Ibiza themed bar faces Liverpool Council investigation
An Ibiza-themed bar and restaurant in Liverpool city centre faces investigation by the city council over alleged crime and disorder issues. A notice has been issued by the local authority indicating the premises licence at La Finca Eivissa is under review.
The business on Back Colquitt Street will be subject to a probe by the city’s licensing team in relation to how it manages public safety. A notice of the licence being assessed by the council was issued last week.
According to its website, the premises offers “an amazing selection of Ibizan inspired cocktails and fusion tapas dishes in our Ibizan finca themed three storey listed building. Eat, drink and soak up the relaxed Island vibes in the evening, then party into the small hours in our late-night cocktail bars.”
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It added: “La Finca Eivissa brings an authentic taste of the white isle to Liverpool.” The business opens from 4pm to midnight Wednesday and Thursday and until 3am on Friday and Saturday.
The licence permits the venue to remain open until 1am on Sundays. It is held by Tapas Centro Ltd and director Stephen Thompson, who is listed as designated premises supervisor.
Linked to the business is Bar Bodega, which describes itself as “Liverpool’s favourite underground disco and house nightclub.” The venue opens every weekend from 8pm to 4am on Fridays and Saturdays providing free entry and entertainment from a resident DJ.
The site closes at 2am on Sundays. According to Liverpool Council, a review may be called by any of the responsible authorities or any other person. A review must be relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives which are as follows: which include prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.
According to the city council, it is an offence to “knowingly or recklessly” make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to face an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.
A date has yet to be confirmed for the business to go before a panel of councillors on the licensing and gambling sub-committee for determination.