The Cosmopolitan, Chorley

The council are reviewing the licence and wants to reduce the opening hours to 11pm on a Friday and Saturday evening.

We need your help to save a beloved local venue.

The Cosmopolitan Bar & Restaurant in Chorley has been proudly serving the community since 2011 — providing a vibrant, welcoming space for socialising, live music, private events, and more. We’ve built a loyal following and created jobs, fun, and lasting memories for so many of you.

But now, our future is at serious risk.

Chorley Council’s Environmental Health Department is reviewing our premises licence and proposing to reduce our opening hours to 11pm. This is despite the fact that we were here before the nearby residential properties were developed.

If this change goes ahead, it would make our business financially unviable. Most of our trade happens after 11pm, and losing that would almost certainly mean closing our doors permanently.

We’ve always operated responsibly, listened to our neighbours, and worked hard to minimise any disruption. We simply want to continue doing what we’ve done for years — serving our community in the safe, enjoyable atmosphere you know and love.

✊ What You Can Do
Please sign this petition to show your support for keeping The Cosmopolitan open late.

Every signature helps demonstrate to the council that:

The community wants this venue to stay open
We are a valued part of Chorley's nightlife and culture
People deserve a safe, local place to socialise late into the evening

We appreciate your time, your custom, and your voice. Let's fight to protect one of Chorley's last true late-night venues.