The Licensing Sub-Committee of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to consider two applications for the review of premises licences. The primary focus of the meeting was to examine the conduct of Union Bar & Restaurant and Bush Hill Park Food and Wine Ltd.

Union Bar & Restaurant, 56 Aldermans Hill, London, N13 4PP

The committee was scheduled to review the premises licence for Union Bar & Restaurant, located at 56 Aldermans Hill, London, N13 4PP. The application for review was initiated by the Licensing Authority due to alleged breaches of licence conditions, including permitting smoking in substantially enclosed areas, which contravenes the Health Act 2006 and The Smoke-Free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006. The report pack indicated that the review sought the revocation of the licence in its entirety.

The report detailed a history of complaints and enforcement actions against the premises, including issues with loud music, statutory noise nuisances, and breaches of licence conditions identified during inspections. The Metropolitan Police submitted a representation supporting the revocation of the licence, citing concerns that the premises licence holder was undermining the licensing objectives of crime and disorder prevention and the prevention of public nuisance. A ward councillor also submitted a representation in support of the review. No response had been received from the premises licence holder at the time the report pack was compiled.

The report also noted that the annual fee for the premises licence had not been paid, leading to a Notice of Suspension being prepared. The Licensing Act 2003¹ outlines that a Licensing Sub-Committee can take several steps when reviewing a licence, including modifying conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), suspending the licence for up to three months, or revoking the licence entirely. The report indicated that the Licensing Authority recommended revocation due to a lack of confidence in the premises licence holder's capacity to uphold licensing objectives and adhere to legal requirements.

Bush Hill Park Food and Wine Ltd, 47 Main Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1DJ

The committee was also scheduled to review the premises licence for Bush Hill Park Food and Wine Ltd, located at 47 Main Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1DJ. This review application was submitted by the Licensing Authority based on the discovery of illicit tobacco products on the premises. Additionally, concerns were raised about an unlawful extension to the property incorporating a residential dwelling, and further breaches of existing licence conditions. The review application sought the revocation of the premises licence.

The report outlined the licensing history, including a previous review in 2009 following underage sales of alcohol. At the time of the review application, Mr Olcay Topalca was the Premises Licence Holder (PLH) and Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), though a subsequent transfer and variation application had been processed, naming Soner Gun as the new PLH and DPS. The report stated that a transfer or variation of a DPS does not invalidate a review application.

Representations were expected from the Metropolitan Police, who believed the licence should be revoked due to undermining the licensing objectives of crime and disorder prevention, public nuisance prevention, and the protection of children from harm. Mr Olcay Topalca, the former PLH, had submitted a written representation in response to the review.

The report detailed findings from an inspection by Trading Standards, which discovered a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products, illegal vapes, and other prohibited items. Subsequent joint operations with the Metropolitan Police and other agencies identified further issues, including the unlawful extension of the property with a residential dwelling, and breaches of licence conditions related to CCTV, alarm systems, proof of age schemes, staff training, and the presence of a personal licence holder. The report concluded that the Licensing Authority had no confidence in the management of the premises and recommended revocation.