As the cost of living continues to soar, a number of hospitality businesses have been forced to close.
Whether it is rising energy prices, increases in the cost of goods from suppliers, or heightened labour costs - many venues across the region are struggling.
Speaking to Belfast Live earlier this week, Hospitality Ulster's Colin Neill said the current situation is "worse than Covid" for business owners. He warned the situation may worsen throughout the summer and into winter months, as more members of the public continue to struggle financially and as businesses are battered by rising costs.
