Football superstar Gareth Bale is facing a battle with residents over his plans to open a golf-themed bar in Bristol’s Harbourside.
The Wales captain’s business venture has applied for a premises licence for indoor adventure golf venue Par 59, next to Lane7 in Millennium Promenade, after its first branch opened in Cardiff just two weeks ago. But neighbours have launched a campaign to stop it staying open until 1.30am from Thursday to Saturday and 12.30am on other nights, including half an hour drinking-up time.
David Mair, chairman of the leaseholders association for nearby Balmoral House and Waverley House, which comprise 104 apartments, led local opposition to a new Brewdog just a couple of doors down late last year. It resulted in 165 residents’ objections – an unprecedented number in recent years for such an application in Bristol – and while the premises licence was granted, the pub chain agreed to curtail late-night opening in the face of overwhelming opposition.
