2 Belfast was awarded 83 points in
total, including six ‘innovation’ points. This milestone reflects Lamington’s ambition to design and operate net-zero hotels, with room2 Belfast using 90% less carbon per night compared to the average UK hotel. This achievement adds to the property’s
impressive list of accreditations, including B Corp, Living Wage Foundation accredited, Green Tourism Gold, Greengage ECOsmart Platinum and Carbon Neutral in accordance with ISO 14064. “Well-being is a key priority for our
guests and their families. More and more, sustainability and wellbeing are recognised as interconnected and closely tied to healthy living. Achieving WELL Platinum at room2 Belfast shows that we can create spaces that support both – where comfort, health and environmental responsibility all come together,” Robert Godwin, CEO of Lamington Group stated.
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