On Licence

After Office Hours

Licence summary from On Licence, 26 September 2026

Premises
After Office Hours
Address
After Office Hours, 128 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SP
Licence
Premises licence, M004827
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
3 October 2005
Licensing authority
Colchester City Council
Activities
Alcohol on the premises, Alcohol off the premises, Late night refreshment, Recorded music, Live music
Food hygiene rating
Exempt

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 10:00-01:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises
Mon to Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-23:30
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times
New Years Eve and New Years Day- the period between the standard finish time of the authorised period starting on New Years Eve and the standard start time on New Years Day.
Live Music - Indoors
Every day 19:00-00:00
Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times
New Years Eve and New Years Day- the period between the standard finish time of the authorised period starting on New Years Eve and the standard start time on New Years Day. Amplified and/or unamplified live music limited to three entertainers.
Recorded Music - Indoors
Mon to Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-23:30
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times
New Years Eve and New Years Day- the period between the standard finish time of the authorised period starting on New Years Eve and the standard start time on New Years Day. New Years Eve and New Years Day - the period between the authorised period starting on New Years Eve and the standard start time on New Years Day. Amplified/unamplified music ancillary to the sale of alcohol.
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors
Mon to Thu 23:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:30, Sun 23:00-23:30
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors, non-standard times
New Years Eve and New Years Day - the period between the standard finish time of the authorised period starting on New Years Eve and the standard start time on New Years Day. Ancillary to the sale of alcohol in Section M.
Licence conditions (8)
  1. In order to further the licensing objectives the licensee reserves the right to move the fire appliances, AWP machines, cigarette machines and or any other similar objects temporarily in a fixed location which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment.2. The interior of the premises is well lit, airy and bright.3. The outside of the premises is well lit.4. Door staff on duty.5. Member of pubwatch scheme.6. Regular staff meetings.,.
  2. No drink promotions or happy hours.8. All interior trading areas are visible to staff from behind the bar servery.9. The toilets access is clearly visible from the bar servery and the toilets are checked regularly.10. The licensee/staff monitor customers' behaviour, especially during busy periods.11. There is always a minimum of 2 staff on duty at any one time.,.
  3. Premises has a fire alarm which is maintained.13. Emergency lighting is installed and maintained on the premises.14. Fire extinguishers are installed and maintained.15. Staff trained in first aid.16. Gas and electrical certificates are in place and appliances are tested annually.,.
  4. Management have control of the music system.18. At the end of each evening a member of staff will stand at the exit door to ensure that they depart in a quiet and orderly manner.,.
  5. Children will be permitted on the premises until 18.00 daily.20. Management regularly walk around the Premises.
  6. Amplified and/or un-amplified live music limited to three entertainers.,.
  7. Environmental Control - Agreed 25 October 20051. All external doors/windows must be kept closed, other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving regulated entertainment are taking place.2. Prominent and clear notices will be displayed at all exits requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.,.
  8. Offered by the applicant at the hearing - 25 November 20051. The seating area on the pavement at the front of the premises should be closed at 23.00 and tables and chairs should be removed from this area.2. Toughened drinking glasses to be used at all times.,.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Colchester City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/after-office-hours-co1-633dfce3b1