A new Italian restaurant is all set to open in Newcastle city centre, despite objections from its neighbours.
Councillors have backed plans that will see a new branch of Liosi’s open up in Saville Place, adding to its popular Sicilian cafe overlooking the Tyne at the Newcastle Business Park. Newcastle City Council has agreed to grant an alcohol licence for the new venture, after a hearing last week in which nearby businesses expressed major worries about “rowdy” bistro patrons drinking in a proposed outdoor seating area.
Both the Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic and Beauty and the Spa warned that the 20-seat pavement area could disturb their clients, fearing that it could effectively turn into a bar during the summer. The local authority’s licensing sub-committee has approved Liosi’s plans, but with strict conditions limiting its outdoor activity.
