Plans revealed for new cocktail bar in Hartlepool town centre

A licensing application has been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council for the property at 25 Scarborough Street.

It seeks permission to sell alcohol from 11am until 11.30pm seven days a week before closing at midnight.

It would also allow the premises to play recorded music from noon to 11.30pm and showcase live music from 7.30pm to 11.30pm each day.

Additionally, it would allow the venue to provide late night refreshment, which is classed as hot food and drinks served after 11pm, until 11.30pm.

The application, submitted by Julie Morrell, outlines how the site would operate as a “bar/cocktail bar” providing light refreshments and live music.

The proposals also stress numerous measures would be in places to ensure the venue complies with licensing objectives and no issues arise.

This includes thorough CCTV coverage, staff training, door staff being on duty if needed and working with police on safety schemes in the area.

The bar would also operate a refusals log and an incident book, along with a Challenge 25 policy, while noise control measures would be in place including signs asking people to leave quietly.

The application states they want the premises licence to start from December 2, 2025.

Proposals were recently approved by Hartlepool Development Corporation to transform the neighbouring 14-18 Scarborough Street into a new “bespoke” restaurant development.

It will also feature a “speakeasy-style” cocktail lounge and a bar games area.

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