The Licensing Panel B of Camden Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences and the transfer of an existing licence. The panel was scheduled to discuss applications for Schofield's Bar and Simmons (Kiss), with a report pack detailing the proposed discussions and any representations made.

Schofield's Bar, 1A Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LL

The panel was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Schofield's Bar, located at 1A Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LL. The application, submitted by Schofield's Bar (London) Ltd, proposed the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshments, with proposed operating hours from 10:00 to 00:30 Monday to Saturday, and 10:00 to 23:30 on Sundays. The report pack indicated that the Covent Garden Community Association (CGCA) had made a representation opposing the application on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance. The CGCA's representation, detailed in their document Representation for application reference no. APP\PREMISES-NEW\134863, expressed concerns that an alcohol-led premises operating to the proposed hours would have a greater impact on the area than the previous use as a restaurant. They suggested that the licence should be made personal to the current applicants, Daniel and Joe Schofield, to ensure that any future operator would need to apply for a variation if they wished to operate after 23:00. The applicants, brothers Daniel and Joe Schofield, are noted for their extensive international experience in the bar industry and have received numerous awards for their work, including co-authoring the book Schofield's Fine and Classic Cocktails .¹ They have also presented a supplementary submission outlining their position, supported by Counsel's Opinion, arguing that the proposed personal use condition is unlawful and unnecessary given the agreed conditions and safeguards.

Simmons (Kiss), 7 Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE

The panel was also scheduled to consider an application to transfer an existing premises licence for Simmons (Kiss), located at 7 Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE. The application was made by Camden Hospitality Services Ltd. The Metropolitan Police Service had submitted a representation opposing the transfer, citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder. The police's representation, found in their document Representation for application reference no. 135545, detailed a history of concerns regarding venues managed by the proposed new licence holder, Ray Kashka, including issues at the New Market Ale House, Kiss the Sky Bar, and The Camden. These concerns included alleged breaches of licence conditions, operating without a Designated Premises Supervisor, and links to drug dealing and prostitution. The police recommended that the application be rejected in its entirety, stating that Mr. Kashka is not a suitable premises licence holder due to his alleged poor management and the contribution of his venues to serious crime and disorder. The current premises licence for Simmons Bar, PREM-LIC\2883, authorises the supply of alcohol, late-night refreshments, live and recorded music, with opening hours extending to 02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.