London Mayor Sadiq Khan has used new powers to order Westminster council to scrap a draft policy that would ban new pubs and bars in Soho and the West End, restrict operating hours, and ban vertical drinking.
Westminster council faces backlash over a draft licensing policy discouraging vertical drinking and bar service in Soho and the West End, drawing criticism from the London mayor and hospitality leaders.
Westminster council's draft licensing policy recommends banning 'vertical drinking' and ordering at the bar in Soho and the West End, drawing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, hospitality figures, and licensing experts.
A devastating fire broke out at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday, trapping hundreds of revellers. Social media images show flames erupting from the entrance, with rescuers attempting to aid injured patrons outside.
British hospitality faces closures, but themed bars are booming. Experiential venues like axe-throwing and ball pits are popular with younger generations. This report explores seven London themed bars to assess their viability.
An Australian national, Simon Peter Carman, 45, has been charged by Thai police with premeditated murder and other offenses in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl. The teenager's body was found inside a suitcase near a railway track in the resort city.
En Madrid, comunidades latinoamericanas se reúnen en bares clandestinos de madrugada para ver partidos del Mundial, creando un ambiente de fervor nacional y celebración antes de ir a trabajar.
London councils impose strict 11pm/midnight curfews on new bars and restaurants, "killing off nightlife" according to experts. Cities like Manchester and Birmingham thrive with more lenient licensing, allowing venues to open until 5am.
Bar owners in Bordeaux are protesting against noise regulations and administrative closures, citing a decline in business and a desire for better communication with the city. A movement called #sauvetonbar has emerged, highlighting the tension between nightlife and residents' tranquility.
Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman anticipates a packed nightlife hub in Hong Kong's Central during the FIFA World Cup, with a six-week 'FIFA World Cup Summer Frenzy Carnival' featuring large outdoor screens, theme decorations, and fan zones across over 20 participating venues.
Thailand is tightening visa rules, reducing visa-free stays to 30 days from 60, due to increasing concerns over misbehaving tourists and their impact on local culture and security. The government aims to balance public order with the economy, which heavily relies on tourism.
The industry's premier festival will host 20,000 attendees, merging heavy-hitting traditional finance integration with unmatched Miami nightlife.
Authorities in Iowa say three University of Iowa students have been wounded in a shooting that erupted in a nightlife district near campus
