This Pub is Permanently Closed
A licence for provision of alcohol applied for Jan 2025. Premises to be known as Tigerbite. Converted 5/5/2012 to Spice Tower Food Bar. Closed 1/8/2010. Planning Application DC/048408 | Change of use from a wine bar to a mix use restaurant / cafe and hot food take-away. (Retrospective application). Granted 10/12/2012.
History: Began life in late 2005 as R Bar, then became Three Lions Sports Bar a few years after. It ended its days as Bar Viva, at all times it was always a keg-only bar and for a time from 1/4/2009, it only opened for private parties.
Historic Interest
Before ultimate closure was named Bar Viva. Had prior incarnation as Three Lions Sports Bar. Opened c.1/12/2005 as R Bar in former retail premises. Planning Application DC/019910 | Change of use to wine bar /restaurant (Use Class A4) on ground floor with two bedroom flat above. Granted 15/8/2005.
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