The Playroom
Hackney Council curtailed The Playroom's late-night licence in July 2026 due to noise concerns.
Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee D curtailed the late-night licence for The Playroom, a basement venue at 75 Kingsland High Street, in July 2026. This decision followed concerns from residents and the Environmental Protection team regarding noise complaints and statutory nuisance at the premises.
The applicant, London LJ Limited, had sought authorisation for recorded music until 3am and alcohol sales until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays as part of its premises licence application. No further meetings or decisions regarding The Playroom's licence are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee D curtailed The Playroom's late-night licence in July 2026. Source
- The Playroom is a basement venue at 75 Kingsland High Street, Dalston. Source
- London LJ Limited applied for recorded music until 3am and alcohol sales until 2:30am. Source
- The Environmental Protection team cited noise complaints and statutory nuisance. Source
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