A cafe on the site of a former tattoo parlour in Romford has entered a bid to serve alcohol. 

Applicant Meshi Cafe Ltd, on behalf of Meshi Cafe in 277 London Road, has applied for a licence to sell and supply alcohol from Monday to Sunday. 

If the licence proposal is granted, Meshi Cafe will operate from 10am until 11pm each day, according to a notice on the Public Notice Portal. 

The cafe has replaced a former tattoo parlour, The Lucky 7, after the retail space was listed on Andrew Caplin Commercial Estate Agents for let.

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According to the Havering Council planning portal, the latest planning application in connection to the premises included alterations to the front elevation and the installation of a door and stairs to the rear of the property. 

It was approved with conditions in September of 2022.

The licensing application is open to representations until November 30, with further details of the proposal available here