The Lambeth Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss two applications: a new premises licence for the Streatham Cocktail Club and a variation of an existing licence for K Pubstar. The committee granted the licence for Streatham Cocktail Club with additional conditions, but rejected the variation application for K Pubstar due to a lack of clarity and concerns about meeting licensing objectives.

Streatham Cocktail Club

The sub-committee approved the application for a new premises licence for the Streatham Cocktail Club, located at 11 Heathdene Road, with the addition of a sunset clause¹ and conditions agreed upon between the applicant and licensing officers. The club is an online bottled cocktail and spirit education business, operating a subscription model with monthly deliveries.

Archibald Sebag-Montefiore, the applicant, explained that the business involves a cocktail delivery service and spirit education through masterclasses. Deliveries would be made once or twice a month by himself, minimising noise and disturbance. He also addressed concerns raised by a resident, clarifying that there would be no employees or multiple delivery drivers.

The sub-committee added a sunset clause to the licence, meaning that the licence would terminate if Mr Sebag-Montefiore no longer held a proprietary interest in the premises.

K Pubstar

The sub-committee rejected the application for a variation of the premises licence for K Pubstar, located at arch 23 Atlantic Road. Chanon Kim, the director and owner of K-pop star in Brixton, had applied to extend the opening hours for live music, recorded music, late night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol.

Mr Kim explained that he was seeking to extend the opening hours because customers were arriving later, and that the business was struggling under the current restrictions. He also stated that he had taken measures to prevent noise complaints, such as installing noise limiters and ensuring doors were closed.

Ola Owojori, commercial licensing officer, representing the licensing authority, objected to the application, citing concerns about the extended hours, increased capacity, and potential for noise and antisocial behaviour. She suggested that the applicant use temporary event notices² (TENs) to cover busy periods instead.

Matthew Onakoya, the commercial and technical environmental health officer, said that he believed that the licensee had been taking steps to control noise and antisocial behaviour, and suggested granting a 3am terminal hour.

The sub-committee raised concerns about the lack of clarity in the application, particularly regarding the inclusion of arch 26 and the hallway, which appeared to be outside the boundaries of the existing premises licence. The committee was not satisfied that the licensing objectives were met and therefore rejected the variation.

Councillor David Robson encouraged Mr Kim to have further conversations with officers following the meeting.