The supermarket wants to open a store on the route of the famous pub crawl in Headingley, Leeds.
The new bar will open on the University of Surrey's campus in Guildford in May.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.
"It's certainly in keeping with his style," a councillor says.
The Golden Beam in Headingley wants to change its licensing hours on weekdays and weekends.
The fire service, which tackled the blaze in the afternoon, says a log fell out of a fireplace.
The Golden Beam in Headingley is not allowed to routinely serve revellers taking part in the crawl.
Plans to expand The Whiffler, in Hellesdon, on the outskirts of Norwich, are given the go-ahead.
Chain wants to be able to admit Otley Run groups to its pub despite licence banning them since 2021.