On Licence

The Boot

Licence summary from On Licence, 28 September 2026

Premises
The Boot
Address
The Boot, The Boot Ph, 4 Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5DG
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500760
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
24 October 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

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)
  1. Conditions carried over from The Licensing Act 1964 (Justices 'On' Licence)
  2. General:
  3. Following an assessment of the premises and its surrounding area the following is proposed:
  4. 30 minute "drinking up" time will allow appropriate dispersal, use of lavatories etc
  5. 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.
  6. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:
  7. Exterior areas of building are all illuminated
  8. Member of Pubwatch
  9. CCTV is present in the market square (not owned by the pub)
  10. High proportion if the customers are locals
  11. Public Safety:
  12. FIre alarm
  13. Illuminated signs
  14. Emergency lighting
  15. Fire fighting equipment
  16. Health & Hygiene Certificate
  17. Smoking charter in place
  18. The Prevention of Public Nuisance:
  19. No adjoining local residents
  20. Situated in a highly commercial area
  21. Managed customer departure
  22. Fabric of building retains sound
  23. Doors and windows are closed.
  24. Doors and windows are closed
  25. The Protection of children from harm:
  26. No gaming machines
  27. no children after 18.00
  28. Hearing Conditions:
  29. 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
  30. Doors and windowd to be kept closed during live music except for egress & ingree
  31. Tables and chairs to be removed from the front of the premises by 23.00 hours
  32. No off sales after 23.00 on Monday to Saturday and 22.30 on Sunday
  33. The Protection of Children from Harm:
  34. 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.

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-boot-al3-319d1871f2