Lambeth Council's licensing policy
Lambeth's Licensing Sub-Committee has recently granted extended operating hours to venues, often exceeding its own policy recommendations.
Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted Metropolis London extended operating hours until 3:00 AM for alcohol and recorded music, and 3:30 AM for opening, on Fridays and Saturdays in July 2026. This decision followed an application that the Licensing Authority objected to, stating the requested hours exceeded those recommended in Lambeth's Licensing Policy.
Similarly, in March 2026, the Sub-Committee granted Milan Pizzeria a new licence to serve late-night refreshments until 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. This decision overrode concerns that these hours fell outside the council's licensing policy, which recommends closing times of midnight on Fridays and Saturdays for late-night refreshments.
The pattern of applications exceeding policy recommendations was also seen in July 2025, when Quick Stop sought to extend alcohol sales hours until 3:00 AM. This proposal met with resistance from the Licensing Authority and Public Health officials.
Key facts
- Metropolis London was granted extended hours until 3:00 AM for alcohol/music and 3:30 AM opening on Fridays/Saturdays in July 2026. Source
- The Licensing Authority objected to Metropolis London's extended hours, stating they exceeded policy recommendations in July 2026. Source
- Milan Pizzeria was granted a licence to serve late-night refreshments until 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays in March 2026. Source
- Lambeth's licensing policy recommends closing times of midnight on Fridays and Saturdays for late-night refreshments. Source
- Quick Stop sought to extend alcohol sales hours until 3:00 AM, meeting resistance from the Licensing Authority in July 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.