On Licence

The Alban Arena

Licence summary from On Licence, 26 September 2026

Premises
The Alban Arena
Address
The Alban Arena, The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3LD
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500745
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
22 October 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music, Films, Plays, Dance, Indoor sporting events, Boxing or wrestling
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu 10:00-23:20, Fri 10:00-00:00, Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-22:50, other: 12.00 To 22.50 Good Friday 12.00 To 15.20 and 19.00 To 22.50 Christmas Day New Year's 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 12:00-00:00, other: 12.00 To 22.30 Good Friday 12.00 To 15.00 and 19.00 To 22.30 Christmas Day New Year's 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 12:00-00:00, other: 12.00 To 22.30 Good Friday 12.00 To 15.00 and 19.00 To 22.30 Christmas Day New Year's 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
Late Night Refresh
Mon to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00, other: 12.00 To 22.30 Good Friday 12.00 To 15.00 and 19.00 To 22.30 Christmas Day New Year's 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
Perform Dance
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
Facilities for dancing
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
music, dancing & entertainment
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
Live Music
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
Recorded Music
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
Boxing/Wrestling
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
Indoor Sporting Events
Mon to Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 16:30-22:00
Plays
Mon to Sat 00:00-00:00, Sun 00:00-02:00, 14:00-00:00
Films
Every day 00:00-00:00
Licence conditions (22)
  1. 1) Conditions carried over from: Licensing Act 1964 (ON LICENCE)
  2. 2) Conditions carried over from: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (Public Entertainment Licence) including the following:
  3. The electrical installation shall be inspected at least once in every five years, or such lesser period as is considered appropriate to the individual case, by a competent electrical engineer appointed by or on behalf of the licensee of the premises and a certificate stating the condition of the installation shall after each inspection, be forwarded to the Council by or on behalf of the licensee of the premises.
  4. The number of persons (excluding staff and attendants) to be allowed at any one time in the licensed premises shall not exceed:
  5. SEATING CAPACITY:
  6. Ground Floor - 499
  7. Balcony - 385
  8. Foyer - 250 (only permitted if ground floor and balcony are not being used)
  9. STANDING:
  10. Ground Floor - 800
  11. Seven days' notice must be given of the date of any television performance, broadcast, or recording which is to take place in the licensed premises when they are in use under the terms of this licence.
  12. The permitted hours of Public Use under the Licence are varied as follows:
  13. Monday to Friday (inclusive) - 12.00 hrs until 00.00 hrs
  14. Saturday - 12.00 hrs until 01.00 hrs (the following morning)
  15. The "Hoist" sited adjacent to the stage right entrance door shall be retained in the raised position level with the upper floor.
  16. The licence holder shall provide the Council with the contact details (name and telephone number etc) of the licence holder or anyone else involved in the organisation of the event, who can be contacted whilst the premises are open.
  17. Admission to all parts of the licensed areas shall be given at all reasonable times, either during or other than during and event, to authorised officers of the Pollution team, even without prior notice.
  18. The licence Holder or anyone involved in the organisation of entertainments (including those controlling the volume of music) shall ensure that any noise emanating from the premises is such as not to cause annoyance or disturbance to residents in the locality.
  19. 3) Conditions carried over from: The Cinimas Act 1985 - The Sunday Entertainment Act 1932 (as amended) for the purpose of giving film exhibitions (as defined in the Cinemas Act 1985) including the following:
  20. The number of persons (excluding staff and attendants) who shall be allowed at any one time in the licensed premises shall not exceed:
  21. The "Hoist" sited adjacent to the stage right entrance shall be retained in the raised position level with the upper floor.
  22. 4) Conditions carried over from: Theatres Act 1968 including the following:

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/the-alban-arena-al1-086b39327f