'We are delighted to have completed the sale': Boutique Belfast hotel acquired out of administration securing the venue's future and almost 50 jobs

House Belfast, a 31-room hotel has been acquired by Havana Trading No.3 Ltd

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Claire Cartmill Business Reporter Back to school, back to business.. As schools return, so too does business momentum across Northern Ireland — and this week has been no exception. One of the top stories grabbing readers' attention is the positive news that House Belfast, the stylish 31-room boutique hotel, has been acquired out of administration by Havana Trading No.3 Ltd. This acquisition secures the future of the much-loved venue and safeguards nearly 50 jobs. Meanwhile, in the hospitality sector, there's been a mix of highs and lows. The closure of two Northern Ireland fish and chip shops, due to rising costs, struck a chord with readers and highlights the ongoing pressures many small businesses continue to face. And also speaking of chippies, a beloved Ballymena takeaway has made national headlines named among the UK's top 40 fish and chip shops in the prestigious National Fish & Chip Awards 2026. The owner credited the success to their "incredible team and our wonderful customers". As always, we want to hear from you! If you're celebrating a business milestone, have a new appointment to share, or know of a fantastic local business we should feature in our Love Your Local spotlight — get in touch claire.cartmill@jpress.co.uk or use our business@newsletter.co.uk. Claire x       Belfast private limited company saves 31-room Northern Ireland hotel for undisclosed sum           Business news           Historic NI estate opens to guests for the first time in centuries with £1.7m cabin retreat           Improved results as NI biotechnology business emerges from 'survival mode'           Ireland's largest construction firm buys leading NI contractor for undisclosed sum           NI furniture manufacturer powers ahead with 'significant' rooftop solar investment           Musgrave doubles down on 'Love Local' with major £14million investment in NI food sector           Popular 4-star hotel in picturesque seaside resort goes on market           NI leads the UK in start-ups — now it needs the 'finance awareness to match ambition' says British Business Bank director                 Love Your Local               'We're still a family business, and our roots remain firmly in Limavady': How three teenage brothers turned a garage in NI into a global healthcare leader     ​NI 'world class breweries' come out on top for quality, taste and innovation                 Community business                     Co Antrim chippy is making waves as UK's best and only NI shop in 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards             Family-run NI tyre firm honours local legacy after acquiring Ballymoney centre for undisclosed sum     Pictures and video: World's only barber shop and railway museum in NI steals prestigious UK High Street crown in public vote                   View more news

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