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London pub beloved by Queen faces licence battle after local complains about 'vertical drinking'

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A beloved London pub is staring down the barrel of a licence battle after a local complained about " vertical drinking ". The Champion, a staple Notting Hill boozer, was once regarded as one of the capital's top gay destinations. Despite being the watering hole of choice of legendary British bands like Queen and The Clash, it is now facing a licence review. The evaluation comes after just one local resident lodged a complaint against the establishment, claiming punters drinking outside were blocking the public highway. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The furious resident has urged Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council to order the pub to force punters to sit down while drinking outside and swap pint glasses for plastic cups. In a council report, the man fumed: “Patrons regularly congregate outside the premises, generating noise and disturbance for local residents, particularly during evening hours. “I have raised these concerns directly with staff on multiple occasions and req

First report: Notting Hill pub 'loved by rock band Queen' in licence battle after resident moans about 'vertical drinking' — standard.co.uk, 1d