On Licence

Chequers Inn

Licence summary from On Licence, 29 September 2026

Premises
Chequers Inn
Address
Chequers Inn, St Albans Road, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7AD
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500866
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
17 November 2019
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 09:00-00:30, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Live Music
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Recorded Music
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Anything similar LM, RM & PoD
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Alcohol Sales On
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Alcohol Sales Off
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Late Night Refresh
Every day 23:00-00:30, other: " Seasonal variations: On St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, and St Andrew's Day, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with seven days' notice and agreement with the police. " Non-standard timings: For statutory bank holiday weekend periods (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and for the Thursday before Good Friday and for Christmas Eve, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour beyond these times. On occasions of local national or international significance or for charitable events, limited to 12 per year, the finish time will be extended by 1 hour, with 14 days' notice and agreement with the police.
Licence conditions (22)
  1. a) General - all four licensing objectives
  2. 1. Live music, Recorded Music, Anything of a Similar Description to live music, recorded music or performances of dance and the provision of Late Night Refreshment will take place in indoors.
  3. 2. Live music shall be limited to performances by a maximum of 2 performers.
  4. 3. The premises will respect Spirit Group's Approach to Responsible Drinking.
  5. b) The prevention of crime and disorder
  6. 1. When door staff are used they will be Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved and operate in accordance with the security industry guidelines.
  7. 2. A zero tolerance towards illegal drugs will be enforced at all times.
  8. 3. If a disc jockey is used on any night then he/she will ask customers to leave quietly.
  9. 4. All instances of crime and disorder will be reported to the police and will be recorded in an incident log book.
  10. c) Public safety
  11. 1. Public safety shall be reviewed regularly through the Licence Holder's health and safety policy. This policy shall be fully briefed and trained to all management and staff and the Licence Holder will continue to train staff to the standards required by relevant legislation.
  12. 2. Free drinking water will be available at all times.
  13. d) The prevention of public nuisance
  14. 1. Patrols will take place by members of staff, internally and externally, to limit any noise pollution when entertainment is being offered within the premises.
  15. 2. Notices will be displayed asking our customers to respect the neighbours when leaving the premises.
  16. 3. Soft drinks and non-alcoholic refreshment will be available if the premises is open for an extended period between the cessation of the supply of alcohol and the closure of the premises.
  17. e) The protection of children from harm
  18. 1. When children are allowed upon the premises, any entertainment offered within the premises will be suitable for young persons.
  19. 2. Children will be required to be supervised by the accompanying adult at all times.
  20. 3. A no smoking area will be provided.
  21. 4. Soft drinks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
  22. 5. A recognised Proof of Age Policy will be enforced.

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

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/chequers-inn-al3-51f5de97d3