Star Bar licensee Mick Acquarola, a Tasmanian Hospitality Association board member and past Launceston Liquor Accord vice chairman, said there had been no incidents at his business for ``quite some time''. 

He said it was a misconception that licensed venues encouraged alcohol-related crime.

``Incidents are happening, either at homes or away from venues,'' Mr Acquarola said.

``We have security and responsible service of alcohol procedures that we adhere to.

``We keep our patrons safe.

``It's tough enough to get people out in winter time. We want to keep things positive.''

Mr Acquarola said there was an assumption from media reports that people involved in bashings had been out drinking.

``Incidents getting reported in the past few weeks have not been directly involved with a venue or outside the door of a venue,'' he said.

``They happen in the street, two to three blocks away, or in a suburb.''