Neighbouring London restaurants just about avoid being shut - but owner isn't allowed to work there
Two 'beloved' restaurants in Soho have been given a 'final chance' to stay open after repeatedly selling alcohol without food . Westminster City Council said Violet's and the next door Mediterranean Café on Berwick Street could reopen after a three-month suspension. The council's Licensing Committee also barred Ali Aksu, the venues' owner, and his brother Mehmet, from working inside either premises and ordered a new manager be put in place, during a licensing meeting on Thursday (January 16). They also required Mr Aksu to erect a sign outside his restaurants warning customers alcohol could only be sold with a meal. It comes after the popular eateries were reportedly found selling alcohol after hours and allowing customers to drink without food, in breach of their licences. On Thursday, councillor Angela Piddock, Chair of the Licensing Committee, said Mr Aksu was to blame for the venues' non-compliance. Westminster City Council (picture...