Local Partnerships Brewing Success

Pan and Pour Meets Boundary Brewery

When Belfast Flavours brings members together, brilliant things happen. This World Tourism Day, we celebrated a perfect example of how local collaboration creates something truly special—and sustainable—for both visitors and our community.

Introducing "Encore"

We facilitated a meeting between Pan and Pour and Boundary Brewery that led to something exciting: an exclusive IPA brewed specifically for ICC Belfast. The beer, christened "Encore" by the ICC team themselves, shows what's possible when local businesses work together to offer visitors a genuine taste of Belfast.

Andrew Dougan, Co-Chair of Belfast Flavours and the driving force behind Pan and Pour and Yellow Door, puts it perfectly: "I'm a firm believer in the circular economy and sustainability is in our DNA. This exciting opportunity underpins our relationship with ICC and their belief in us as a local business to serve their international audiences on the global stage."

More Than Just a Beer

Brewed less than a mile from the ICC, Encore represents something bigger than a great drink. It's about breaking free from globalised supply chains and giving international delegates a real flavour of Belfast—made by Belfast people with local creativity and pride.

"For me, sustainability isn't a slogan. It's a responsibility," Andrew explains. "I'm committed to buying the best locally and reinvesting locally. I don't think business should be about sucking the profits out of Northern Ireland but about keeping the value here."

What Belfast Flavours Does Best

This partnership perfectly captures our mission: connecting chefs, producers, venues, and the people who bring our city's culture to life. Whether it's through storytelling-led walking tours, farm-to-table dining, or collaborations like this one, our members ensure visitors leave with memories that go way beyond the plate or glass.

Belfast Flavours isn't just about showcasing great food and drink—we're proving that collaboration and authenticity can transform how visitors experience our city.

Ready to be part of something special? Join Belfast Flavours today and discover what's possible when great local businesses work together.

Belfast Flavours is supported by Belfast City Council and DAERA via the NI Regional Food Programme.