Seven pubs and clubs throughout Queensland, including two Brisbane venues, will be forced to close their doors early, with the State Government ruling they pose an "unacceptable risk" to patrons.
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The Gold Coast, Mt Isa and Brisbane venues were refused early trading permits as part of a crackdown by Liquor Licensing.
Uber Nightclub at West End and Tony's Niteclub at Fortitude Valley were deemed an "unacceptable risk" by police and the government and refused permission to open after 3am.
The venues failed to meet statutory obligations and the ability to trade beyond 3am and was a "privilege, not a right", Treasurer Andrew Fraser said.
"Licensees trading in this period are expected to meet meticulous obligations and these licensees have not met those obligations," Mr Fraser said.
Baja at Coolangatta, the Berlin Lounge Bar at Surfers Paradise and the Mt Isa Hotel at Mt Isa were also refused late-trading licenses.
The Normanby Hotel, which Mr Fraser labelled as "out of control" earlier this year, is currently appealing a bid by the government to cut its operating hours.
The establishment was issued with a Show Cause notice by Liquor Licensing in February after a year-long investigation by the department.
It had documented about 50 incidents, including allegations of attacks on patrons and high levels of intoxication.
Liquor Licensing proposed to cut the Normanby's trading hours, but the hotel's owners have appealed the move. A decision is expected later this month.
Queensland Hotels Association chief executive Justin O'Connor said the venues denied late trading permits were not members of the QHA.
While he would not comment specifically, Mr O'Connor said some businesses relied on late-night trading for their profitability and a reduction in hours could have a financial impact.
"Licenses businesses are no different to any other business - the only time they take revenue is when they are open," Mr O'Connor said.
However it was clear there were problems with patron behaviour and anti-social activity during the early morning hours, he said.
"That's a statement of the obvious... if somebody is out at 3am or 5am, they are likely to have been consuming legal and illegal substances for a longer period of time.
"However a well-run venue should have no problems with safety regardless of what time it is operating."
Two other premises on the Gold Coast also had their applications denied yesterday because they had not traded in the past 12 months.
A further two licensees opted not to reapply for an extended trading hours permit after discussions with Liquor Licensing officers.
The government announced reforms to the state's Liquor Act earlier this year and established a new regime for venues that trade between midnight and 5am, Mr Fraser said.
