On Licence

Foresters Arms

Licence summary from On Licence, 27 September 2026

Premises
Foresters Arms
Address
Foresters Arms Public House 86 Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DX
Licence
Premises licence, 06/00521/LAPRE/2270
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
31 October 2006
Licensing authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:30, Sun 08:00-00:30
Films
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:30, Sun 08:00-00:30
Indoor sporting events
Mon to Thu 11:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-00:30
Live music
Every day 20:00-00:00
Recorded music
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:30, Sun 08:00-00:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (18)
  1. General - all four licensing objectives (b, c, d, e)
  2. The premises have never had any complaints about noise nuisance the Manageress/owner is a National Licensees Certificate holder and will be responsibly managing the premises. All the customers are local and are asked to respect the neighbours and leave quietly.
  3. The prevention of crime and disorder
  4. There is a CCTV camera opposite the premises. The manageress is in contact with the other public houses in the village so if there is trouble then there is communication in this regard.
  5. Public Safety
  6. The premises are fitted with smoke alarms and have adequate fire protection.
  7. The prevention of public nuisance
  8. There is CCTV camera opposite the premises. The manageress and staff do not serve people who are visibly drunk. The pub is frequented by a local clientele who have an interest not to disturb the local community. The music is controlled from behind the bar and therefore the music level is monitored.
  9. As agreed with the Principal Environmental Health Officer in letter and fax dated 18 August 2005
  10. o Limit live music in the appointed "music area" every Friday until 00:00.
  11. (The applicant to supply a plan with the area outlined in red.)
  12. o Limit further live amplified music/karaoke or disco events to 4 per month until 00:00
  13. o Limit live amplified music/karaoke or disco events on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve ONLY to finish at 01:30 the following morning.
  14. o No more than a total of 2 regulated entertainment events to be held in any one week.
  15. o Noises generated by regulated entertainment events to be held in any one week.
  16. o Noise generated by regulated entertainment to be inaudible at the nearest noise sensitive location and/or residential façade.
  17. The protection of children from harm
  18. The staff are well trained not to serve children under 18 and will regularly check for ID. Unaccompanied children are not permitted in the premises.

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

Compiled from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/foresters-arms-tn12-e5750f70ba