The Crane & Tap
Richmond upon Thames Council is considering an application to vary the licence for The Crane & Tap pub, facing resident objections.
The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council considered an application on October 12, 2026, to vary the premises licence for The Crane & Tap, a pub at 1 Brewery Lane, Twickenham. Residents have voiced strong objections, fearing the changes would transform the pub into a 'vertical drinking establishment' and increase noise and anti-social behaviour. The application seeks to remove a condition restricting alcohol sales to table meals on Twickenham Stadium event days, replacing it with a clicker system to monitor customer numbers.
Key facts
- The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application to vary The Crane & Tap's premises licence on October 12, 2026. Source
- The application seeks to remove a condition restricting alcohol sales to table meals on Twickenham Stadium event days. Source
- The application proposes replacing the condition with a clicker system to monitor customer numbers. Source
- Residents have voiced strong objections to the proposed licence variation. Source
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