Wainscott pub has licence revoked for ignoring Covid-19 rules
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A micropub has lost its licence after it held illegal lock-ins during lockdown.
The Hop and Rye, Wainscott Road, Wainscott, near Strood, allowed people to drink inside the premises on at least five separate occasions in November.
The pub held five illegal lock-ins during November. Picture: Sean Aidan
Licensing officers found six people drinking at the rear of the business during a visit on November 27 and requested they leave.
Following further inquiries, the pub was found to have held at least five lock-ins since November 5.
A hearing was held at Medway Council on December 22 where it was agreed by a licensing panel its licence would be revoked, meaning it must permanently close.