Westminster Council Approves Later Hours for Hidden Society Bar

0:00On April 3rd, Westminster City Council just greenlit extended hours for the Hidden Society Basement Bar on Good Street, pushing back closing times. Despite pushback from locals, the spot, run by the London Cocktail Club, got approval after a licensing meeting on March 26, where counselors weighed the request against. Neighborhood gripes. Residents near the bar complained about smokers huddling outside their doors and extra noise from late night crowds spilling into this residential zone, saying it forces them to seal up windows even on hot nights. Earlier this week, the council published their decision, adding strict rules like door supervisors from 9 p.m. on busy nights, a direct hotline for. Neighbors, CCTV everywhere, no kids under 18, and a solid plan to disperse patrons orderly. With alcohol sales now till 12.30 a.m. weekdays, 1.30 a.m., Thursday to Saturday, and late night food to 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. on weekends, the bar aims to balance fun with less hassle

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