The Black Buoy Public House

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

The Black Buoy Public House, Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9BS

Premises licence M004021

In force

The Black Buoy Public House holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M004021. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises, recorded music and live music. It was issued on 23 August 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M004021
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 23 August 2005
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 7 August 2025 (as The Black Buoy)
Licence holder: The Wivenhoe Pub Company, Garrison House, East Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9BN
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO7 9BS
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.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 10:00-23:20, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:50
Live Music - Indoors: Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times: 10.00 to 23.00 Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and on Sundays for each May, Spring/Whitsun and August Bank Holiday weekends and every Thursday and Sunday for the East Bank Holiday weekend. Amplified and/or unamplified live music, limited to two entertainers.
Recorded Music - Indoors: Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-23:40, Sun 12:00-22:30
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times: 10.00 to 23.40 Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and on Sundays for each May, Spring/Whitsun and August Bank Holiday weekends and every Thursday and Sunday for the East Bank Holiday weekend. To match sale of liquor at section M below. Amplified recorded music ancillary to sale of alcohol (section M) below.
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-23:40, Sun 12:00-22:30
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times: 10.00 to 23.40 Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and on Sundays for each May, Spring/Whitsun and August Bank Holiday weekends and every Thursday and Sunday for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. New Years Eve and New Years Day - the period between the standard finish time of the authorised period starting on New Years Eve and the standard start time on New Years Day.

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 my impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment.
Member of Pubwatch Floodlit car park No other licensed premises in close proximity. Most customers are local. Toilets are checked regularly. Drug prevention measures are employed. There is always a minimum of two staff on duty.
Health and Hygiene and Health and Safety certificates held Illuminated emergency lighting. Smoking charter Fire fighting equipment serviced annually Mechanical extraction in bar and eating area. Four electronic air cleaners positioned throughout. Pest control contract in place Accident and incident book for customers and staff.
Kitchen extract system. Music limited and monitored for noise nuisance. No other pubs in close proximity. Managed customer departure. Licensed taxi firm facilitates customers onward journeys Food preparation competes at 23.30.
No unaccompanied children allowed on premises. Children must be accompanied by parent or appropriate adult. No gaming machines on premises at the present time. Cigarette machine positioned away from Children's area. Designated non smoking areas. Children's menu and suitable soft drinks to promote a family atmosphere,
All external doors and windows must be kept closed after 23.00 other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified sound are taking place.The patios/garden/courtyard must not be used by customers after the hours of 23.00 other than for events with the prior approval of the licensing authority.No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with the prior approval of the licensing authority.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 are quietly.
A notice be provided encouraging patrons to use a nominated taxi service to pick up in the rear car park.Taxi's from the nominated companies be asked to use the rear car park for the arrival and departure of customers and to avoid making any additional noise.Windows and doors at the front of the premises to be kept closed after 21.00.
Licensee to be a member of Pub Watch.Flood lit car park.Toilets to be checked regularly.Drug prevention measures to be employed.A minimum of two staff to be on duty.Health & Hygiene and Health and Safety certificates held.Illuminated emergency lighting.Smoking Charter.Fire fighting equipment serviced annually.Mechanical extraction in bar and eating areas.Four electronic air cleaners positioned throughout.Pest Control Contract in place.Accident and incident book for customers and staff.Kitchen extract system.Music limited and monitored for noise nuisance.Managed customer departure.No unaccompanied children allowed on premises.Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or appropriate adult.Cigarette machine positioned away from the children's area.Designated non smoking areasThe provision of a children's' menu and suitable soft drinks to promote a family atmosphere.

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