London's No. Fifty Cheyne restaurant faces licensing review over noise

The high‑end restaurant No. Fifty Cheyne in Kensington and Chelsea, London, known for advertising "London's best Sunday roast," was brought before the Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub‑Committee on 30 July after resident Colin Scagell lodged a series of noise and nuisance complaints dating from November 2024. Scagell alleged that customers were frequently drunk, disorderly and sometimes unwell, creating weekly disturbance on the quiet Cheyne Row. Legal counsel James Anderson noted that the venue had recently changed management, and Sarah Le Fevre said previous attempts to resolve the issues with the former manager had failed. The council recorded 17 formal complaints in the past 24 months. While the Licensing Enforcement Officer said the disturbance did not meet the statutory nuisance threshold, the committee considered imposing conditions such as requiring staff to monitor the outdoor area after 9 pm. Councillor Marie‑Therese Rossi highlighted the street’s normally quiet character during the hearing.