premises licence for The Grand Lounge
Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a licence application for The Grand Lounge in August 2025, facing objections to late-night opening hours.
In August 2025, Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee was considering an application from Grand Empire Group Limited for a premises licence for The Grand Lounge, a proposed bar and restaurant at 777 Old Kent Road. The application requested opening hours until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights, which drew objections from the Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team.
No further updates on the application's progress or any decisions made by the sub-committee have been reported since August 2025. There are currently no upcoming meetings scheduled to discuss the premises licence for The Grand Lounge.
Key facts
- In August 2025, Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee was considering the application. Source
- The Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team objected. Source
- Grand Empire Group Limited applied for the premises licence. Source
- The application requested opening hours until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Source
- The Grand Lounge is a proposed bar and restaurant at 777 Old Kent Road. Source
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