The Licensing Guys are delighted to have obtained a Premises Licence for the soon to open Brusco Restaurant in Brighton. It will be a refined and intimate modern bistro style wine-bar designed to enhance the vibrant character of Montpelier Place. With seating for approximately 20 patrons, the focus will be on providing a relaxed and sophisticated experience centred around premium wines and carefully curated small plates and light bites.

This warm, intimate, and community-integrated space will enhance the diverse character of the area by providing a relaxed and thoughtful experience centred around a small selection of carefully chosen bites and plates, premium wines, and a refined food and drinks menu. The aim is to enhance the desired diversity of the area's evening economy.

Operating a low-impact, quality-focused model without late-night events, guests will enjoy quality produce in an environment where community safety is a principal value; the premises is fitted with full internal and external CCTV coverage, and comprehensive staff training covers Challenge 25, refusal of service, and incident logging. The venue's intimate size allows continuous supervision in a calm, seated environment, with no standing bar service or accommodation for large drinking groups, enabling careful management of door closure and dispersal after 22:00 hours to encourage guests to leave quietly and respectfully, alongside maintaining ongoing contact with neighbours.

This modest application was written with regard to the unique considerations of operating within the Brighton Special Stress Area and demonstrates a clear commitment to being a responsible and valuable addition to the community. The smaller scale is inherently less likely to contribute to the cumulative impact concerns regarding large crowds and dispersal issues. The proposed operating hours are consistent with the Council's matrix guidance for similar quality, food-inclusive establishments in the SSA, aiming for a terminal hour which is earlier than the advised midnight for licensable activities.

Congratulations James, and best of luck with your new, exciting business!

This week also saw Nick and Jess from The Licensing Guys travel down to the sensational Il Cortile Artisan Italian Restaurant at Warfield near BRACHNELL to assist hands-on in the transition of the Premises Licence from the previous to current owners.

There's a lot to be done, re the s51 Authorisations, Staff Training, Incident Book, Refusals Register and CCTV Check Log Book - but the food and coffee made it all worthwhile. Good luck with your new business, Giorgio and Federica!

This is our best good news story all week, and a great way to start the month!

Garry and Lauren took on a dilapidated and bankrupt pub in Wigan in 2023 and have turned it around. They have put on numerous community events in their grounds and used up their annual allocation of Temporary Events Notices in just six months. They therefore applied to extend their closing time until 01:00hrs every night, and license a temporary bar in their backyard of their pub so that they could continue to grow their business.

Unfortunately six people objected, and the Council awarded four of them anonymity because apparently they felt intimidated through a 'genuine' yet unexplained and unevidenced fear of violence. However the community rallied round with letters of support and well over one hundred supporters placed comments on the Facebook page of the local newspaper covering the story.

The Hearing was held at Wigan Town Hall in the impressive Council Chamber, and the Public Gallery was packed by customers who had taken the day off to come down to show their support. The Licensing Guys made the case for the pub, a local councillor made the case for the anonymous objectors, and the Committee decided - to grant the varied Licence as applied for - Result!

Here are Gary, Lauren and a few of their supporters after the Hearing on the steps of the Town Hall. Well done, Chapos!

This week saw The Licensing Guys training a class full of Store Managers for Midcounties Co-operative in Wolverhampton Street, WALSALL.

As you are aware, all Co-ops are licensed and we have the honour of training the store managers who will be assuming the role of Designated Premises Supervisors at stores across the Midlands in the coming months.

COVID saw a massive expansion of online courses as people had no choice than to study at home on their own computers as nearly all class-based learning as suspended. Indeed, may of you will have studied online through us available on our website here: https://thelicensingguys.com/product/aplh-rqf-award-for-personal-licence-holders-qualify-at-home/

However many students and organisations prefer in person training through pop up classes on their own sites, and this is one such example. We have other courses for the Co-op in Oxford and the Forest of Dean next month.

