Restaurant in Sale denied alcohol license after alleged unlicensed sales

A restaurant in Sale has had its alcohol license application denied after council officials reported it sold beer and wine the day before the hearing. The licensing sub-committee found evidence of unlicensed alcohol sales at Linguine. During a visit on December 3, officials observed alcohol being sold on-site. The restaurant's owner denied the allegations, claiming only non-alcoholic beverages were offered, but the committee expressed concerns about potential violations of the Licensing Act. The council emphasized the responsibilities of holding a premises license and noted issues with the restaurant's operations. Future license requests will require additional review by the sub-committee.