Watt Whisky, 6 Cross Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6HU
Argyll and Bute Council · 25 November 2025
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ITEM 5(b) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Watt Whisky, 6 Cross Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6HU APPLICANT: Campbeltown Whisky Company Ltd., 33A Glebe Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6LR AGENT: n/a DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Ground floor retail shop in the centre of Campbeltown with residential flats above. The premises is accessed from Cross Street and comprises a main shop area and two storage areas to the rear. There is a staff toilet in the close next to the shop at number 10 Cross Street. LICENSED HOURS APPLIED FOR ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 SEASONAL VARIATION:- Although the core hours stated are from 10/11am until 10pm, we would not intend to operate continuously during these hours. In general the shop would be open from 10am until 5pm, with the potential to offer small group in-store tastings in the evening or at weekends subject to demand. From experience, people often try to book these at very short notice/on the day.
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ITEM 5(b) Additionally during peak retail periods such as whisky festivals and the run up to Christmas we would anticipate having extended retail opening hours. ACTIVITIES:- The main purpose of the premises is a retail shop to promote and sell our own brand of whisky. The on-trade activity will be limited to selling tasting flights and ticketed small group in-store tastings with a focus on brand education and discovery. We hope this will add to the tourist offering in Campbeltown for visiting whisky enthusiasts. CHILDREN & YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS - Children and young persons will be allowed entry to the shop when accompanied by a responsible adult. No children or young persons will be admitted to ticketed tasting events. AGES – Children and young persons from 0 – 17 years old. TIMES - From 10am until 6pm. Or from 10am until 9pm during 'late night shopping' hours in November and December. PARTS - The shop consists of 1 public room and 2 storage rooms. Children would only have access to the main shop area. CAPACITY OF PREMISES: - On Sales – 16 persons LSO COMMENTS: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS/COMMENTS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- 1) This has been changed from a full grant to a provisional application as they did not apply for their Section 50 EH Certificate in time for the meeting. 2) Terms of seasonal variation 3) Terms and conditions for children and young persons 4) Addition of recorded music as an activity