The Licensing Panel B of Camden Council met on Thursday 3 September 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences. The panel was scheduled to discuss applications for Dubai Bites at 77 Tottenham Court Road and Fresh Food & Wine at 232 Camden High Street.

Dubai Bites, 77 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 2HQ

The panel was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Dubai Bites, a restaurant located in the Bloomsbury ward. The application sought permission for live music, recorded music, performance of dance, and late-night refreshments, with proposed operating hours extending until 01:30 from Monday to Sunday. The application also included proposed opening hours from 08:30 to 01:30 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 09:30 to 01:30 on Sundays.

Representations opposing the application were received from the Police, the Licensing Authority, Environmental Health, a local resident, and a residents' association. Concerns were raised regarding the potential for public nuisance and crime and disorder, particularly due to the proposed late operating hours and the location's proximity to residential areas. The Metropolitan Police noted high rates of crime and disorder in the area and expressed concerns that the application lacked sufficient conditions to address the licensing objectives. The Licensing Authority's representation highlighted that the proposed hours were outside the council's framework hours and that the applicant's operating schedule was insufficient to mitigate potential risks. The Noise Pollution Environmental Health Authority also raised concerns about public nuisance, recommending reduced hours and additional noise control conditions. A local resident, Michael Romberg, objected due to the potential exacerbation of existing noise issues on Tottenham Street. The Charlotte Street Association also objected, citing concerns about public nuisance and the detrimental effect on residential amenity, particularly regarding the late hours and potential for noise from the restaurant and its patrons.

The applicant's operating schedule included conditions such as controlled access by security with numbers limited to less than 80 after hours, measures to prevent rowdy behaviour, ensuring noise was kept to a minimum, and a restriction on under-18s after 11 pm.

Fresh Food & Wine, 232 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QS

The panel was also scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Fresh Food & Wine, an off-licence located in the Camden Town ward. The application sought permission for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 08:00 and 00:00, Monday to Sunday. The proposed opening hours were from 00:00 to 23:59 daily.

Six representations opposing the application were received from a Ward Councillor, the Metropolitan Police, the Licensing Authority, Trading Standards, a Residents Association, and one resident. Councillor Patricia Callaghan objected on the grounds of prevention of public nuisance, citing existing issues with street drinking and aggressive behaviour in Camden Town and arguing that extending alcohol sales would exacerbate these problems. The Metropolitan Police objected due to concerns about cumulative impact, crime and disorder, and public nuisance, highlighting the area's existing issues with alcohol-related crime, drug dealing, and anti-social behaviour, and noting the recent introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order to address street drinking. The Licensing Authority's representation argued that the proposed hours were outside the council's framework hours for off-licences and that the applicant had not demonstrated that extended hours would not adversely affect the licensing objectives. Trading Standards recommended refusal until the premises could be physically assessed, given it was still under construction. The resident group TRACT objected on the grounds of crime and disorder and public nuisance, stating that the area already suffered from significant street drinking and that the proposed hours, particularly the 8 am start time, were excessive.

The applicant's operating schedule included numerous conditions related to CCTV, staff training, the Challenge 25 proof of age scheme, restrictions on the sale of strong beers and single cans, and an incident book.

The panel was also scheduled to discuss guidance on remote meetings held under the Licensing Act 2003 and associated regulations.