Cardiff’s Robin Hood pub faces license review following noise complaints
Sunday afternoon at Robin Hood
A Pontcanna pub’s pint glass could be half empty as Cardiff council reviews its license this week. The pub Robin Hood received two noise complaints this year – when Charlotte Church sang karaoke on the Royal Wedding Day, and again on 31 July.
“We have local support and there’s a petition,” said Paul Careless, Robin Hood’s landlord.
“If I lose the premise’s license, I’m still liable for rent for 23 years – that would put me bankrupt. I have a family and 12 part-time staff I’ve created jobs for.
“A month ago, I built a soundproof wall full of polystyrene at the front. I’ve stopped the karaoke and open mic nights. There have been no complaints since.”
Nevertheless, the pub’s fate is decided within a few days.