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Entertainment Commission approves permits for Nicky’s Irish Pub, The Reserve and Northern Bubbles after questions on noise, security and outreach
Summary
At its June 15 meeting the commission approved three place-of-entertainment permits — Nicky’s Irish Pub (Lower Haight), The Reserve (301 Battery), and Northern Bubbles (Market Square) — with staff conditions including the EC Good Neighbor policy and security plans; commissioners pressed applicants on past noncompliance, outreach and required security staffing.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted on June 15 to approve three place-of-entertainment permit applications after staff presentations, applicant testimony and commissioner questioning about noise mitigation, security staffing and neighborhood outreach.
Nicky's Irish Pub: Tom Mills, the applicant and new owner, told commissioners he bought the neighborhood bar "because the neighborhood needs this local" and plans to restore trivia, DJs and dancing. Staff said outreach produced supportive letters, including from the landlord. Commissioners pressed Mills on manager training and a permanent security plan; Mills said he would hire an experienced head of security and keep managers trained. Commissioner motioned to approve the permit with staff…
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