The Boot

Licensed to sell alcohol

The Boot, The Boot Ph, 4 Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5DG

Premises licence LN/200500760

In force

The Boot holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500760. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music and live music. It was issued on 24 October 2020. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/200500760
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 24 October 2020
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 11 March 2026
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL3 5DG
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 09:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 09:00-01:30, Sun 12:00-00:00
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: Christmas Eve 10.00 - 01.00 Boxing Day 10.00 - 01.00
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: Christmas Eve 10.00 - 01.00 Boxing Day 10.00 - 01.00
Recorded Music: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: Christmas Eve 10.00 - 01.00 Boxing Day 10.00 - 01.00
Live Music: Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: Live Music to finish at 23.00 hours Monday to Sunday.No more than 52 live music events in any 12 month period.

Licence conditions (34)

Conditions carried over from The Licensing Act 1964 (Justices 'On' Licence)
General:
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 loaction which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without pediment.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:
Exterior areas of building are all illuminated
Member of Pubwatch
CCTV is present in the market square (not owned by the pub)
High proportion if the customers are locals
Public Safety:
FIre alarm
Illuminated signs
Emergency lighting
Fire fighting equipment
Health & Hygiene Certificate
Smoking charter in place
The Prevention of Public Nuisance:
No adjoining local residents
Situated in a highly commercial area
Managed customer departure
Fabric of building retains sound
Doors and windows are closed.
Doors and windows are closed
The Protection of children from harm:
No gaming machines
no children after 18.00
Hearing Conditions:
As advised by the Fire Authority, the maximum permissible number of persons that may be present within the area indicated as used for licensable activities at one time must not exceed 60
Doors and windowd to be kept closed during live music except for egress & ingree
Tables and chairs to be removed from the front of the premises by 23.00 hours
No off sales after 23.00 on Monday to Saturday and 22.30 on Sunday
The Protection of Children from Harm:
No children allowed at any time while smoking is allowed in the premises

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

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