Pizza Express heads to central Brixton with a new branch set to open in the former Leon premises
We’ve just spotted a licensing application for Pizza Express, which reveals that they will be taking over 462 Brixton Road, the shop unit opposite the tube station, The premises were …

We’ve just spotted a licensing application for Pizza Express, which reveals that they will be taking over 462 Brixton Road, the shop unit opposite the tube station,
The premises were previously used by another fast food chain Leon, who closed late last year.

Interestingly, they’re applying for a late license and are looking to stay open between 8am until 02:30am every day of the week. .
The proposed licensable activities and their hours are:
- Regulated Entertainment (Recorded Music) (indoors and outdoors) from 08:00 to 02:00 Monday to Sunday.
- Retail Sale of Alcohol (for consumption on and off the premises) from 08:00 until 02:00 Monday to Sunday.
- Provision of Late Night Refreshment (indoors and outdoors) from 23:00 until 02:00 Monday to Sunday.
- Opening hours are 08:00 until 02:30 Monday to Sunday.

Note: Any representations regarding the above-mentioned application must be received in writing by Third Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 IEG or licensing@lambeth.gov.uk no later than 16th April 2026 stating the grounds for representation.



