A DECISION on whether a new Italian restaurant in Summertown can serve alcohol and play music until midnight will be made next week.

The former Oxford Wine Cafe in South Parade will become ‘Thirty Eight’ restaurant and bar once a refurbishment is completed.

It will be run by the company behind Bacaro – an Italian restaurant in Southampton – which has advertised for a new Oxford team.

A licensing application revealed the restaurant wants to serve alcohol until midnight – an hour later than the wine cafe, which has caused concern among residents.

A decision will made on Monday at 5pm at Town Hall.