On Licence

Kings Head

Licence summary from On Licence, 28 September 2026

Premises
Kings Head
Address
Kings Head High Street Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0AR
Licence
Premises licence, 19/01433/LAPRE
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
4 September 2008
Licensing authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

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)
  1. General: -
  2. 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;
  3. Licensing Law and Health and Safety
  4. Prevention of Crime and Disorder: -
  5. 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.
  6. OC3: No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspected of being intoxicated.
  7. 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.
  8. Public Safety:-
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Public Nuisance:-
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Protection of Children from Harm
  17. OC7: No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.

Compiled from Maidstone Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/kings-head-tn12-109e3b629a