Arc Inspirations Limited, the operator of the Manahatta bar at 10 Temple Street in Birmingham city centre, has submitted an application to Birmingham City Council to vary its premises licence, seeking permission to extend its operating hours until 3am daily, according to a public notice published in the Birmingham Mail via the Public Notice Portal.
Proposed hours and conditions
Under the proposed variation, regulated entertainment including films, live music, recorded music and dance, along with the sale of alcohol both on and off the premises, would be permitted from 10am to 3am daily – an extension of one hour from the current 2am closing time. Late-night refreshment would be served from 11pm to 3am, and the venue's opening hours would extend to 3.30am every day.
The application also introduces new conditions aimed at managing late-night crowds. At least two door supervisors must be on duty from 8pm until 3am on days the premises operates until that time; at other times, door staffing would be risk assessed and details communicated to the police licensing department. A last entry rule would apply to new entrants only – not to people re-entering after smoking – with last entry set at 2am Sunday to Thursday and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Potential impact on Temple Street
If approved, the later trading hours would formalise an extended nightlife offering in Birmingham city centre, potentially boosting late-night footfall on Temple Street. The proposed conditions, including fixed last entry times and a minimum number of door supervisors, are intended to manage crowd dispersal and maintain public safety. Residents and businesses with concerns about noise, disorder, or other adverse effects are encouraged to make representations to the council.
How to view the full application and comment
A copy of the application can be requested from Birmingham City Council’s licensing section by emailing licensing@birmingham.gov.uk. Written representations from responsible authorities and other persons must be sent to the same email address by 17 August 2026. Submissions should address the four licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, carrying an unlimited fine on summary conviction.
Key details at a glance
- Applicant: Arc Inspirations Limited
- Premises: Manahatta, 10 Temple Street, Birmingham B2 5BN
- Current hours for alcohol and entertainment: 10am to 2am daily
- Proposed hours for alcohol and entertainment: 10am to 3am daily
- Late-night refreshment: 11pm to 3am daily
- Opening hours: 10am to 3.30am daily
- Door supervisors: minimum two from 8pm to 3am when operating to that time
- Last entry: 2am Sunday to Thursday; 3am Friday and Saturday
- Responsible authority: Birmingham City Council licensing
- Comment deadline: 17 August 2026
For further information, members of the public can consult the original public notice or contact the council’s licensing team at licensing@birmingham.gov.uk.
