The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Wednesday 15 April 2026 to consider an application for a new premises licence for Arianna Trattoria Romana at 787 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5HD. The committee granted the licence with modified hours and conditions, specifically restricting the use of the rear garden area.

Arianna Trattoria Romana Premises Licence Application

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Arianna Trattoria Romana, located at 787 Fulham Road, London SW6 5HD. The applicant, V A Trade Services Ltd, sought permission to supply alcohol for both on and off-site consumption, and to play recorded music indoors. The proposed opening hours were from 07:00 to 23:00 daily.

During the meeting, a significant number of objections were raised by local residents, primarily concerning the potential for public nuisance from the use of the rear garden area. Concerns included noise from patrons, potential for increased pests, and the impact on residents' privacy and well-being. Residents also raised issues regarding smells travelling up staircases and the potential devaluation of their properties.

Gerardo Aprovitolo, the solicitor for the applicant, offered to withdraw the use of the rear garden for commercial purposes. This offer was welcomed by the objectors. Following this, the committee discussed the implications of this offer and confirmed that it could be made a binding condition of the licence.

Councillor Dominic Stanton, Opposition Whip, clarified that the committee's decision would be based solely on the four licensing objectives and not on planning considerations or property values.

After deliberation, the committee decided to grant the licence with modifications. The key decision was to significantly restrict the hours and use of the rear garden area. The garden will now only be permitted for patron use between 12:30 and 19:00 on Mondays to Fridays, and between 11:00 and 15:00 on weekends and bank holidays. At all other times, the rear garden must be clear of patrons. The interior of the restaurant will be permitted to sell alcohol between 11:00 and 23:00 daily. Recorded music will be limited to background music played at a low level indoors only. A sign will be displayed at the entrance requesting patrons to leave quietly.

The committee also noted that the applicant had agreed to further conditions with the Metropolitan Police, including operating a Challenge 25 policy, maintaining CCTV, keeping an incident log, and ensuring alcohol is only served to seated customers. The applicant also agreed to a music policy limiting music to background levels indoors and not permitting amplified music in the rear garden.

The decision was made to promote the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of public nuisance, in light of the residents' concerns. The applicant expressed a desire for a prompt decision due to the delay in opening the restaurant.