A Leith bar has had its takeaway pints licence removed after reports of anti-social behaviour.
Today, the City of Edinburgh Council confirmed that the Iona Bar will no longer have off-sales available due to a series of issues during lockdown.
In recent weeks, the bar has seen complaints made by a number of people over issues such as loitering customers, a lack of social distancing and locals consuming their takeaway pints right outside the premises.
From today, the bar will only be able to sell food and drink inside, but will no longer be able to provide any kind of off-sales or takeaway service.
The 'takeaway pints' initiative began at the beginning of lockdown, when licensing regulations were relaxed to allow pubs and bars to still make some kind of income.
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This allowed venues to sell bottles of beer, wine and other alcohol for consumption off the premises.
Norman Work, Licensing Board Convenor, said:
“There is no doubt that the lockdown has been difficult for hospitality businesses, however, we expect all licence holders to operate their premises responsibly.
"We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour within communities and we will take action against establishments seen to be abusing the licensing regulations.”
