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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Josef Steen

Hoxton pub’s bid to allow 30 late-night smokers sparks row over pavement safety

An East London Irish pub’s bid to let more drinkers and smokers gather outside at night has sparked backlash from locals, who say crowds blocking the pavement have left elderly residents feeling “intimidated.”

Howl At The Moon in Hoxton wants Hackney Council to allow up to 30 customers to drink outside until 10pm, with the same number permitted to smoke there afterwards.

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