The Licensing Sub Committee C met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to consider two applications for premises licences. The committee approved an application for a premises licence for The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP, and refused an application for a variation to a premises licence for Bread and Butter, 72 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY.

Application for a Premises Licence: The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP

The Licensing Sub Committee C approved the application for a premises licence for The Macbeth, located at 70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP. The decision was made in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and included specific hours for late-night refreshment, the supply of alcohol, and opening hours.

The approved hours for late-night refreshment are until 23:30 from Monday to Wednesday, 00:30 on Thursdays, and 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. For the supply of alcohol, hours are set until 23:00 from Monday to Wednesday, midnight on Thursdays, and 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday hours for both are until 22:30. Non-standard hours are permitted for New Year's Eve, Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day, extending until 01:00 the following day.

Several conditions were added to the licence, including that the outside space must close at 23:00 hours and that no more than 10 smokers are permitted outside after this time. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that these conditions would not undermine the licensing objectives.

The decision was made after considering objections from two local residents. The Licensing Authority had initially objected but withdrew their representation after the applicant agreed to reduce the winding-down period by 30 minutes. The Sub-Committee noted a significant reduction in the premises' capacity from 300 to 100 patrons and that the outside area would not be used until a table and chairs licence was obtained. The applicant was advised to obtain a table and chairs licence before using the outside area and to surrender the existing licence.

Application for a Variation - Bread and Butter, 72 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY

The Licensing Sub Committee C refused the application to vary the premises licence for Bread and Butter, located at 72 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY. The refusal was based on the belief that granting the variation would undermine the licensing objectives and negatively impact the Shoreditch Special Policy Area¹.

Representations were made by the Police, the Licensing Authority, and local residents. The Police highlighted concerns about the premises' failure to comply with existing licence conditions, citing an incident on 24 August 2025 where noise and patrons outside the premises exceeded permitted levels after 03:00. They also noted that a noise limiter had only recently been installed and had not yet been approved by the Environmental Protection Team. The Licensing Authority expressed concerns about the premises' operation over the past year, stating a lack of confidence in the Premises Licence Holder's ability to operate responsibly.

Local residents objected due to the potential impact on the area late at night. The Sub-Committee considered that despite concessions offered by the applicant, they were not confident that the licensing objectives would be upheld. Concerns were raised about the premises' ability to control noise, with a noise limiter only installed a week before the hearing and not yet approved. The Sub-Committee also noted that the premises are situated within the Shoreditch Special Policy Area and that the applicant failed to demonstrate they would not add to the cumulative impact in the area.

The Sub-Committee refused the application in its entirety, stating they had no confidence in the Premises Licence Holder and believed the licensing objectives could not be promoted by granting the variation. The Premises Licence Holder was reminded to comply with existing licence conditions and to resolve noise issues, arrange for necessary approvals, and obtain a new noise assessment report if required.