Hoghton Arms

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises: Hoghton Arms
Address: 2 Hoghton Street Southport PR9 0TF
Licence: Premises licence, M/050359
Status: In force (register: Granted)
Issued: 10 August 2005
Licence holder: Trust Inns Ltd
Licensing authority: Sefton Borough Council
Activities: Sale of alcohol, Late night refreshment, Live music, Films, Dance, Indoor sporting events
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:30, Thu 10:00-01:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:30, Sun 10:00-00:30
The sale of alcohol by retail: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
The provision of late night refreshment: Mon to Wed 23:00-00:00, Thu 23:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-02:00, Sun 23:00-00:00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Films: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Indoor sporting events: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Live music: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
The provision of regulated entertainment - Performances of dance: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00

Licence conditions (3)

The Licence Holder shall only employ Door Supervisors and Security Attendants registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and must ensure that all Door Supervisors and Security Attendants at all times when on duty wear an identity badge, conspicuously displayed and in a form and manner prescribed by the SIA.
Authorised sale of: Intoxicating liquor of all descriptions The playing of recorded music is permitted 24 hours a day. On New Year's Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or, if there are no permitted hours on the following day, midnight on 31st December). The following non standard timings shall apply in respect of the licensable activities applicable: In the event of the transmission of any recognised international event which falls outside the current permitted hours on the premises licence to permit the sale of alcohol and provision of hot food commencing one hour before the start of the event and ending one hour after the end of the event, the details of the activity to be notified to the Merseyside Police 10 days beforehand. On the days/dates listed the below additional hours are to be permitted for the licensable activity (not including drinking up time):- 1st January 1 hr, 1st March (St Davids) 1 hr, 17th March (St Patricks) 2 hrs, Easter Sunday 1 hr, Easter Monday 1 hr, May Bank Holiday (1st) Sunday prior 2 hrs, May Bank Holiday (1st) Bank holiday Monday 1 hr, May Bank Holiday (2nd) Sunday prior 2 hrs, May Bank Holiday (2nd) Bank Holiday Monday 1 hr, August Bank Holiday Sunday prior 2 hrs, August Bank Holiday Monday 1 hr, Halloween 2 hrs, Christmas Eve 2 hrs, Boxing Day 2 hrs, 27th December 2 hrs, 28th December 2 hrs, 30th December 2 hrs In respect of the non standard and non specific timings there shall be no more than 12 such applications per year (excluding TENs), an operating plan covering the additional measures to be taken to manage crime and disorder on these occasions shall be completed and submitted to Merseyside Police and the Local Authority In respect of the above, a minimum of ten days Notice shall be given to Merseyside Police and the Local Authority, with Merseyside Police reserving the right to veto any of these applications
The company shall monitor the need for door supervisors and in so doing take into account any advice given by the Police. SIA doorstaff to be employed beyond 2300hrs Thursday to Saturday inclusive if the premises to remain open beyond 2330hrs. The pub manager shall be required to actively participate in and support the local Pubwatch scheme (where active). Text and/or radio pagers, where already used shall be used for any additional hours. Toughened glass shall be used. To operate the existing CCTV at the premises which shall be well maintained, tapes and visual images recorded shall be retained for a period of 31 days and must be handed to the Police upon request and against signature In line with the applicant's Alcohol & Social Responsibility Policy there will be no promotions that encourage illegal, irresponsible or immoderate consumption. Reasonable steps shall be taken to recognise the rights of local residents and to encourage customers to leave the premises quietly. Managers shall liase with local neighbours as part of their duties and resolve any reasonable concerns in accordance with the applicant's role in the Community Guidelines Policy. No adult entertainment (paid for by the company, of a nude physical nature) shall be permitted at these premises. Any children under 16 shall remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult when using the premises (and/or exterior area). Staff shall not be allowed to be in sole supervision of children, which remains the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times.

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

Compiled from Sefton Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/hoghton-arms-pr9-f6d409ee60