The Drink Cellar
Havering Council has revoked the licence for The Drink Cellar and refused a new application to transfer its licence.
Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee revoked the premises licence for The Drink Cellar in April 2026, following concerns about poor supervision and bad practice. At the same meeting, the committee refused an application to transfer the licence and vary the Designated Premises Supervisor. This means the premises is no longer licensed to sell alcohol.
The Metropolitan Police objected to the transfer application, citing concerns about the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor arrangement and apparent links to a previously revoked licence from 2018. The initial licence review was prompted by issues raised by the Licensing Authority, Metropolitan Police, and Home Office Immigration Enforcement, noting the premises is within the Harold Hill Cumulative Impact Zone.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a licence transfer and DPS variation for The Drink Cellar in April 2026. Source
- Havering Council revoked The Drink Cellar's premises licence in April 2026. Source
- The Metropolitan Police lodged an objection to the licence transfer application. Source
- The licence review was initiated due to poor supervision and bad practice. Source
- The Drink Cellar is located at 59 Chippenham Road, Romford. Source
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