A pedestrianised square in London's West End, laid out in 1670
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Westminster City Council has published a draft licensing policy advising against vertical drinking and ordering at the bar in Soho and the West End. The policy, which is out for consultation, aims to reduce perceived excessive drinking by promoting seating and table service. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticised the plan as restrictive, while hospitality figures warn it could harm the capital’s nightlife.