The Bull

Licensed to sell alcohol

The Bull, The Bull Ph, Barnet Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1QU

Premises licence LN/200500726

In force

The Bull holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500726. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music and live music. It was issued on 21 October 2020. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/200500726
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 21 October 2020
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5 (good), inspected 16 July 2026
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL2 1QU
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 Wed 07:00-00:30, Thu to Sat 07:00-01:30, Sun 07:00-00:00, other: See text box.
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: See text box.
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: See text box.
Recorded Music: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30, other: See text box.
Live Music: Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00

Licence conditions (4)

Annex 2 – Conditions consistent with the operating schedule The Prevention of Public Nuisance: 1. Managed customer departure 2. Fabric of building retains sound.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 1. The premises shall be a member of PubWatch, where such a scheme exists 2. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system. a) A CD/DVD burner, USB type device or media storage database (i.e. Cloud) will also form part of the system to facilitate making copies of the footage b) The quality of the images must be of a sufficiently high standard to allow identification of the subject matter c) Cameras will cover key areas including clear headshots of persons entering the premises, any till areas , any areas where alcohol are displayed for sale and the external bar area. d) The system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises e) All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping f) The images will be made available in reasonable time on demand by the Police and authorised officers of St Albans City and District council g) At all times when the premises are open there shall be at least one person who is capable of operating the CCTV system if required to do so by the Police or authorised officers of St Albans City and District council. h) This system will be fully maintained at all times to ensure correct operation 3. A refusals / incidents register shall be maintained, whether electronic or hard copy, at the premises recording the following: a) All known incidents of crime and disorder occurring at the premises with dates and times b) Details of occasions when the emergency services are called to the premises c) All refusals of alcohol sales and ejections from the premises. This register will be available for inspection by a police officer or other authorised officer of St Albans City and District council. 4. The premises shall operate a challenge 25 style policy. Anyone attempting to purchase alcohol who appears under the age of 25 years shall be required to produce valid photo
The protection of children from Harm: 1. No striptease or nudity 2. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and must be off the premises by 22:00, unless dining or attending a private function or on New Year's Eve when they will be permitted to remain on the premises until close
Annex 3 – Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority The Prevention of Crime and Disorder: 1. The outside areas will not be permitted to be used by customers for the consumption of food and/or drink after 23.20 hours.

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