Gibraltar Castle

Licensed to sell alcohol

Gibraltar Castle, 70 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5AH

Premises licence LN/200500777

In force

Gibraltar Castle holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500777. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music, live music, plays, dance and indoor sporting events. It was issued on 25 October 2020. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/200500777
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 25 October 2020
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 30 April 2025
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL5 5AH
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.
PlaysPerformance of plays.
DancePerformances of dance.
Indoor sporting eventsSport held wholly inside a building.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:30
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Plays: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: 24 hours a day on New Years Eve.
Indoor Sporting Events: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: 24 hours a day on New Years Eve.
Live Music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: 24 hours a day on New Years Eve.
Perform Dance: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: 24 hours a day on New Years Eve.
Facilities for making music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: 24 hours a day on New Years Eve.
Facilities for dancing: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: 24 hours a day on New Years Eve.
Recorded Music: Every day 00:00-00:00
Late Night Refresh: Mon to Sat 23:00-01:30, Sun 23:00-00:30

Licence conditions (25)

Conditions carried over from the Licensing Act 1964 (Justices 'On' Licence)
We will continue to train our staff to the standards rewuired by relevant legislation.
Fuller operate traditional high quality public houses selling award winning cask alem good wine and excellent food. There is no intention to deviate from this during the extended hours of operation. The additional hours will themselves promote the licensing objectives particularly in relation to crime and disorder and public nuisance as stated in paragraph 3.29 of the guidance by allowing customers to emerge from the premises at a more gradual rate.
The Prevention of Crime & Disorder:
The current level of CCTV will continue to operate for the extended hours
The Premise are a member of Pubwatch
We have carefully considered the risks and benefits associated with the extra hours applied for and we believe that because of the character of the premises, and it's location, no additional measures other than those listed above are necessary.
Public Safety:
Our staff are fully trained on all safety isses, including fire safety. Regular inspections of the premises undertaken by the management
The Prevention of public nuisance:
We have carefully considered the risks and benefits associated with the extra hours and other variations sought and do not believe that any additional measures are necessary to promote this objective.
The Protection of Children from Harm:
A risk assessment has shown that we do not need to take any further measures beyond the restrictions in the licensing act 2003 and the existing training given to staff on the premises.
Hearing Conditions:
As advised by the Fire Authority, the maximum permissible number of persons that may be present within the area indicated as used for licensable activities at one time must not exceed 100.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance:
Windows and doors to be closed during Live Music and other regulated entertainment by 22.30 hours except for egress & ingress.
No live music or other regualted entertainment outdoors after 21.00
Outside area to be closed by 23.30 hours Monday to Saturday and at 23.00 hours on Sunday
No additional patron entry after 23.00 hours Sunday to Thursday and 00.00 Friday & Saturday
Suitable and conspicious notices to be displayed at the exit reminding patrons it is a residential area and to leave quietly
Signage to encourage customers to obtain taxis through the bar staff.
The sub-commitee expect that the Public House try to ensure that the taxis used do not sound their horns
The Protection of children from harm:
Accompanied children allowed on the premises until 22.00 hours provided no smoking takes place while they are on the premises.

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

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