Sleepless residents wire Guy Ritchie for sound

Guy Ritchie has found himself at odds with the nimby brigade after cheesing the locals off with the din created by his Mayfair pub.

Quiet day: Guy Ritchie and Mellany Gandara

Living next door to the hottest celebrity boozer in town is clearly taking its toll on his neighbours, who have had sound-monitoring equipment installed after complaining about the racket.

Recorded: the Punch Bowl's noise levels are being monitored by by a Wesminster council microphone (inset) after complaints

The 40-year-old film director could even risk losing his licence if the council decide there it too much noise.

The Punch Bowl attracts huge numbers of punters thanks to Guy's regular stream of celeb pals — everyone from Prince William to Justin Timberlake have popped in for a pint.

Perfect for a night out, but perhaps not so perfect if you're trying to get to sleep next door.

Guy has made a regular habit of holding late-night lock-ins and hosting raucous entertainment like live Irish folk bands. Punters have also been filling the pavements outside during the warm summer months. A source said: "The neighbours are fed up with the racket, which sometimes goes on into the early hours."

Westminster council confirmed they had received 37 complaints about The Punch Bowl, although Guy has tried to placate neighbours by moving punters inside by 9pm and employing door staff. A microphone has now been installed in an upstairs flat next door to monitor the sound levels.

A council spokesman told us: "Managers at the pub are aware of this activity and it will take two weeks to complete."

Guy was spotted in a café near his pub yesterday with his new flame Mellany Gandara. It seems the noise fuss hasn't dampened his appetite for romance.