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The former Balloonique will be turned into a new micropub(Image: Google Street View)<\/p>\nThe new operators are linked to popular local chain the Bow-Legged BeagleThe former Balloonique will be turned into a new micropub(Image: Google Street View)<\/p>\n
A new micropub is set to open in a former Merseyside village that \u201cneeds something a little bit different.\u201d On June 18, Wirral<\/a> councillors considered an application put forward to turn a former balloon and card shop into a new micropub at 114 Wallasey<\/a> Village.<\/p>\n Though concerns had been raised by two residents who didn\u2019t attend the hearing, a licence was granted which would see the pub stay open until 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n Neal Dawson, speaking on behalf of the application, said they wanted to create a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome and didn\u2019t want to create a culture that would cause a public nuisance.<\/p>\n He said he had previous experience over 20 years including working at the popular local chain the Bow-Legged Beagle.<\/p>\n The new pub will seat about 35 people and those behind it do not expect to attract big groups.<\/p>\n Responding to the two people raising concerns about antisocial behaviour and public nuisance, Peter McNally said the objections were from the same address and they would explore sound proofing to address these.<\/p>\n Six people had also written to the council in support of the plans.<\/p>\n Martin Kelsey said he\u2019d turned up as \u201cit looked like somebody was trying to organise a pile on against having a new premises there and I have to say on a personal level I love the micropub model\u201d arguing it was \u201cnot going to be loads of young people drinking shots.\u201d<\/p>\n He said: \u201cI am well past the rave days so just somewhere to go and have a quiet drink.<\/p>\n “You may have music to put it into perspective, it\u2019s no louder than having the radio on,\u201d adding: \u201cWallasey needs it. The [Cheshire] Cheese is okay but generally speaking it needs something a little bit different.\u201d<\/p>\n