Wine tasters and martini making coming to Leeds after new Guiseley coffee shop given alcohol license

David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
By David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 17th May 2023, 06:33 BST
Updated 17th May 2023, 06:33 BST
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The owner of a new Guiseley coffee shop said he is “thrilled” after being given the go-ahead to host wine tasters and martini-making sessions.

Muthadi Anwaar Alleyne opened Office Saloon on Oxford Street in the town in March. Now the shop been granted an alcohol licence by Leeds City Council, which Mr Alleyne says will give the business further “momentum” and make it a pillar of the Guiseley community.

The council’s environmental health unit had objected to the licence being given over fears late-night noise would disturb nearby residents. But at a hearing on Tuesday, Mr Alleyne insisted his offering would not be “party” orientated and would instead be led by events such as taster sessions and distilling classes.

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He said he would bar customers who left noisily and gave assurances that he would refuse business from stag and hen dos. A panel of two councillors agreed to grant him a licence to serve alcohol and play music until 10pm, two hours earlier than he had applied for.

Thrilled: Mr Alleyne said that alcohol license would give his business “momentum”.Thrilled: Mr Alleyne said that alcohol license would give his business “momentum”.
Thrilled: Mr Alleyne said that alcohol license would give his business “momentum”.

Speaking afterwards, Mr Alleyne said: “I’m absolutely thrilled. I’m very happy and very excited about what this will mean. 10pm as a compromise is absolutely fine if that’s what keeps everyone happy. I’m very happy to work with local reside