Former Wolves defender's wine bar stripped of licence as owner complains 'I can't win'
The future of a Wolverhampton wine bar is hanging in the balance after its ex-footballer owner was stripped of his licence.
Wolverhampton Council has revoked the licence for Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall owned by former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Mo Camara after a number of late-night lock-ins were held in September last year – nearly 18 months after its licence was suspended for serving illegally after hours.
A hearing was held on January 6 with councillors telling Mr Camara he would be informed of their decision within the coming days.
It has now been confirmed the committee decided to revoke the venue's licence.
A review of the bar’s CCTV footage following complaints from neighbours found the wine bar open and serving after its licensed hours on two nights in September last year.
Door staff were also seen serving drinks and loud music remained on past the designated midnight cut-off according to the council.
During the hearing, environmental health officers said the music from Chill Wine Bar was so loud it would stop people sleeping and they could ‘sing along to the lyrics’ from the neighbour’s house due to the high volume.
Mr Camara also revealed during the hearing that he was looking to sell the Tettenhall bar.
