A new cafe-style venue in the heart of Newport could put on live music, dance performances and late-night refreshment every night of the week.
Benjamin Churchill has applied for a premises licence for Elyzium, planned for 21-22 High Street in Newport which was recently home to the retro-themed Blondies Bar and Nightclub.
He’s seeking permission for live music from Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday between 10:00 and 01:00, from 10:00 to 02:00 on Thursday as well as 10:00 to 03:30 on Friday and Saturday.
His application includes the same timings for recorded music and dance performances, with special opening hours until 02:30 on Christmas Eve and 04:30 on New Year’s Eve.
Late night refreshment is also on the cards between 23:00 and 01:00 from Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday, plus 03:30 finishes for Friday and Saturday.
For alcohol sales, the timings are from 10:00 until 01:00 on Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday, 10:00 until 02:00 on Thursday as well as 10:00 to 03:30am on Friday and Saturday.
The Christmas and New Year’s Eve closing times are also listed for late night refreshment and alcohol sales.
Measures for promoting licensing objectives include adequate Security Industry Authority (SIA) staff at peak times and over weekends, an emphasis on responsible alcohol retailing and safety as well as an age verification policy.
The premises licence would start from 1st December, according to Mr Churchill’s application form.
The consultation’s expiry date for application 26/01505/LAPNEW is 4th December.
