Found out - not to do with the noise.
The Feathers lost their late licence - was to do with the doors shutting at 12.30 and people getting in afterwards.
As a result the Commercial Inn has decided to only wait open until 1am now - although they could open to 2am at any time if they wish.
The funny thing is both these pubs can now have their doors open until 12.45am as they close at 1am. Under the existing local law any pub which opens to 2am must close their doors at 12.30am and allow no-one else access. They then have to have door people who allow people out - but no-one in!
The 2am licence with a 12.30am door shutting has always been stupid to me - one no doubt, made up by people who never go out! If a pub is open to 2am you should be able to get in later than 12.30am.
With the Comm, The Feathers and the Burnside in the square all closing at 1am now it looks like Whisky Macs will benefit. Not before time, mind you, Craig puts alot of time and effort into attracting people to Whisky Macs whereas the ones in the square just open their doors
