On Licence

Chequers Inn

Licence summary from On Licence, 26 September 2026

Premises
Chequers Inn
Address
Chequers Inn Watery Lane Kemsing Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6NP
Licence
Premises licence, 24/01946/LAPDPS
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
5 June 2024
Licensing authority
Sevenoaks District Council

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 10:00-00:30
Films
Every day 10:00-23:30
Live music
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-23:30, Sun 10:00-23:00
Recorded music
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-23:30, Sun 10:00-23:00
Performances of dance
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-23:30, Sun 10:00-23:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Every day 10:00-00:00, 10:00-22:00
Late Night Refreshment
Every day 23:00-00:30
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (26)
  1. Use of the garden area for entertainment & events should be restricted to 3 times a year.
  2. The front entrance door, internal lobby door and windows should remain closed at all times during the following types of entertainment (music, including live music, recorded music, karaoke or television) .
  3. Performers should be supervised to ensure the loading of equipment at the end of any event does not disturb surrounding residents.
  4. Any refuse and empty bottles should not be put out in the refuse areas after 21:00 hours.
  5. Prominent, clear and legible notices are displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.
  6. Delivery and refuse collection times should not take place before 07:30 hours or after 19:30 hours.
  7. Maximum of live music three times a month.
  8. No public admission or readmission to the premises after 23:00 hours.
  9. No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with the prior approval of the licensing authority.
  10. The garden will be closed to the public at 23:00 hours.
  11. Staff will be trained in licensing law and Health and Safety.
  12. Outside sales of alcohol (from the garden area) will cease at 10pm
  13. The prevention of crime and disorder
  14. There will be a zero tolerance of any drug or alcohol abuse, or bad behaviour.
  15. Staff will be trained on the prevention of drug abuse and there will be regular checking of the toilets and outside areas.
  16. Public safety
  17. Health and Safety, and Fire, risk assessments are carried out and available for view at the premises.
  18. On evenings where special events are to take place, sufficient/extra staff will be employed to ensure safety of customers.
  19. The prevention of public nuisance
  20. Signage will be in place advising customers leave the premises quietly.
  21. Taxi information will be made available for customers.
  22. External lighting will give enough illumination of exits and entrances and points of egress and access to the premises.
  23. Bottle bins will not be emptied after 2300hrs.
  24. The protection of children from harm
  25. No children will be allowed on the premises unles accompanied by an adult.
  26. Current valid photographic proof of age will be requested.

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

Compiled from Sevenoaks District Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/chequers-inn-tn15-518e301792