Hoxton pub where Franz Ferdinand and Florence and the Machine played keeps live music licence - but must now close at 11pm
The Macbeth pub in 70 Hoxton Street. - Credit: Archant
The Macbeth pub has had its hours cut back by Hackney Council’s licensing chiefs, but is still allowed to host live gigs.
Police officers had recommended closing times of 10pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends for the Hoxton Street venue.
And they wanted councillors to revoke its license to operate as a music venue altogether.
Manager Mark Robinson warned would lead to its complete closure.
He also warned six years ago that the building of nine flats behind the pub would spark noise complaints and lead to it being shut down. Those flats are still being built now.
You may also want to watch:
But complaints from existing neighbours about noise and public urination led the council to review its licence.
The pub where Franz Ferdinand and Florence and the Machine once played used to be allowed to open from 7am until 1am weekdays and 2am at the weekend, but now can't open before 9am in the morning and must close by midnight Monday to Thursday and 1am weekends.
Most Read
- 1 Hackney road closures 'will cost lives', says volunteer ambulance service
- 2 Jailed: 'Dangerous' Hackney predator found with 1,600 indecent child images
- 3 Joint Covid patrols launched to ensure lockdown rules are followed
- 4 Police appeal for help to trace wanted Dalston man
- 5 Covid-safe shared workspaces in Hackney on flexibility without formalities
- 6 'Common sense' prevails as Stamford Hill testing centre moved out of estate
- 7 Stoke Newington School looks to raise £60K for student laptops
- 8 Lockdown: Thirteen card players busted by police in Hackney social club
- 9 Woman arrested over London Fields shooting that left innocent bystander paralysed
- 10 Homerton Hospital says 'stay home' after 'major incident' declared
In other news, the pub has secured a £15,000 grant from Arts Council England (ACE) to develop its cultural programme through the organisation's Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund.