The measures in place to stop punters from disrupting residents near a proposed new Wetherspoon pub have been revealed.
Applications have been submitted to Camden Council to replace the one-time lap-dancing nightclub Sophisticats in Eversholt Street with a new Euston watering hole.
If approved, the venue is expected to be called the Captain Matthew Flinder, after remains of the Royal Navy explorer were discovered by HS2 archaeologists at a site in Euston in 2019.
In a new premises management plan submitted this month, applicants JD Wetherspoon have detailed how the pub expects to be cautious of residents given the proximity of homes in the area.
How will customers be managed?
JD Wetherspoon said it is policy that all of its venues operate in “such a way so as to not cause a negative impact on its neighbours”.
The plan states that the venue will have a maximum capacity of 244 customers, however the applicant states it is “highly unlikely” that trade will reach that level.
There is a total of 110 seats inside and 30 seats in an outdoor area of the pub.
At peak trading times, there will be door staff at the entrance and exit, who will remind customers to keep noise levels down.
There will also be signage erected by all exits to remind customers to be respectful and quiet to neighbours in the area.
It is said “immediate action” would be taken if excessive noise is made.
Outdoor tables and chairs will be removed from the front area by 11.30pm and will not be reinstated before 7am each day.
Drinks cannot be taken beyond the outside seating area, and signage as well door staff at peak trading times will remind people not to bring their glasses beyond the tables.
How about overcrowding?
The plan already made clear that the venue should not reach its 244-customer capacity.
And as is traditionally seen in a Wetherspoon pub, customers will not be expected to queue before being seated.
At peak trading hours, door staff will be at the front to avoid overcrowding and customer numbers will be restricted to minimise the risk of noise disturbance.
Due to the area, the applicant believes that the majority of customers will arrive by foot or public transport.
However the plan states it is working with Camden Council to agree a recommended pick-up location for private hire vehicles that will minimise disruption, with rules in place such as to avoid using their horns, leaving the engines running and to play music at a low volume.
How will it affect residents?
Two weeks before its proposed opening, a telephone number will be given to neighbours for any complaints that may occur.
There will reportedly be meetings every month for the first year with residents to discuss neighbourhood thoughts, unless attendance declines so that it is no longer necessary.
After the first year there will be one per quarter or as frequently as neighbours consider necessary.
Like many Wetherspoon pubs, this venue will not play music, there will be no “irresponsible drink promotions” such as a happy hour and staff have been asked to keep their noise levels to a minimum when entering or leaving.
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