Ceyda Bay Ltd
Lewisham Council has granted a new 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 new premises licence for The Railway Tavern on October 6, 2026. However, the committee refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), meaning the pub cannot legally trade until a qualified individual is appointed and notified to the council. This decision followed concerns from the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards regarding suspected counterfeit goods and non-compliant vapes.
During a joint inspection on July 31, 2026, officers discovered three counterfeit handbags and non-compliant vapes at The Railway Tavern, as reported by Trading Standards. These findings, along with a history of regulatory breaches, contributed to the committee's decision not to appoint a DPS. The business will remain closed until a DPS is in place. Ceyda Bay Ltd was the previous licence-holding company for The Railway Tavern, which was dissolved.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee B granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern on October 6, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The committee refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor for The Railway Tavern on October 6, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Officers discovered three counterfeit handbags at The Railway Tavern during an inspection on July 31, 2026. Source
- Officers discovered non-compliant vapes at The Railway Tavern during an inspection on July 31, 2026. Source
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