New Inn Public House
Licence summary from On Licence, 26 September 2026
- Premises
- New Inn Public House
- Address
- New Inn Public House, 36 Chapel Street South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7AX
- Licence
- Premises licence, M004494
- Status
- In force (register: Current Licence)
- Issued
- 28 September 2005
- Licensing authority
- Colchester City Council
- Activities
- Alcohol on the premises, Alcohol off the premises, Recorded music, Live music, Dance
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 (very good)
What the licence permits
- Opening hours on the licence
- Mon to Thu 09:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 09:00-00:30, Sun 09:00-23:30
- Live Music - Indoors
- Mon 09:00-00:00, Tue to Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
- Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times
- A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, and for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve. 11.00 New Years Eve to 23.00 New Years Day. The provision of live music, the provision of recorded music and the provision of karaoke, these events to take place indoors, to cease to 23.00 with a one hour extension permitted on Bank Holiday F
- Recorded Music - Indoors
- Mon 09:00-00:00, Tue to Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
- Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times
- A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, and for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve. 11.00 New Years Eve to 23.00 New Years Day. The provision of live music, the provision of recorded music and the provision of karaoke, these events to take place indoors, to cease to 23.00 with a one hour extension permitted on Bank Holiday F
- Activity like Music/Dance - In
- Mon 09:00-00:00, Tue to Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
- Activity like Music/Dance - In, non-standard times
- A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, and for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve. 11.00 New Years Eve to 23.00 New Years Day. The provision of live music, the provision of recorded music and the provision of karaoke, these events to take place indoors, to cease to 23.00 with a one hour extension permitted on Bank Holiday F
- Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises
- Mon to Thu 09:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-00:00, Sun 09:00-23:00
- Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times
- A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, and for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A further additional hour every Christmas Eve. 11.00 New Years Eve to 23.00 New Years Day.
Licence conditions (7)
- Live music shall comprise two performers with amplified music.2. Recorded music shall comprise recorded music ancillary to the sale of alcohol.,.
- 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.4. Signed up to the 'BOB' scheme (Behave or be Banned) Essex and Chelmsford Police.,.
- A high quality digital CCTV system be installed and maintained and shall operate at all times the premises is open to the public. Recordings must be kept for 31 days and copies must be provided to officers of the Police and/or Local Authority on request. Sufficient staff must be trained in the use of the CCTV system to enable recordings to be provided without delay.6. Security lighting in all exterior areas.7. Toilets are checked regularly.8. Drug prevention measures are employed and signs displayed.9. The premises will operate Challenge 25 in relation to the sale of alcohol, requiring all those who appear to be under 25 to be asked for a recognised form of photographic identification. All staff will be trained in the operation of the Challenge 25 policy and refresher training will be provided and documented.,.
- Pub promotes a taxi service to manage departure of customers.,.
- Managed closing time ensures no glasses or bottles leave premises.12. Staff are trained to ensure customers leave premises quietly.13. Music level is monitored constantly and music is finished before drinking up time starts.,.
- No children are to be present after 21.00, and children are only allowed before that time in the saloon bar or function room (dining areas), while food is being served, and must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times.15. Children are only allowed in the lounge bar area and secure patio under supervision by a parent or appropriate adult.16. Position of gaming machines and pool table are away from designated children's area.17. The pub has a children's menu and suitable soft drinks to promote family atmosphere.,.
- All specified external doors/windows must be kept closed, other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified sound are taking place.2. A designated premises supervisor will assess the impact of any noisy activities on any noise sensitive premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment to ensure levels of noise have not increased (where appropriate a record shall be kept, for example in the event of complaints).3. No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with the prior approval of the Licensing Authority.4. Any outside area, which is used for the consumption of alcohol, shall cease to be so used at 23.00.5. Prominent and clear notices will be displayed at all exits requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.,.
Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.
Compiled from Colchester City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/new-inn-public-house-co2-aac98c5891