Some customers want us to come to their pubs and train their staff there as well. This coming week we are in Grantham, Lincolnshire. So, if you are a Local Pubwatch or large venue and want us to come to your premises to train a class of your staff, please get in touch with our new Head of Training by email at: carline@thelicensingguys.com

This experienced and successful food retailer running predominantly Asian foodstuffs recently opened their latest store at 182 High Street as a supermarket providing a wide range of food and drink products. They now now needed authorisation to sell alcohol, for consumption off the premises only, during the opening hours of operation of the business both from the premises and by way of a delivery services. They came to the Licensing Guys for a smooth application and speedy authorisation.

Reba took the case, and tru to form, the new Premises Licence was issued automatically after the 28 day Consultation with zero objections from anyone. Well done, Reba and Congratulations, Scotty!

The Ravine Club in Belle Vue Street, Pemberton, Lancashire have won the TLG prize of earliest successful Temporary Event Notice for New Year's Eve of 2024. It's hardly surprising as the proprietor, Samantha SWEENEY, is highly capable and runs one of the best rated Social Clubs in the area, according to the results of the 'Let the Good Times Roll' poll in their Local Newspaper.

Are you the kind of licensee who is running around the High Street on Christmas Eve trying to do your Christmas Shopping for the family? Of course not! So: Be like Sam and don't leave your festive arrangements to the last minute. Give us a call or drop us an email to sort out your extended hours this Christmas and New Year in plenty of time this year!

Massive congratulations to Hardikkumar who has recently acquired the Kings Angel Off Licence in Barnsbury Road, LONDON, adding it to his growing portfolio of successful shops, and will be rebadged as Barnsbury Express. The Licensing Guys have transferred the Premises Licence and varied the Designated Premises Supervisor in his favour, so everything is now on track with the new project. Good luck, my friend!

We've licensed the former Thomas COOK travel agency as a Convenience Store with Off Licence, in the middle of a Cumulative Impact Police area! Congratulations, Sinthujan!

We've obtained a Licence on this lovely bakery, famed for their freshly made baguettes to piping hot jacket potatoes, and other delicious baked goods, in Staffordshire. Well done, Sabastian!

We've obtained a Premises Licence for the cafe/restaurant of the Vita Students complex at Park Place within Cardiff University. Congratulations, Shy!

We obtained a Premises Licence following a contested Hearing concerning the former Munchies fast food outlet, overcoming Objections from the Police who caused the previous Licence to be revoked in February this year. Good luck with your new business, Mo and Vicky!

We obtained a Premises Licence following coming to terms with the Metropolitan Police, on the Event and Conferencing Suite located in the Garden House of Eccleston Place for The Arterial Group, part of the Westminster Estate. Fantastic news, Hannah and Mosta!

Rowles Farm Partnership is on a mission to produce premium, single-estate English wines that honour their family heritage while securing the future of their farm. They came to The Licensing Guys to ensure they had the right permissions to:

Host guided tours, tastings, and private dining experiences in their stunning vineyard.

Operate a 'pick, pack, and despatch' service for online and phone orders.

The result? A smoothly granted licence, allowing them to share their passion for English wine with the world. Cheers to their continued success!

Based in Great Missenden, Vyn Dene approached us to secure a reliable route to market-and, as proud sponsors of Wines of Great Britain, we were thrilled to help.

With a 100% success rate for our vineyard clients, this application was no exception. Congratulations to Vyn Dene-we can't wait to see their wines flourish!

Nestled near Bath, Tennygrove Vineyard is the passion project of Ally and Rupert, who transformed spare farmland into a thriving vineyard. They needed a licence to:

Create a social area for visitors to enjoy their wines. Expand their online retail sales with a 'pick, pack, and despatch' operation.

Another seamless approval! Their Somerset terroir is now officially open for tastings and tours.

Croxford Wine Estates are preparing to launch their Brixworth Manor wines this summer-complete with open days, tasting tours, and even a private airstrip!

We secured their licence and provided personal licence training for their team. Takeoff for success? Sorted!

Christopher at Winding Wood Vineyard in Hungerford wanted to enhance his tours and tastings with extended hours.

Our team varied their Premises Licence-now they're all set for a summer of wine-filled adventures!

When Rachel acquired Off The Line Vineyard, she needed a quick and smooth licence transfer.

As longstanding supporters of Wines of Great Britain, we ensured a hassle-free transition-so she could focus on growing her vineyard legacy.