Gardaí object to renewal of licence for Berlin Bar

Video footage had emerged last month allegedly showing a masked staff member dancing on the bar as he poured shots into dancing customers’ mouths

The Berlin Bar on Dame Lane in Dublin City centre. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / Rollingnews.ie

The Berlin Bar in Dublin is facing a court challenge to the renewal of its licence after footage emerged last month of alleged non-compliance with Covid-19 social distancing rules.

A video clip was shared on social media of patrons in the popular venue on Dame Lane in Dublin city centre.