Michael’s career spans more than three decades including leading roles in some of the city’s most successful bars and clubs. He is currently the Director of Common Market Belfast and runs his own consultancy and training business for the hospitality trade, Bar Czar Limited.
Folllowing extensive engagement across various sectors in the first few months in the role, Belfast’s First City Centre Night Czar, Michael Stewart, has announced 4 key priorities for the time ahead
To develop and enhance late night connectivity around transport
Advocating for an End To Violence Against Women & Girls
Reinstate Culture Night in Belfast for September 2025
A common sense approach to Pavement Café Licensing
24 November 2025
Delighted to welcome the introduction of the pilot scheme, which the Purple Flag partnership have been campaigning for since 2020
16 October 2025
The news has been welcomed by Belfast City Centre Night Czar, Michael Stewart
17 September 2025
114,000 jobs sustained providing vital opportunities for young people
