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Smoke and Pepper

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Kensington and Chelsea Council considered Smoke and Pepper's application to extend its opening hours until 3 am in August 2026.

Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application from Smoke and Pepper, a restaurant at 166 Earl's Court Road, to extend its opening hours until 3 am in August 2026. The application sought to extend late-night refreshment and opening hours seven days a week, and to remove two conditions restricting sales to delivery drivers only. A decision was expected within five working days of the meeting, based on promoting licensing objectives.

The application by Bun and Butter Limited, the applicant, faced strong opposition from residents and local councillors. Concerns were raised about potential increases in noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour if the hours were extended. The current licence restricts late-night refreshment to takeaways for delivery drivers only and prohibits supply to the public between 11 pm and 3 am.

No further meetings are currently scheduled regarding Smoke and Pepper's application to vary its premises licence. The restaurant, located at 166 Earl's Court Road, sought to change its operating conditions, including extending its opening times from midnight or 1 am to 3 am daily.

Key facts

  1. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered the application on 2026-08-06. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  2. The application sought to extend opening hours to 3 am seven days a week. Source 1 Source 2
  3. The application also sought to remove two conditions restricting sales to takeaways for delivery drivers only. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Residents and councillors opposed the application due to fears of noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  5. A decision on the application was expected within five working days of the meeting. Source
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