Giggling Squid

Licensed to sell alcohol

Giggling Squid, Victoria Works, Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2BS

Premises licence LN/201100184

In force

Giggling Squid holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/201100184. The register lists sale of alcohol. It was issued on 13 July 2021. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/201100184
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 13 July 2021
Venue type: Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 7 February 2026
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL5 2BS
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Wed 07:00-23:30, Thu to Sat 07:00-00:30, Sun 07:00-23:30, other: On Christmas Eve, 07:00 until 02:30 on the morning following. On 31 December until the opening time on the following day. Notwithstanding the hours stated here as standard timings, the premises may open at any time for non licensable activities.
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Wed 09:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-00:00, Sun 09:00-23:00, other: On Christmas Eve 09:00 until 02:00 on the morning following. On New Year's Eve, alcohol may be sold or supplied until the commencement of licensable activity on 1 January.
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Wed 09:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-00:00, Sun 09:00-23:00, other: On Christmas Eve 09:00 until 02:00 on the morning following. On New Year's Eve, alcohol may be sold or supplied until the commencement of licensable activity on 1 January.
Late Night Refresh: Mon to Wed 23:00-23:30, Thu to Sat 23:00-00:30, Sun 23:00-23:30, other: On 24 December 23:00 until 02:30 on the morning following. On 31 December, between 23:00 and 05:00 on the following day. oth indoors and outdoors.

Licence conditions (13)

General
1. All staff will be trained in the appropriate legislation.
2. All staff will be properly trained for their roles, records of training kept and re-training will be regularly provided.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
1. The licence holder will ensure that glassware or open containers do not leave the premises or any external seating area.
2. The licence holder will liaise with the Police.
Public Safety
1. The premises licence holder will be aware of existing health and safety and fire safety responsibilities. Regular checks of safety equipment and fire escape will be carried out.
2. Adequate numbers of staff will be provided to ensure public comfort and safety.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
1. Where appropriate, notices will be provided at exits reminding customers to leave the premises quietly and to respect residents when travelling home.
The Protection of children from harm
1. Training will be provided in relation to the legal requirements in relation to children within the licensed premises (including proof of age evidence).

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

Is this your premises?

Licence holders and managers can ask for a correction, add details the register leaves out, or get a printable summary of this licence.

This is my premises Licence summary to print or save

Other licences at AL5 2BS

Giggling Squid Premises licence · Application pending

More licensed premises in AL5

All of AL5