The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 10 June 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for the review of a premises licence for Recanto Kings, following concerns raised by Home Office Immigration Enforcement.

Review of Premises Licence for Recanto Kings

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application for the review of the premises licence for Recanto Kings, located at Unit 25 Sapcote Trading Centre, High Road, NW10 2DH. The application was submitted by Home Office Immigration Enforcement, with grounds for review citing the prevention of crime and disorder.

The report pack indicated that the review stemmed from an enforcement visit on 22 March 2025, during which four individuals were encountered working at the premises. Two of these individuals were found to be working without the lawful right to do so. This led to a civil penalty of £40,000 being issued to Recanto K Limited for employing individuals without the right to work in the UK. The penalty remained outstanding at the time of the meeting.

The report detailed a history of the premises, including multiple complaints, breaches of licence conditions, and previous enforcement actions. These included issues such as overcrowding, sale of alcohol to intoxicated patrons, disorderly conduct, and noise complaints. The Metropolitan Police also submitted a representation, highlighting concerns regarding the prevention of crime and disorder, and noting a pattern of repeated Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) variations and transfers of ownership within the same family unit. Both the Home Office Immigration Enforcement and the Metropolitan Police recommended the revocation of the premises licence.

The report pack also included the current premises licence for Recanto Kings, detailing its authorised licensable activities and opening hours. The licence permitted live music, recorded music, performances of dance, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol both on and off the premises. The opening hours extended until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The sub-committee was provided with extensive supporting evidence, including details of the enforcement visit, correspondence regarding the civil penalty, and a timeline of application and complaint history related to the premises. The report pack also contained representations from the Licensing Authority and the Metropolitan Police, both of which supported the review and recommended the revocation of the licence.

The potential outcomes for the sub-committee to consider, as outlined in the report, included modifying, removing, or adding conditions to the licence; excluding the sale of alcohol or other licensable activities; removing the Designated Premises Supervisor; suspending the licence for up to three months; or revoking the licence entirely.