New 'high end' cocktail bar to open in Stockport town centre

A new ‘high end’ cocktail bar is to open in Stockport town centre.

Town Bar, which promises a ‘relaxed lounge atmosphere’ for the more ‘discerning’ drinker will be based at Lower Hillgate, within the picturesque Underbanks area.

The council has granted the venue a premises licence, allowing it to open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, midnight on Thursday and up to 11pm during the rest of the week.

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The proposal was a concern for some local residents, however, who raised objections over the potential for noise pollution and anti-social behaviour.

These were discussed at a remote meeting of the council’s licensing sub-committee on Tuesday night.

Councillor Alana Vine said she was worried about the type of clientele the bar could attract at weekends, after other venues had kicked out.

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“What we have found in the past, with other places with a late night licence is that, very often people will go there when the other pubs have closed down, they will go there for a last hour or so for drinking.” she said.

“We have to make sure that there is not a lot of hooliganism and over-drinking and trouble out on the street as we have had with other premises.”

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