Railway Tavern
Lewisham Council has granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern but it cannot trade until a Designated Premises Supervisor is appointed.
Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee B granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern in October 2026, but refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). This means the pub, located at 401 Southend Lane, cannot legally trade until a qualified individual is appointed to the DPS role and notified to the council.
The refusal to appoint a DPS followed concerns raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards regarding suspected counterfeit goods, non-compliant vapes, and a history of regulatory breaches. A joint inspection in July 2026 reportedly discovered three counterfeit handbags at the premises. The business will remain closed until a qualified DPS is appointed.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee B granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The committee refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The pub cannot legally trade until a qualified DPS is appointed and notified to the council. Source 1 Source 2
- A joint inspection on July 31, 2026, discovered three counterfeit handbags at the premises. Source
- The Licensing Sub-Committee B met on October 6, 2026, to consider the application. Source 1 Source 2
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