Reuben's

Licensed under the Licensing Act

The Station, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1LT

Premises licence PREM2261

In force

Reuben's holds a premises licence from East Suffolk Council, reference PREM2261. It was issued on 8 April 2026. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: PREM2261
Status on register: Current
Issued: 8 April 2026
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 2 July 2026 (as Reuben's Events)
Licensing authority: East Suffolk Council
Postcode: IP12 1LT
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

East Suffolk 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 08:00-22:30
Playing of recorded music (Outdoors): Every day 08:00-22:30
Supply of alcohol for consumption ON and OFF the premises: Every day 08:00-22:30

Licence conditions (17)

Where a premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions:
The premises licence holder, DPS, management and staff will constantly assess any risks to the licensing objectives. They will work in partnership with the authorities and local people alike in this respect. The staff will be properly authorised, equipped, trained, and motivated in this task.
There will be: 2.2 A written notice of ‘authority’ record for all staff who sell alcohol. 2.3 Comprehensive training for staff in the main requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the specific measures, and conditions in place to promote the Licensing Objectives and the staff roles and responsibilities. Such records shall be available for inspection by the responsible authorities. 2.4 Contact details of the Designated Premises Supervisor available to staff and to the authorities. 2.5 The premises shall operate primarily as a butcher and deli shop with the sale of alcohol complementary to that business model. 2.6 The sale of alcohol for consumption ON the premises shall not occur earlier than 1200hrs on any day. 2.7 A record shall be kept of all refused sales of alcohol. Such a record shall be available for inspection by the responsible authorities. The prevention of crime and disorder
Staff shall be trained on security issues including how to identify and refuse service to customers that are drunk or appear to be drunk.
CCTV shall be provided in the form of a recordable system capable of providing pictures of evidential quality and in all lighting conditions particularly facial recognition. 2.1 Cameras shall encompass all ingress and egress to the premises and any in-ternal areas where the sale of alcohol occurs. 2.2 CCTV equipment shall be maintained in good working order and correctly timed and dated. 2.3 Recordings will be available for a period of 28 days and handed to the police and other responsible authorities upon request. 2.4 The recording equipment shall be of a digital hard drive or cloud-based system and shall be kept in a secure environment under the control of the premises licence holder or other responsible named individual. Public safety The premises licence holder will ensure that:
Appropriate firefighting equipment shall be installed and maintained at the premises and staff trained in its use.
The approved arrangements at the premises, including means of escape pro-visions, emergency warning equipment, the electrical installation and mechanical equipment, shall at all material times be maintained in good condition and full working order.
The means of escape provided for the premises shall be maintained unobstructed, free of trip hazards, be immediately available and clearly identified in accordance with the plans provide
During outdoor events the premises license holder will ensure that the submitted Event & Premises Management Plan is fully implemented for the duration of each event. The prevention of public nuisance The premises licence holder will ensure:
The premises and public areas nearby are kept free from litter associated with the operation of the business.
Satisfactory arrangements will be put in place to supervise an orderly dispersal of customers when leaving the property to ensure the minimum of noise and disturbance to residents and businesses.
No noise generated on the premises, or by its associated plant or equipment, shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance.
Flashing or particularly bright lights on or outside the premises shall not cause a nuisance to nearby properties, save insofar as they are necessary for the prevention of crime. The protection of children from harm The business will be operated in such a way that reflects a commitment to be a responsible retailer. Should children be in attendance there will be a policy of:
Training will occur before a staff member is authorised to sell alcohol for the business.
The age-verification policy will be one of Challenge 25. This will be specified in promotional material, terms and conditions, within the premises and emphasised through staff training.
Anyone not looking 25 at the point of sale of alcohol will be expected to prove that they have turned 18. Acceptable ID will be a photo driving licence, passport, PASS accredited proof of age card or other photo ID that is recommended for acceptance by the police or other authorities.
The premises will be promoted as family friendly and suitable for all ages. 5.There will be no inappropriate promotions, activities or behaviour tolerated at the premises that might put children at risk.

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

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