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Former Reiss store in Liverpool city centre set for transformation into new pub by Pub Invest Group

Pub Invest Group already manages more than two dozen sites

The former Reiss store on the corner of Stanley Street and Mathew Street (Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)

Pub Invest Group Ltd, the operator of some of Liverpool's most popular nightlife spots, has been granted permission to open its latest venue in a former fashion store. The future of the former Reiss store on Stanley Street had been uncertain after the British brand relocated to Liverpool ONE.

But this week, Liverpool Council's licensing and gambling sub-committee gave the green light for the former retail space to be converted into a pub. Pub Invest Group, which operates McCooley's, Black Rabbit and Dirty O'Shea's, has secured terms to keep the business open until 4am on weekends.

In an effort to quell opposition to the project, the company has agreed to amend its original proposals, reducing closing hours to 2am during the week.

Pub Invest describes itself as one of the largest operators of bars and night clubs in the north west. The company manages more than two dozen sites across Liverpool and the wider region.

The new application aims to breathe new life into the currently vacant former Reiss site that sits near some of its other venues.

Documents released by Liverpool Council revealed that the group had initially sought a licence to keep the venue open until at least 4am. Following discussions with Merseyside Police, the business has agreed to a closing time of 2am from Monday to Thursday.

Representatives from Kabannas Hotel on Mathew Street initially objected to a licensing application, with Matthew Phipps, head of licensing at TLT LLP, saying: "Our client's representation is directed toward the prevention of public nuisance objectives."

However, after an agreement between both parties, Matthew Phipps confirmed through a phone link to the committee that Kabannas was withdrawing its objection. This led Cllr William Shortall, vice-chair of the licensing and gambling sub-committee, to declare the licence would be granted.