Wycombe nightclub closes for major refurbishment with new name confirmed
A High Wycombe nightclub is set for a dramatic transformation after closing its doors for a major refurbishment.
Trilogy Nightclub in Paul’s Row — which opened in June 2021 in the former Signature venue — marked an ‘end of an era’ on Saturday, ahead of the planned works.
Details of the overhaul have now emerged in a licensing application submitted to Buckinghamshire Council by Epic Bars (High Wycombe) Ltd.
The operator is seeking permission for a series of internal changes, including creating a new entrance corridor, relocating the main bar, moving the DJ booth slightly forward and installing an additional bar in the smoking area. Plans also include alterations to doors leading to the outdoor space.
The application also proposes revised hours for recorded music. Current permitted hours run from 9pm to 3.30am Sunday to Thursday and 9pm to 5.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Under the new plans, recorded music could be played from 11am until 3am Sunday to Thursday and from 11am until 5am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Documents further reveal the venue is set to be renamed Labyrinth as part of the relaunch. The closure comes after the club told customers it wanted to begin “something brand new” following “five amazing years”.
Further details contained within the licensing application set out a range of proposed operating conditions covering public nuisance, safety and crime prevention measures at the venue.
Under the plans, clearly visible notices would be placed at exits and circulation areas asking customers to respect nearby residents and leave quietly.
Management has also proposed providing free bottles of water on the bar during the final 30 minutes of trading, while litter in the immediate vicinity of the premises would be collected daily and disposed of through a commercial contractor.
In relation to public safety, the licence holder says logs and risk assessments would be made available to police or authorised officers on request. At least two fire marshals and a first aider would be on duty whenever the premises is open to the public.
Measures aimed at reducing noise disturbance include a restriction on emptying glass bottles into external bins between 10pm and 7am, while deliveries and collections would be limited to daytime hours.
Any sound equipment used for music or licensable activities would also be connected to an in-house noise-limiting system controlled by management.
Crime and disorder prevention proposals include a digital CCTV system covering trading areas and external spaces in Paul’s Row, with footage retained for up to 28 days. Staff trained to access recordings would be available to assist police and council officers if required.