A popular eatery has denied that it will exacerbate problems with drug abuse and anti-social behaviour outside a Newcastle school if it is allowed to sell alcohol.
Bosses at Pablo Eggsgobao are hoping to branch out from their successful bao bun and coffee offering by developing their city centre site into a new “community hub” and function space.
The breakfast and brunch specialist opened in Blandford Street last year, after proving a big hit in Whitley Bay, and is now bidding to secure a licence to serve booze from noon to 11pm as part of the latest plans.