On Licence

Drakes Cork And Cask

Licence summary from On Licence, 30 September 2026

Premises
Drakes Cork And Cask
Address
Drakes Cork And Cask House Fairmeadow Maidstone Kent ME14 1JP
Licence
Premises licence, 19/03882/LAPRE
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
20 November 2019
Licensing authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 09:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:30, Sun 09:00-00:30
Anything similar to E, F, or G
Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
Late Night Refreshment
Mon to Thu 23:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:30, Sun 23:00-00:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Films
Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
Indoor sporting events
Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
Live music
Every day 09:00-23:30
Recorded music
Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
Licence conditions (20)
  1. All music activities shall be indoors only.
  2. Public Safety
  3. o A fire risk assessment to be carried out (this is covered is by other legislation)
  4. o Staff training re evacuation and escape routes to take place.
  5. Prevention of Public Nuisance
  6. o All windows and doors to be closed from 23:30.
  7. o Signage to be displayed requesting customers to leave quietly and to have consideration for neighbours
  8. o Plastic glassware to be used
  9. o Bottle bins will not be emptied outdoors after 11.00 p.m.
  10. Protection of Children from Harm
  11. o Children must be accompanied by an adult when on the premises and will not be allowed on the premises from 10.00 p.m.
  12. o AWP and SWP machines to remain in direct view
  13. o Only Passport and Photo driving licence ID to be accepted along with the PASS scheme of the Portman Group
  14. Prevention of Crime and Disorder
  15. o No tolerance drugs policy.
  16. o Toilets to be checked on a frequent basis
  17. o Outside area to be routinely checked by staff and management.
  18. o Regular clearance of glassware is essential
  19. o Reasonable access to be given to Police Ion track drugs detective devises and drugs dogs
  20. o Training - assurances to be made to ensure all management and staff are fully aware of the law regarding drugs (and issues relating to them) and the serving of those intoxicated.

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

Compiled from Maidstone Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/drakes-cork-and-cask-me14-a89f01e5d4