Jimmy

EFFORTS to gain support for the Drift Bar in the Royal Yacht Hotel obtaining nightclub status failed at a St Helier Parish Assembly last night.

The application, put forward by Yacht Hotel Ltd and opposed by other nightclub owners who were concerned that it would lead to more applications, was defeated by 21 votes to 13.

Representing the company, solicitor John Bisson said that the recently built hotel, in which the owners had invested a substantial amount, already had a comprehensive licence. They were applying for an entertainments licence for the Drift Bar which can currently stay open until 1 am.

ascottboy

could have told them that! synergy was given the last one in town! no more to give!! was said at the time!

Jimmy

yeh with people like Spencer on the panel who im told wants to turn the b/bar into Nightclub its no surprise. I wonder what will happen when he applys for one. I wouldnt think this will be the end of it though

ziggy

does that mean it will now have to close at 11pm the same time as pubs

Jimmy

No the NightClub licence would have allowed it to stay open till 2am, it will stay at 1am i think.