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Permalink Reply by John Mellor on May 15, 2013 at 19:27

I would be very concerned if this establishment was given a licence to sell alcohol. It opened as a lovely family run cafe a few years ago - but the original owners have moved on and now it is a dark, exclusive and somewhat threatening place. 

There are a a few unsavoury street drinkers who hang around there - and I have on a couple of occasions seen altercations outside with passers-by.

Often there are groups hanging around in the alley at the back of the shop and In the early evening I have seen several large and expensive cars (Mercedes etc) parking outside - I'd be surprised if these customers were traveling here for the quality of the coffee!

I would make a formal approach to the licensing authority - but the fact that anybody making a comment will have their contact details shared with the applicant is off-putting; I would be concerned about reprisals from this place.

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Permalink Reply by Geoff Walsh on May 17, 2013 at 19:52

I too would be extremely concerned if this were to happen .
I live about 50 mtrs from the place and have not been happy with the goings on in and around the place.
Please make yourself known if you feel strongly about this........it may be prudent to use e-mail addresses

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Permalink Reply by Nicola Adedeji on June 18, 2013 at 8:06

I believe you can request one of your local councillors object on your behalf, you have to give councillor your contact details, but as they object on your behalf your details are never made public. Please do check with councillor if this is still the case.

With regard to email, you will still need to give your contact details. Licensing will not accept objections (or support) without knowing who you are and where you live.

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Permalink Reply by Administrator on May 17, 2013 at 22:23

We have learned this evening of another incident at Funky Lounge.

Police and PCSOs were gathered in the alleyway at the back of the premises at around 8:30pm.

It  would be difficult to understand how the present management of this establishment were considered suitable people to be granted a licence to sell alcohol.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on June 17, 2013 at 13:47

Walked past yesterday and work has begun on transforming Funky Lounge into a 'bar and restaurant'. I can't find the right bit of Enfield's website to see if the licence was granted, but presumably it was?

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Permalink Reply by Sam Hoggarth on June 17, 2013 at 16:44

Looks like it is still pending....

Enfield Licensing

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Permalink Reply by Geoff Walsh on June 17, 2013 at 17:29

its looks like the same owners are going for a refit to make it kook like a legit business.......... 

 the applicant has been advised to withdraw the application and to consider submitting a new application after several months of trading once the police, local authority and local residents and businesses are confident that the nature of the premises has changed and it is trading as a genuine sandwich bar / coffee shop.

 

I still remain very concerned

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Permalink Reply by Sam Hoggarth on June 18, 2013 at 10:08

I think my link may have broken, hopefully this one is fixed and you can search by road as well which is quite useful, I don't think Haringey has anything as good, just a list.

http://forms.enfield.gov.uk/MVM/Online/EGov/License_Registers/Regis...

http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/business/licensing_regulations/lic...

I agree with the concerns though, although as I'm in the Haringey bit not sure if I can do much?

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Permalink Reply by Geoff Walsh on June 19, 2013 at 19:06

My other concerns over this business getting a drinks licence, is that there is already three other premises within 100 yards of one another...........anyone who lives in the locality will be aware of the fact , and of being woken up in the early hours............does the area really need another licensee ??

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on June 20, 2013 at 10:34

I wondered about that, with Club Planet across the road. 

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Permalink Reply by cemal atesogullari on August 25, 2013 at 17:46

I am the Director of Club Planet.

In regards to your second thoughts about my family business i would like to invite you for a coffe at the premises. I preffer people to judge my business by attending and having a view of what happens inside and not to be judging by the other "Social Clubs" sorrounding our pleasent environment.

Any questions are welcome and anyone can express their opinion as long as they do not mix up my business as a coffe and restaurant bar with other Albanian social clubs as we do not opperate as such.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on August 26, 2013 at 10:26

Hi Cemal, great to see you on B&B, welcome!

No disrespect was intended to your business, just the prospect of another late licence place across the road was cause for concern. Thank you for the invitation!

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