The Licensing Sub Committee of Haringey Council met on Monday 27 July 2026 to consider an application for the review of the premises licence for The Village Square at 177 Archway Road, London N6. After hearing evidence from the licensing authority, the Metropolitan Police, local residents, and the premises licence holder, the committee deliberated on the decision.

Review of The Village Square's Premises Licence

The Licensing Sub Committee considered an application for the review of the premises licence for The Village Square, located at 177 Archway Road, London N6. The review application was submitted by the Noise Team due to persistent noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour emanating from the venue, which was alleged to have undermined the licensing objectives.

The meeting heard from David Wood, representing the Noise Nuisance and Licensing Team, who outlined a history of complaints spanning approximately six years. These included patrons spilling onto the street, shouting, screaming, and leaving behind litter and nitrous oxide canisters. Mr. Wood stated that warnings and interventions had not resolved the issues, and the team supported the Metropolitan Police's request for revocation.

Councillor Nick Da Costa, a ward councillor for Highgate, spoke in support of the review, expressing a lack of confidence that proposed measures by the licence holder would be consistently implemented, despite numerous opportunities for improvement.

PC Derek Hewitt of the Metropolitan Police also supported the review, highlighting a recurring pattern of crime, disorder, and licensing breaches despite repeated interventions.

Representations from residents, including Huili To and Miriam Bromnik, detailed the significant negative impact the venue's operation had on their lives, including disturbed sleep, feelings of unsafety, and damage to property.

The premises licence holder, Onyekachi Onuiri, acknowledged the concerns but argued that many of the issues stemmed from individuals congregating outside the venue who were not customers. He detailed new measures implemented, including a membership-only system and electronic ID scanning, and requested more time for these to demonstrate their effectiveness. The committee was advised that a decision would be provided in writing within five working days of the meeting.