It's surprising that it has taken this long for an Oxford nightclub to try its luck with the new drinking laws.

Two years ago in 2005, so called 24 hour licensing became legal after much hype and scaremongering.

Yet these fears proved mostly unfounded.

Now popular nightspot Po Na Na has applied to extend its licence from 2.30am to 8am, as, they claim, clubbers arriving at midnight only have two and a half hours to boogie.

Closing at 8am may be a step too far for the licensing committee, but surely, if it is, a compromise can be made. After all, we are one of the only countries in the Western world that close up their bars at 2.30am - which many tourists are baffled by.

Those against the bid claim that visitors to the city are horrified by the noise as it is and are concerned about antisocial behaviour growing.

But wasn't 24 hour drinking meant to reduce the amount of people on the streets at the same time?

We hope this bid is given serious thought to the benefit of both the club and those who have concerns.

And if the outcome does improve antisocial behaviour, then we'll drink to that!