Secret Boardroom cocktail bar in Midhurst granted new premises licence
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The licence will allow for the sale of alcohol in the bar from 11am to 10:30pm every day, closing at 11pm at the premises at 2 Petersfield Road.
The change from the originally proposed closing time of 1am with last drinks at midnight, eased concerns of council officers, Sussex Police and objecting residents.
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Hide AdThe decision was made by Chichester District Council’s alcohol and entertainment licensing sub-committee, on Thursday, August 17.
Officers said the sound insulation following their own investigation was adequate and when music was played at the proposed volume in the bar, it was below acceptable levels of noise in the flats above.
Some residents living above the bar said the presence of alcohol was still concerning following changes made by the applicant, with one resident concerned about intoxicated patrons using the communal gardens behind their home.