Renaissance Club's Halfway House Bar: New Rules

0:00The Renaissance Club in Durleton, East Lothian, has gotten approval to add its half-way house bar between the 10th and 11th holes to its alcohol, license, but with a big catch. The local licensing board said no to the club's unmanned setup, where members grab drinks from a stock fridge on an honesty system and pay later. The club argued it was just like a hotel mini-bar, opened some members with a code in winter evenings or off-season, but officials pointed out the risks, like no checks for intoxicated or underage drinkers, without staff on-site. They noted the spot has a kitchen, toilets, and drinks, but needs oversight. Board members pushed back on the mini-bar comparison, saying a hotel room is private, unlike a shared halfway house where others could wander in. One council is stressed that people act the same way everywhere. Private club or not, so supervision is key. In the end, the board voted 4-1 to approve the license variation, requiring a personal license holder or train staff present for all half-way, house sales.

1:00They also occured early pours from 9 a.m., but only with a full-plated meal and served by the glass. This keeps the refreshments flowing for goffers, while tightening rules to stay safe and legal, setting a clear standard for similar spots. That wraps Edinburgh news today. Brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.