Vertical Drinking
Westminster City Council is considering a new premises licence for DILA, which involves the retail sale of alcohol.
Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) heard representations in March 2026 concerning a new premises licence application for DILA, located at 27-31 Charlotte Street. Fitzrovia Operations Limited applied for late-night refreshment and the retail sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, with proposed hours extending to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Environmental Health raised concerns about public nuisance and safety regarding the application.
The Licensing Sub-Committee (2) retired to consider the DILA application in private, with a decision expected within five working days of March 19, 2026. The topic of vertical drinking, which involves consuming alcohol while standing, is often a consideration in such licensing applications for bars and late-night venues. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this specific application.
Key facts
- Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) heard representations on a new licence for DILA on March 19, 2026. Source
- The DILA application seeks a licence for late-night refreshment and retail sale of alcohol for consumption on and off premises. Source
- Proposed hours for DILA extend to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 11:30 pm on other days. Source
- Environmental Health raised concerns regarding public nuisance and safety for the DILA application. Source
- A decision on the DILA licence application was expected within five working days of March 19, 2026. Source
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