The Boat & Bean Riverside Cafe

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Bow Bridge Wateringbury Kent ME18 5ED

Premises licence 25/04384/LAPRE

In force

The Boat & Bean Riverside Cafe holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 25/04384/LAPRE. It was issued on 13 February 2026. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 25/04384/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 13 February 2026
Venue type: Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 17 March 2026 (as Boat And Bean)
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME18 5ED
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Maidstone Borough 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 07:00-23:00
Live music: Mon to Sat 08:00-23:00, Sun 08:00-22:00
Recorded music: Every day 08:00-23:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Sat 07:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (22)

Operate a zero-tolerance policy toward drugs, violence, and anti-social behaviour.
Ensure a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) or personal licence holder is contactable during all hours alcohol is sold
Use adequate lighting outside the premises to deter disorderly behaviour.
Maintain the premises in accordance with fire safety, health and safety, and building regulations.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and manage hazards.
Ensure fire exits and escape routes remain unobstructed and clearly marked.
Train staff in emergency procedures, including fire evacuation and first aid.
Provide sufficient first-aid equipment
Keep walkways, the bar area, and public spaces clear to avoid accidents..
Display clear signs requesting customers to respect neighbours and leave quietly.
Monitor and control noise levels inside and outside the premises, especially in outdoor seating areas by the river.
Manage deliveries and waste collection to minimise disturbance (e.g., not before 8 am or after 8 pm).
Regularly check the external area for litter and keep it clean and tidy.
Avoid bright outdoor lighting that could disturb nearby residents.
Keep any alcohol displays behind the bar or supervised areas.
Do not host events unsuitable for children (e.g., adult entertainment).
Ensure children are supervised by an accompanying adult when on the premises after 7 pm.
Provide non-alcoholic drinks and food options to encourage family-friendly visits.
CCTV will be provided in the form of a recordable system, capable of providing pictures of evidential quality in all lighting conditions particularly facial recognition. a. Cameras shall encompass all ingress & egress points, and include all areas to which the public have access including all areas where alcohol is displayed. CCTV to cover all internal and external seating areas. b. The CCTV shall be recording at all times that the premises are open to the public. c. Equipment must be maintained in good working order, be correctly time and date stamped, recordings MUST be kept on the hard drive and kept for a period of 31 days and handed to Police or Local Authority upon reasonable request. d. The Premises Licence Holder must ensure at all times that the DPS, or appointed member of staff, is capable and competent at downloading CCTV footage in a recordable format to the Police and Local Authority. e. CCTV images will be provided to the police and other responsible authorities as soon as practicable and in any case within 48 hours of a request for such images, subject of the provisions of the DPA.
A logbook - in either electronic or handwritten format - shall be kept detailing all incidents that involve any allegation of trouble involving members of the public that occur at the Premises. This will be a bound book if handwritten and will detail the following: a. The day, date and time of the incident b. The member of staff making the entry c. All members of staff involved in the incident d. An account of the incident e. Details of any persons injured, and the injuries sustained f. Any other details thought relevant.
All persons that sell or supply alcohol to customers must have licensing training. a. Training should take place within six weeks of employment and any new employees will be supervised until the training has taken place. b. Refresher training should be repeated a minimum of every six months or earlier if required due to changes of legislation. c. Training records must be kept on the premises - in either electronic or handwritten format - and shall contain the nature, content and frequency of all training. d. Records must be made available for inspection by Police, Police Licensing Officer and authorised officers from the Local Authority upon request either electronically or hard copy.
The premises will undertake the "Challenge 25" Scheme. Appropriate signage will be

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

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