Stephen McGowan

Trading as The Caledonian, the bar opened to the local community on Friday 13 December. The application had attracted objections from the NHS, licensing standards and environmental health especially over the possibility of noise nuisance.

Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at TLT, said: “This was a clear case where a new operator to this locality would do nothing but increase standards, and add positively to local amenity. Port Glasgow has not had a new bar for many years and this will be a real boost to the community.”

Operator of the Caledonian Bar, David Carroll, said: “We want to attract a discerning crowd and will be offering high quality surroundings with craft beer and cocktails as well as live entertainment.

“Stephen spoke extremely well to represent us and deal with concerns from the officials. We are delighted to be open in time for Christmas and look forward to serving the good people of Port Glasgow.”