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German Doner Kebab seeks 3am weekend licence

A kebab restaurant in Ipswich town centre has applied to extend its opening hours until 03:00 at weekends. The Westgate Street eatery, opened by reality TV star Joey Essex in 2018, currently closes at 23:00.

The big picture: German Doner Kebab was founded in Berlin and has grown to more than 140 restaurants worldwide, with plans for over 1,000 more in development.

German Doner Kebab (GDK) on Westgate Street in Ipswich
German Doner Kebab (GDK) on Westgate Street in Ipswich(Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk)

The details:

  • The restaurant wants to serve food until 00:00 Sunday to Thursday

  • Weekend hours would be extended until 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays

  • Current operating hours are 11:00 to 23:00, seven days a week

  • The Ipswich branch opened in Westgate Street in 2018

What's next: Ipswich Borough Council's licensing committee will review the application, considering input from:

  • Environmental health officers

  • Suffolk Police

  • Members of the public

The bottom line: The public consultation runs until 12 February, meaning the restaurant could be serving late-night customers by spring, pending the council's decision and any potential objections.

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