A Brighton pub has banned 18th and 21st birthday parties after an incident there earlier this year.
Ruby Pub and Hotel in Coldean Lane applied for a variation in their licence to add conditions after after criminal damage following an altercation there in April.
Pub management applied for the extra conditions after meeting with Brighton police’s licensing team.
The application, which has since been grated, also asked for a condition that two security guards should be present for events and football match days.
There is also now a ban on children under the age of 16 in the bar after 8pm.
The variation would also allow licensing officers to access the bar during open hours for inspection.
A spokesperson for Brighton and Hove Police said: “Brighton and Hove’s licensing team met with the management of the premises following an incident in April involving an altercation outside the venue during a private party and a subsequent report of criminal damage.
“These conditions were mutually agreed with the licence holder to prevent similar incidents occurring in future, and they are working with the police to improve safety.”
A 47-year-old man from Hove was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. He has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
The pub, with 10 ensuite guest rooms was refurbished and reopened in 2018.
The bar space has a maximum capacity of 120 people for events.
Ruby Pub and Hotel declined to comment.
I do hope there is some good news about how hard the management of the Ruby pub have been working to give the community a safe and welcoming space.
For example, free pool on certain days for all ages, promoting and supporting local businesses, live music and a regular dj, disco and karaoke, and free events which link in with Brighton and Hove events.
The Ruby has been improving its reputation and I’m sure the locals understand that some changes were required to enable the pub to continue with it’s positive growth.
What a shame I have found it to be a lovely friendly place always pleasant.
The staff are always happy and helpful.
It’s clean and tidy and a wonderful place to go
Best pub around one little bit of trouble in a very long time it won’t happen again come over on a Friday night for a good old song song 🎵
Sing song lol
Ruby ‘ is a great pub with a friendly atmosphere and has many charitable events ‘the staff know their jobs ‘ and it’s a little dissapoining to read this twisted information article ‘ maybe whoever reported on this should visit the pub to get a real insight before assuming ‘over and out