Katie O’Brien’s, on Temple Street, wants to extend its hours
The pub has Guinness and Murphy’s on tap(Image: Katie O’Brien’s)
A popular bar Katie O’Brien’s wants to change its opening hours – to serve drinks and play music further into the early hours.
A public notice in Birmingham Mail states that Kobit I has applied to Birmingham City Council to vary the premises licence for Katie O’Brien’s at Cheltenham House, 14–16 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BG.
What the application seeks
- Extend the terminal hour for the retail sale of alcohol (on and off the premises), live music, recorded music and late-night refreshment to 3am daily
- Allow the venue to remain open to the public until 3:30am daily
- Permit regulated entertainment in the form of films and the performance of dance from 9am to 3am daily
- Amend certain existing licence conditions as set out in the application
The application is made under the Licensing Act 2003 and relates to a city centre location on Temple Street. According to the notice, John Gaunt and Partners are the licensing solicitors acting in the matter, and the notice is dated 26 August 2026.
Key dates and how to comment
Written representations can be submitted by a responsible authority or any other person up to and including 22 September 2026. Representations should be made in writing to the Licensing Authority at Birmingham City Council. Full details of the application can be viewed at the council’s General Licensing Regulation and Enforcement office, PO Box 17831, Birmingham, B2 2HJ, and via the council’s licensing website during normal office hours.
Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to submit a representation setting out relevant reasons linked to the licensing objectives, such as prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licence application; the maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.
What it could mean for the area
If granted as applied for, the variation would formalise later trading at the premises, including on- and off-sales of alcohol until 3am and opening until 3:30am. Generic considerations may include dispersal arrangements on Temple Street, noise management for live and recorded music, staffing and security during late hours, and managing queues and litter. Any resident, business or responsible authority may make representations if they consider the licensing objectives may be affected.
If valid objections are received, the matter may be determined at a licensing sub-committee hearing, where conditions can be added, hours modified or the application refused. If no relevant representations are submitted, the application may be granted by licensing officers.
Questions readers may ask
What is being proposed? The applicant seeks to extend alcohol sales, live and recorded music, and late-night refreshment to 3am daily, with films and dance permitted from 9am to 3am, and to keep the venue open to the public until 3:30am.
Where is the premises? Katie O’Brien’s, Cheltenham House, 14–16 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BG.
Who is applying? Kobit I Ltd is the premises licence holder seeking the variation, with John Gaunt and Partners named as licensing solicitors.
Who can comment? A responsible authority or any other person may submit a written representation to Birmingham City Council by the stated deadline.
How do I send a representation? Write to the council’s Licensing Authority, quoting the premises name and address and stating how your concerns relate to the licensing objectives. Include your name, address and contact details.
Where can I read the full application? Full details are available at the council’s licensing offices and on its licensing web pages. The original public notice is also available online; use the link provided with this article for further details.
