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.
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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