On Licence

PizzaExpress

Licence summary from On Licence, 27 September 2026

Premises
PizzaExpress
Address
PizzaExpress, Unit 3, The Gatehouse, 2 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TH
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500959
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
21 December 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:30, Sun 10:00-00:00, other: · 12.00 - 00.00 Good Friday · 12.00 - 00.00 Christmas Day · New Years Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: · 12.00 - 23.30 Good Friday · 12.00 -23.30 Christmas Day · New Years Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
Alcohol Sales Off
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: · 12.00 - 23.30 Good Friday · 12.00 -23.30 Christmas Day · New Years Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
Live Music
Every day 19:00-23:00
Late Night Refresh
Mon to Sat 23:00-00:30, Sun 23:00-00:00, other: 23.00-00.00 Good Friday, Christmas Day New Years Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
Recorded Music
Every day 00:00-00:00
Licence conditions (35)
  1. Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule
  2. Live music:
  3. 1. Performance of live music will take place indoors.
  4. Hours premises are open to the public:
  5. 1. The premises will not open beyond the restriction imposed by the planning permissions.
  6. General - all 4 licensing objectives:
  7. 1. The licence holder will train staff to the standards required by relevant legislation.
  8. The prevention of crime and disorder:
  9. 1. The licence holder will liaise with the local licensing police as and when required.
  10. 2. There shall not be any discounts on drinks prices offered which might encourage binge drinking.
  11. 3. The staff will be fully conversant with the legal prohibitions on selling alcohol to minors and those who have already consumed too much alcohol.
  12. 4. The premises shall operate as a restaurant.
  13. Public safety:
  14. 1. There shall be a fire certificate.
  15. 2. There shall be a maintained emergency lighting system.
  16. 3. There shall be an effective fire evacuation procedure.
  17. 4. All staff are trained in relation to all safety issues.
  18. 5. There shall be at least one member of staff who is trained in first aid.
  19. The prevention of public nuisance:
  20. 1. Where appropriate, windows and doors will be kept closed to prevent noise escape.
  21. 2. Notices shall be displayed to encourage customers to leave quietly and have respect for those who live in the area.
  22. 3. Where required, managers will be instructed to liaise directly with residents in the event of problems being experienced.
  23. 4. There shall be a tailored ventilation system to control the escape of cooking smells.
  24. 5. The licence holder shall ensure that customers do not attempt to leave the premises with glasses or any other items.
  25. The protection of children from harm:
  26. 1. There shall not be any form of adult entertainment provided in the premises.
  27. 2. Proof of age shall be requested in appropriate cases.
  28. 3. There shall be a no smoking area.
  29. 4. All staff shall be fully conversant with the legal prohibitions in relation to the sale of alcohol to under 18s.
  30. Informative
  31. 1. Planning ref 5/02/2388 (2): The takeaway facility shall not be open to customers outside of the approved opening hours of the restaurant 08.00 to 23.00 Sundays to Thursdays and 08.00 to 23.30 Fridays and Saturdays.
  32. 2. Planning ref 5/97/0574 (5): No customers shall enter the premises before 08.00 any day and no customers shall remain on the premises after 23.00 on Sundays to Thursdays or 23.30 on Fridays and Saturdays, nor shall food be provided to customers off the premises after these hours.
  33. Annex 3 - Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority
  34. Annex 4 - Plans
  35. Attached

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

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/pizzaexpress-al5-a250353dc0