On Licence

Blue Bell

Licence summary from On Licence, 29 September 2026

Premises
Blue Bell
Address
18 King Street, Workington, CUMBRIA, CA14 4DJ
Licence
Premises licence, PL0296
Status
In force (register: Current)
Issued
8 June 2018
Licensing authority
Cumberland Council
Food hygiene rating
Exempt

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 10:00-00:30
Performance of live music (Indoors)
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00
Playing of recorded music (Indoors)
Mon to Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00
The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON and OFF the premises
Every day 10:00-00:00
Licence conditions (17)
  1. Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours and to include the following embedded hours:- On New Years Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day.
  2. PPN Noise, when measured within the premises shall not exceed an Lmax of 95dBC. PPN4 All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency. PPN9 There shall be placed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public (or member and their guests) notices pointing out the needs of local residents and the need to leave the premises and the area quietly. (Note: this may also include reference to vehicles.) PPN14 The placing of bottles into receptacles outside the premises is not permitted to take place after/between the hours of 2000 and 0800 to minimise disturbance to nearby properties. PS1 - Gas Testing Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliances will be tested at least every 12 months by CORGI authorised workmen and subsequent satisfactory and valid inspection report to be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority. PS2 - Electrical Installation Testing The electrical installation shall be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent person. A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority. PS4 - RCD Each socket outlet circuit or individual socket outlets used for regulated entertainment shall be protected by an integral residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA (0.03 amps). Every such circuit and residual current device shall be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent person. A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority. PS5 - Licensee Safety Inspection Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out by the licence holder to ensure that the premises are safe for use. PS6 - First Aid There shall be maintaine
  3. 30 minute “drinking up” time will allow appropriate dispersal, use of lavatories etc.
  4. In order to further the licensing objectives the licensee reserves the right to move the fire appliances, AWP machines, cigarette machines 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.
  5. The Designated Premises Supervisor has the National Certificate of Licensees and is a member of the local Pubwatch.
  6. The premises benefits from exterior lighting.
  7. There are Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and First Aid Certificates in place.
  8. The premises benefits from a fire alarm, emergency lighting, fire fighting equipment and illuminated signs.
  9. Disability discrimination assessment has been carried out.
  10. The smoking charter in place of no smoking at the bar no smoking areas of 45% by December 2005 and 80% by 2009.
  11. No adjoining premises.
  12. Fabric of the building retains sound.
  13. Windows closed and lockable.
  14. Customers managed to leave quietly.
  15. No unaccompanied children.
  16. Children requested to leave by 9.00pm.
  17. AWP sited away from children areas.

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

Compiled from Cumberland Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/blue-bell-ca14-4a09b14b2c