The updated list of the most violent venues in NSW has been released, with the Plantation Hotel in Coffs Harbour taking the top spot.

Released on 27 November the list now also includes for the first time a sporting venue, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust. The sports venue features at number 14 on the list with 12 violent incidents taking place there in the last financial year.

The list which began in 2008 includes the most violent incidents ranging from 21 in the past year to 12.

Venues such as the nightclub Home which recorded 19 incidents and more are subject to a mandatory 1:30am lockout and have to stop serving alcohol 30 minutes before closing. They are also banned from serving alcohol in glass containers or shots, doubles and pre-mixed drinks over 5 per cent alcohol after midnight.

Source: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/latest-violent-venues-list-released-for-nsw