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Do I need a Licence?

Licensable activities under the Licensing Act 2003 are the:
  • sale and supply of alcohol
  • provision of regulated entertainment
  • provision of late night refreshment
 
Alcohol
You need a licence to:
  • Sell alcohol, including in wholesale quantities to the public
  • Supply alcohol to members of a club
 
Regulated entertainment
You need a licence for the following activities, if carried out in front of an audience;
  • performance of a play
  • exhibition of a film
  • an indoor sporting event
  • boxing or wrestling entertainment
  • performance of live music
  • playing of recorded music
  • performance of dance
  • any similar entertainment to live music, recorded music or dance
 
The provision of facilities for these activities is also licensable.

Late night refreshment
You need a licence to:
  • Provide hot food or hot drink between 11pm and 5am
 
If you are still unsure whether or not you need a licence, please contact the Licensing Authority. (See 'Contact the Licensing Section').