Kings Head

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Kings Head High Street Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0AR

Premises licence 19/01433/LAPRE

In force

Kings Head holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 19/01433/LAPRE. It was issued on 4 September 2008. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 19/01433/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 4 September 2008
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 5 February 2026
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: TN12 0AR
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Maidstone Borough Council's register does not list activities for this licence. The full licence, with its conditions and hours, is held by the council.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Every day 10:00-00:30
Indoor sporting events: Every day 10:00-00:00
Live music: Every day 10:00-00:00
Recorded music: Every day 10:00-00:15
Performances of dance: Every day 10:00-00:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Every day 10:00-00:00
Late Night Refreshment: Every day 23:00-01:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (19)

General: -
OC1: At the time the Premises licence has been granted and whilst it is in force, the DPS in situ must have completed and attained the following qualifications;
Licensing Law and Health and Safety
Prevention of Crime and Disorder: -
OC2: No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are or are suspected to be under the influence of, or in possession of, any illegal/illicit substance.
OC3: No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspected of being intoxicated.
OC27: No person shall be allowed to remain on the premises, who is behaving in a violent, aggressive or abusive manner. Anyone acting in this manner will be asked to leave the premises and if necessary the matter reported to the Police.
Public Safety:-
OC4: Health and Safety Risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the Premises licence being effective and a copy retained for inspection upon request by an officer of the local Licensing Authority, Police or Fire Authority or other relevant person.
OC5: Fire Risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the Premises Licence being effective and a copy retained for inspection upon request by an officer of the local Fire Authority, Licensing or Police Authority or other relevant person.
OC6: On occasions of special events where audience members exceed normal limits, there shall be adequate staff/stewards available to ensure safety of patrons. The number of staff/stewards shall be near to or equivalent to:- One member of staff per one hundred persons or part thereof.
Public Nuisance:-
c.D2H29.3: Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles where the noise will be audible to neighbouring properties must not occur between 22.00 and 10.00
c.D2H22.1: In the absence of adequate daylight, the lighting in any area, in which the public or club members and guests are present, shall be fully operational at all times.
c.LPC3.10: Prominent, clear notices shall be displayed at all exits / in the beer garden/outside areas, requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
Protection of Children from Harm
OC7: No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.
OC8: Cigarette dispensing machines, pool and AWP machines shall be situated where they can be observed by staff at all times the premises is open to the public.
OC12: The Darts board shall not be made available for use to anyone under 18 years at any time the premises is open to the public.

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

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