Marlborough Head Hotel

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

Marlborough Head Hotel, Mill Lane, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DH

Premises licence M004115

In force

Marlborough Head Hotel holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M004115. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises, recorded music, live music and dance. It was issued on 2 September 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M004115
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 2 September 2005
Venue type: Hotel
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 25 February 2025 (as The Marlborough)
Licence holder: Star Pubs Trading Limited, 45 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 8HJ
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO7 6DH
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Alcohol on the premisesSale of alcohol for drinking on site.
Alcohol off the premisesSale of alcohol to take away.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.
DancePerformances of dance.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times: A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour into the morning following every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve A further additional hour every Boxing Day To reflect existing New Year's Eve/Day hours A further additional hour into the
Recorded Music - Indoors: Mon to Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times: A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour into the morning following every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve A further additional hour every Boxing Day To reflect existing New Year's Eve/Day hours A further additional hour into the
Live Music - Indoors: Fri and Sat 11:00-23:00
Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times: A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday Weekend. A further additional hour into the morning following every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve and Boxing Day To reflect existing New Years Eve/Day hours Amplified and/or unamplified live music performed by no more tha
Activity like Music/Dance - In: Fri and Sat 11:00-23:00
Activity like Music/Dance - In, non-standard times: A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour into the morning following every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve. A further additional hour every Boxing Day To reflect existing New Year's Eve/Day hours

Licence conditions (8)

Following an assessment of the premises and its surrounding area the following is proposed: 30 minute `drinking up` time will allow appropriate dispersal, use of lavatories etc In order to further the licensing objectives the licensee reserves the right to move the fire appliances, AWP machines, cigarette machines and or any other similar objects temporarily in a fixed location which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment External areas and car park are lit Emergency lighting in public areas Non smoking area provided No unaccompanied children allowed in the premises Designated family room,.
External areas and car park are lit Member of Pubwatch,.
Licensee holds health and hygiene certificate Emergency lighting in public areas Non smoking area provided Illuminated fire exit sign,.
Closed windows Kitchen extract system Fabric of the building retains sound,.
Designated family room which is non smoking No unaccompanied children allowed in the premises,.
Live music shall comprise amplified and/or unamplified live music performed by no more than 2 entertainers.Recorded music shall comprise amplified recorded music ancillary to the sale of alcohol.The closure of the premises 30 minutes after the last sale of alcohol to allow for the appropriate dispersal of customers.The external areas and car park to be lit.Emergency lighting to be provided in the public areas.Non-smoking area to be provided.No unaccompanied children allowed in the premises.Designated non-smoking family room.Licensee to hold a health and hygiene certificate.Illuminated fire exit sign.Provision of kitchen extraction system.Windows of the premises to be closed.,.
Challenge 21 Proof of Age Scheme to be operated.Customers must not use the outside area after 23.00.Karaoke to be permitted on no more than 1 day each week.,.
Amplified sound from the licensed premises shall not be detrimental to the amenity of any noise sensitive premises.Clear and prominent notices shall be displayed within the car park requesting the public respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.Door staff when used must be SIA registered.Licensees to join Pub watch and attend at least 3 meetings a year.All bar staff to achieve a nationally accredited Bar Persons certificate within 3 months.In the absence of either the DPS, or Personal Licence holder at all times when operating, a specific oral or written statement must be given to an individual/manager/staff member present, being authorised to sell alcohol on behalf of the DPS or Personal Licence Holder.,.

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