Booming North Staffordshire pub wants to open until 1am at weekends

A popular pub has lodged plans to extend its opening hours. Hop Back Brewery has applied to alter its premises licence for The Archer, in Wolstanton.

It means the Church Lane venue now wants to open from 8am to 12.30am Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Now Newcastle Borough Council has launched a consultation following the application. Anyone with any concerns must email licensing@newcastle-staff.gov.uk by May 21. To view the licensing application call 01782 717717.

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