01/10/2026
URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP. WHEN YOU FILL IN THE FORM PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS SUPPORT AND IT ALIGNS WITH ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES BELOW.
For example if you feel we aren’t a noisy venue please explain why, or why we are a safe inclusive place, or they are firmly over 21’s to protect the risk of children etc. it’s important you align to one of the objectives below but also please feel free to express your love for Monroes as well.
It can be that we never have police at the bar for violence, or how we actively make sure we are respectful for neighbours and manage any nuisance , how we welcome everyone and make it a safe place for all.
But most of all express why Hitchin needs Monroes as it is currently.
🚨 URGENT-MONROE’S NEEDS YOUR HELP… BEFORE WE’RE ALL FORCED TO START GOING TO BED AT 9PM 🚨
Right, Hitchin. We need you. ❤️
Our beloved Monroe’s is currently at risk of having its hours reduced or, even worse, being completely shut down… because of ongoing noise complaints from one neighbour.
Now, we’re not saying we’re the quietest place in Hitchin. We’re a bar, not a library. But apparently, somewhere along the line, our music has become a national emergency. 😂
This neighbour moved in 10 months ago — 24 months after we opened — and has continued to complain about noise.
Since then, we’ve worked tirelessly with the council to reduce noise, dropped DJ nights, removed speakers and added music restrictors.
We’ve spent a fortune trying to keep everyone happy.
At this rate, the only thing left to remove is the music itself. And possibly Woody. 😂
🚨 WHAT’S ACTUALLY AT STAKE?
The council is now reviewing our licence, with the potential for our hours to be heavily reduced or the bar to be shut down.
That would be devastating.
Monroe’s is Woody’s livelihood. A true one-man band, built from the ground up, supporting his family and employing people.
We’ve always worked hard to run a safe, welcoming and well-managed venue. We respect our neighbours, we listen to concerns and we have made serious changes to try and resolve this.
We even won BEST OVERALL BUSINESS IN HITCHIN LAST YEAR for a reason. ❤️
We’re not perfect. Nobody is. But we genuinely care about this place and the people who come through our doors.
❤️ HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you believe Monroe’s should remain open and our licence shouldn’t be changed, please click the link below.
It takes around 2 minutes and could make a huge difference.
👉 CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT MONROE’S:�https://onlinepp.north-herts.gov.uk/registers/index.html?fa=licence_register&licence_id=22165&council_id=1
When you open the link:
Select SUPPORT if that reflects your view.
Explain why you believe Monroe’s should remain open.
Submit your response.
Tell them why you love Monroe’s.
Tell them about the safe nights out, the good times, the staff, the music, the rum, the laughs and everything this place brings to Hitchin.
And if you’ve ever had a great night at Monroe’s, now is the time to show your support. 🍹❤️
We will always continue to work towards the four licensing objectives and do everything we reasonably can to operate responsibly. Them being,
1)prevention of public nuisance
2)prevention of crime and disorder
3)protection of children from harm
4) protection of public safety
Please help us keep Monroe’s open.
Because Hitchin without Monroe’s?
That’s just a town with fewer tropical drinks and significantly less dancing.
And Woody is absolutely not ready to get a proper job. 😂
Thank you to everyone who has supported us from day one. We love you.
Woody x ❤️🍹
