Moe's Grill, situated in the new K Village shopping centre, had applied for a late alcohol and live entertainment licence to serve customers until midnight.
However, at a special sitting of South Lakeland District Council's licensing sub-committee, the owners were left disappointed.
After five hours, councillors decided to refuse the permit for both licences. They did, however, award an alcohol licence between 9am and 11pm.
The pattern continues - No live music but permission for booze is OK.