The Puffer, 8 Easdale Island, Oban, PA34 4TB
Argyll and Bute Council · 25 November 2025
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ITEM 6(c) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: The Puffer, 8 Easdale Island, Oban, PA34 4TB APPLICANT: Slate Island Foods Ltd., Camuslaich, Clachan Seil, Oban, PA34 4TN AGENT: n/a DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The premises is run as mixed use premises. A restaurant/tearoom occupies the front part of the premises and a pub occupies the rear. The premises are situated on a rural island within a small community. The premises are semi-detached being adjoined to the community hall on one side. The building itself is two former quarrier cottages and are solely occupied. EXISTING LICENSED HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Sunday 12.30 to 23.00 12.30 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To amend the seasonal variation. 2) To amend the Children and Young Person's conditions so that they can watch live music.
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ITEM 6(c) CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Restaurant; Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals; Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities and outdoor drinking facilities. CURRENT SEASONAL VARIATION:- From October - Easter. Tearoom/Bar - Thurs, Fri, Sat and Mon 11am - 3pm. Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) Bar - Mon & Thur 7.30pm - 1am. Restaurant/Bar - Fri and Sat 6.00pm - 1am. World stone skimming championships held annually - weekend preceding last Monday in September Saturday 11:00 - 03:00, Sunday 11:00 - 11:00. Christmas and New Year holidays 22/12 - 04/01 open daily 19:30 - 01:00 but Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed. New Years Day open 14:00 - 01:00 PROPOSED SEASONAL VARIATION:- From October to April, The Puffer will reduce activity in line with demand - this may vary year to year. Hours and activity may increase some weeks when required - such as Christmas and New Year or school holidays. All activity will be advertised in advance of opening. CURRENT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children and young persons will be permitted when accompanied by a supervising adult primarily in connection with family functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. or where attending a meal. This would include being on the premises before and after 8.00pm. There is a robust policy in place to ensure no alcohol is purchased or consumed by children or young persons and all staff are vigilant in this connection. Children will be permitted in tearoom alone. AGES – Any age subject to the whole terms of 6(b) above. TIMES – At any time with supervising adult, and at any time in tearoom without adult. PARTS – All areas, subject to terms above, except area in front of bar. PROPOSED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children and young persons will be permitted when accompanied by a supervising adult primarily in connection with family functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. or where attending a meal or watching entertainment such as live music. This would include being on the premises before and after 8.00pm. There is a robust policy in place to ensure no alcohol is purchased or consumed by children or young persons and all staff are vigilant in this connection. Children will be permitted in Cafe alone. AGES – Any age subject to the whole terms of 6(b) above. TIMES – At any time with supervising adult, and at any time in tearoom without adult. PARTS - All areas, subject to terms above, except area in front of bar. LSO COMMENTS: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
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ITEM 6(c) (1)Amendment of seasonal variation (2)Amendment of terms and conditions for children and young persons