Bills Restaurant

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

135-137 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SP

Premises licence M084717

In force

Bills Restaurant holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M084717. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises, late night refreshment and recorded music. It was issued on 11 November 2014. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M084717
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 11 November 2014
Venue type: Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 16 July 2026
Licence holder: Bills Restaurants Ltd
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO1 1SP
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Alcohol on the premisesSale of alcohol for drinking on site.
Alcohol off the premisesSale of alcohol to take away.
Late night refreshmentHot food or drink served between 11pm and 5am.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Sat 08:00-00:00, Sun 08:00-23:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times: On New Years Eve, all activities shall be extended by 1 hour
Recorded Music - Indoors: Every day 08:00-23:00
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times: On New Years Eve, all activities shall be extended by 1 hour
Late Night Refreshment In&Out: Mon to Sat 23:00-00:00
Late Night Refreshment In&Out, non-standard times: On New Years Eve, all activities shall be extended by 1 hour

Licence conditions (20)

Restaurant,.
Recorded Music
08.00 to 23.00,.
Amplified sound system playing pre recorded music,.
Hours-Seasonal Variations
On New Years Eve, all activities shall be extended by 1 hour,.
Activity may take place INDOORS,.
Late Night Refreshment
23.00 to 00.00,.
The provision of Late Night Refreshments is permitted INDOORS and, OUTDOORS,
LN Refreshments-Further dets
Supply of Alcohol
10.00 to 00.00,.
10.00 to 23.00,.
A period of 20 minutes to allow clients to drink-up will be permitted in addition to the opening times specified,.
Alcohol may be served ON and OFF the premises,.
Alcohol-Further details
08.00 to 00.00,.
The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon request of Police or authorised officer throughout the preceding 31 day period.2. Substantial food shall be available at all times during the permitted hours3. Service of alcohol shall be by waiter/waitress service only with the exception of people waiting for a table.4. All exit doors will be regularly checked and all fire doors maintained unobstructed and effectively self closing. All fire fighting equipment will be regularly checked to ensure they function correctly.5. Staff will routinely check the premises during the opening hours to ensure that the premises are clean and tidy6. Empty glasses will be regularly collected and any spillage dealt with as soon as practicable.7. A comprehensive risk assessment policy will be in place.8. All staff will be trained to ask customers to leave quietly in the evening when necessary.9. There will be appropriate signage a the premises requesting customers to leave quietly10. When children attend the premise, it is a requirement that they are accompanied by a responsible adult.,.
Agreed with Essex Police - November 20141. No drinks to be removed from the premises.2. No off sales of alcohol (save for in sealed containers as part of a pre packed hamper).3. Toughened glasses to be used (where possible).4. The premises will operate Challenge 25 in relation to the sale of alcohol, requiring all those who appear to be under 25 to be asked for a recognised form of photographic identification. All staff will be trained in the operation of the Challenge 25 policy and refresher training will be provided and documented.5. A refusals book will be kept on the premises; regularly inspected by a member of the premises management; and available for inspection by Police and Council authorised officers.Agreed with Environmental Protection - 29 October 20146. Empty bottles/cans must not be handled outside the premises between 21:00 and 08:00, so as to be audible at residential premises.,.

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