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Tynemouth beachfront restaurant granted alcohol licence

Riley’s Fish Shack, the beachfront restaurant in Tynemouth, has been granted an alcohol licence.

The licence, facilitated by Newcastle’s Mincoffs Solicitors, is the latest exciting development for Riley’s, which originally began as a mobile cart selling fish in 2012. Following a successful crowdfunded project, owner Adam Riley esigned, converted and installed two shipping containers into a very popular fresh fish eatery on King Edward Bay.

Adam, who trained as a chef, has been listed in the top ten seafood outlets by the Guardian. He also won the Northern Award for British Street Food recently and competes for the national title at the O2 in December.

Acting on behalf of Adam Riley, Matthew Foster, Partner and Head of Licensing at Mincoffs Solicitors presented an application to North Tyneside Council’s Sub Licensing Committee to allow Riley’s Fish Shack to trade selling alcohol with food between the hours of 9am and 10pm.

The committee in their remarks stated that they were supportive of businesses in Tynemouth and by agreeing the application, imposed a couple of extra conditions which reflected those offered by Mr Riley during the course of the hearing.

Mincoffs Solicitors’ Matthew Foster said: “I have advised Adam from the outset, and I wish him and Lucy every success with the Fish Shack. It’s a great venue, in a fantastic and serene beach side location.”

Adam Riley said: “This is great news for the Fish Shack. It allows us to plan for the future, and build upon our recent success.”

Adam is also a co-director of the successful Boiler Shop Steamer, a regular event held at Newcastle’s Stephenson Works amalgamating food, drink and music.