A NEW food market venue at Barons Quay has lodged an application for a licence.

Barons Quay Social, near Wildwood, is set to open this summer and has asked Cheshire West and Chester Council for permission to sell alcohol, and to play live and recorded music.

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Its proposed opening hours are 11am to 1am Sunday to Thursday, and 11am to 3am Friday and Saturday.

Bank Holiday Sundays, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve would also be subject to 3am closures as part of the application.

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Announced in February, the street food, bar and music venue would feature a rooftop terrace overlooking the River Weaver.

Existing sister venue Marine Street Social in the New Brighton is described as a food and drink market where people can eat, drink, dance and socialise.

The Barons Quay venue is proposed to be similar and will host live music, DJs and events.