Two Aberdeen bars have become the latest pubs to apply for a 3am closing licence.
Revolution on Belmont Street and Revolucion De Cuba in the Academy shopping centre have applied to the council’s licensing board, which will meet next Tuesday, for later opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
In November, councillors approved the new scheme which means that pubs can remain open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays without offering “significant entertainment”, as was previously required.
A number of conditions are attached to the granting of later opening including the need for door stewards and radio links.
Venues will be able to apply for dispensation to sell alcohol later for special events such as the World Cup, boxing fights and American football.
However, the nightclub industry has warned that the plan will lead to increased competition for them and risk their future survival.
In January, Brewdog’s Union Street bar, The Spiritualist, Paramount and Triple Kirks had their applications granted by the licencing board for 3am closing– the first outlets to apply under the new policy.
Neither the police or the council’s environmental health team have objected to the granting of the latest licences as long as conditions are met.