On Licence

Chequers Inn

Licence summary from On Licence, 26 September 2026

Premises
Chequers Inn
Address
Chequers Inn, The Street, Great Tey, Essex, CO6 1JS
Licence
Premises licence, M004042
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
1 August 2005
Licence holder
Admiral Taverns Limited
Licensing authority
Colchester City Council
Activities
Alcohol on the premises, Alcohol off the premises, Late night refreshment, Recorded music, Live music, Indoor sporting events
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 11:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-00:00
Live Music - Indoors
Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-23:30
Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times
Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and Day, Good Friday, Easter Sat, Sun & Monday and all other Bank Holidays 19.00 to 01.00. Special occasions e.g. Birthdays, Wedding 15.00 until 00.30
Recorded Music - Indoors
Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-23:30
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times
Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and Day, Good Friday, Easter Sat, Sun & Monday and all other Bank Holidays 19.00 to 01.00. Special occasions e.g. Birthdays, Wedding 15.00 until 00.30
Indoor Sports Event
Mon to Thu 11:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-01:00, Sun 11:00-23:30
Indoor Sports Event, non-standard times
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day,Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday and all other Bank Holidays 11.00 to 01.00. New Year's Day annual Petanque club match 09.00 to 01.00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises
Mon to Thu 11:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-01:00, Sun 11:00-23:30
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day,Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday and all other Bank Holidays 11.00 to 01.00. New Year's Day annual Petanque club match 09.00 to 01.00
Late Night Refreshment In&Out
Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-23:30
Late Night Refreshment In&Out, non-standard times
Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Sat, Sun & Monday and all other Bank Holidays 23.00 to 00.00. New Year's Eve 23.00 to 05.00 (indoors). New Years Day annual Petanque club match open from 09.00 - 01.00
Licence conditions (10)
  1. Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing day, New years Day, good Friday, Easter Sat, Sun & Mon and all other Bank Holidays 11.00 to 01.30.,.
  2. New Year’s Eve from the beginning of normal licensed hours to the beginning of normal licensed hours the following day.New Years Day annual Petanque club match open from 09.00 - 01.30,.
  3. Strong management controls and effective training of all staff to be aware of the licensing objectives and in particular to ensure:- no underage drinking, drunkenness on the premises, drunkenness in public, use of drugs, violent and antisocial behaviour and protect children from harm.2. The licensing objectives have been carefully consideredtaking account of the premises and their location. The premises will promote the licensing objectives in accordance with the Section 182 Guidance.,.
  4. Responsible management of the premises. 2. Keeping to the capacity levels of 100. 3. Training and supervision of all staff. 4. Use of proof of age schemes, Portman Group. Liaison with local community police officer. 5.Provision of litter bins and other security measures e.g. lighting outside the premises.,.
  5. Risk management assessment checked weekly. 2. Effective and responsible management at all times. 3. Training and supervision of those employed. 4. Consideration of CCTV. 5. Regular testing and certification if appropriate of all procedures, appliances and systems pertinent to safety. 6. Exterior lighting. 7. Risk Register kept on site,.
  6. Responsible management at all times. 2. Training and supervision to prevent incidents of public nuisance. 3. Regular visits to all parts of the premises including the exterior and deliveries etc. outside opening hours. 4. Management of people including staff and traffic arriving and leaving the premises. 5. External lighting and security lighting installed. 6. Collection and management of litter and effective ventilation systems to prevent nuisance from odour. 7. Full external lighting reduced from 23.30,.
  7. Provision of sufficient staff to secure the protection of children from harm with appropriate training. 2. Children only permitted on the premises between 11.00 and 20.00 except in non smoking restaurant/function room until 23.00. 3. Children must be accompanied by adults in the restaurant/function room which will be controlled by the supervisor at the time. 4. Proof of age scheme and or photo-id driving licences. 5. Refusals Register kept on site.,.
  8. There will be no adult entertainment on the premises which will give rise to concern for children.,.
  9. Conditions 1 and 2 imposed by the Licensing Sub-Committee at a Hearing on 4 April 2011:1. The “Challenge 25” scheme be adopted.2. Only approved proof of age identification showing a photograph, date of birth and holographic mark will be accepted. Approved forms include passport, photo driving licence and pass accredited card.,.
  10. Conditions 1 - 4 agreed with Environmental Control on 21 July 2005:1. All external doors/windows must be kept closed after 23.00 other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified sound are taking place.2. The garden/patios/courtyard must not be used by customers after the hours of 23.00.3. No live or amplified music to be played in the open air (including temporary structures such as marquees and tents)4. No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers.Condition 5 agreed with Environmental Control on 1 March 2011:5. That the hours for the supply of alcohol off the premises for the shop be as follows:11.00 – 21.00 Mondays to Fridays inclusive 11.00 – 15.00 Saturdays and Sundays,.

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/chequers-inn-co6-5e2dada53a