The Hackney Licensing Sub Committee A met on Wednesday 2 September 2026, approving variations to premises licences for The Stags Head and a new licence for the Ground Floor of 74 Great Eastern Street. The committee also confirmed the minutes of previous meetings.

Variation of a Premises Licence: The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road, London, N1 5RA

The committee approved the variation of the premises licence for The Stags Head, allowing for extended hours for live music, recorded music, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol. The decision was made in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, with a comprehensive set of conditions attached to the licence to mitigate potential risks. These conditions included specific timings for the use of the rear garden, restrictions on music in external areas, and the implementation of a noise limiter. The applicant had agreed to these conditions, which were deemed robust enough to promote the licensing objectives. Concerns were raised by Environmental Health regarding potential noise nuisance and the vagueness of some proposed conditions, but the Sub-Committee concluded that the agreed measures were sufficient.

Application for a Premises Licence: Ground Floor, 74 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3JL

A new premises licence was granted for the Ground Floor at 74 Great Eastern Street, authorising late-night refreshment and setting opening hours. The decision was made in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and included a robust set of agreed conditions. These conditions aimed to address concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health regarding potential crime, disorder, and public nuisance, particularly given the premises' location within the Shoreditch Special Policy Area. The applicant proposed a specific operating model for a late-night café, focusing on coffee and pre-packaged food with no alcohol or amplified music, and agreed to conditions including CCTV, staff training, incident logging, and regular street cleaning. Local residents and community groups had raised objections, citing concerns about cumulative impact, noise, and anti-social behaviour, but the Sub-Committee was satisfied that the agreed conditions would mitigate these risks.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous Licensing Sub-Committee meetings held on 3 August, 20 and 26 July, and 20 June 2026, were agreed as an accurate record of those meetings' proceedings.