Yenka Limited
Lewisham Council has granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern, but the business 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 Yenka Limited, the applicant company, cannot legally trade until a qualified DPS is appointed and notified to the council, as stated by Lewisham 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 discovered three counterfeit handbags at the premises, according to a report to the committee.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Lewisham Council refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The Railway Tavern cannot legally trade until a qualified Designated Premises Supervisor is appointed. Source 1 Source 2
- Concerns about counterfeit goods and non-compliant vapes were raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards. Source
- A joint inspection in July 2026 found three counterfeit handbags at The Railway Tavern. Source
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