The Carpenters Arms
Licensed to sell alcohol
The Carpenters Arms, The Carpenters Arms Ph, 14 Cravells Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1BD
Premises licence LN/200500683
In force
The Carpenters Arms holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500683. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music, live music, films, dance and indoor sporting events. It was issued on 15 October 2019. The council's register shows it as in force.
The record
- Licence type
- Premises Licence
- Reference
- LN/200500683
- Status on register
- Current Licence
- Issued
- 15 October 2019
- Venue type
- Pub or bar
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 2 May 2024
- Licensing authority
- St Albans City Council
- Postcode
- AL5 1BD
- 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.
- FilmsExhibition of films.
- DancePerformances of dance.
- Indoor sporting eventsSport held wholly inside a building.
What the licence permits
- Opening hours on the licence
- Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: 12.00 - 22.50 Good Friday 12.00 - 15.20 and 19.00 to 22.50 Christmas Day· New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day
- Alcohol Sales On
- Mon to Thu 10:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:30, Sun 10:00-23:30, other: · 12.00 - 22.30 Good Friday · 12.00 - 15.00 and 19.00 to 22.30 Christmas Day · New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following
- Alcohol Sales Off
- Mon to Thu 10:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:30, Sun 10:00-23:30, other: · 12.00 - 22.30 Good Friday · 12.00 - 15.00 and 19.00 to 22.30 Christmas Day · New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following
- Films
- Mon to Thu 08:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-00:30, Sun 08:00-23:30, other: New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
- Indoor Sporting Events
- Mon to Thu 08:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-00:30, Sun 08:00-23:30, other: New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
- Anything similar LM, RM & PoD
- Mon to Thu 08:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-00:30, Sun 08:00-23:30, other: New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
- Live Music
- Every day 12:00-23:00, other: At New Year to permit live acoustic & amplified music & voice until 01:00 on 1st January (indoors only)
- Recorded Music
- Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
- Perform Dance
- Every day 12:00-22:00, other: New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
- Late Night Refresh
- Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-00:00, other: When opening hours are extended at New Year, these hours follow the opening hours
Licence conditions (46)
- Films:
- Exhibition of film to take place indoors.
- Details: Video entertainment on TV screen and amusement machines
- Indoor sporting events:
- Details: To permit pub games that attract an audience, whether by advertisement or spontaneously
- Live Music:
- Indoors - 12:00 - 23:00 Monday to Sunday
- Outdoors - cease at 21:00 Sunday to Thursday
- - cease at 22:00 Friday and Saturday
- Details: Live Acoustic and amplified music, and amplified voice.
- Recorded Music
- To take place indoors
- Details: Recorded music, including jukebox and karaoke with or without a DJ, during normal business, and including audience participation.
- Performance of Dance
- To take place outdoors
- Details: To permit the performance of dance by Morris dancers and similar performers
- Anything of a similar description to that falling within (E - live music), F - recorded music) or (G - performances of dance)
- Late Night Refreshment
- Details: Provision of hot drinks and snacks, particularly during the "Wind Down" period
- The Operating Schedule will be subject to the following conditions:
- Public Safety
- 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.
- The Prevention of Public Nuisance
- There will be a maximum of 12 outdoor live music event per calendar year
- Recorded music to be at a background level during the 30 minute drinking up time
- The windows at the front of the premises to be closed by 23.00 hours
- The outside seating area to be cleared by 23.00 hours
- The Protection of Children from Harm
- The Sub-Committee noted that based on evidence from Mr Tanner and Mr Tibble, the premise is very small and has good airflow and extraction. The Sub-Committee has therefore decided to allow accompanied children on the premises until 21.00 hours, departing from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, section 8.3.5, page 16.
- General - all four licensing objectives:
- The types of regulated entertainments proposed r-instate and then enhance the normal pub entertainments that were previously unregulated, with the benefit to enhance the local facilities fro social entertainment and reduce the focus on alcohol.
- No new steps have been identified by risk assessment in relation to the four licensing objectives, except as below
- I have considered the terms of your local licensing policy in preparing this application
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- Providing a 30 minute "wind down" period after the end of the sale of alcohol will promote this objective as the last drink will be consumed less quickly, with access to the pubs toilet facilities and the provision of non-alcoholic refreshment during this period.
- All staff will received drugs awareness training as part of their induction
- Public safety
- My risk assessment identifies no risk of crowding
- The prevention of public nuisance
- Notices reminding departing customers to respect our neighbours and leave the premises quietly will be affixed adjacent to each exit, and on the rear patio area.
- Indoors: Live acoustic and amplified music will cease by 23.00
- Outdoors: Live acoustic and amplified music and amplified voice will cease by 22.00
- The protection of children from harm
- No unusual risks of harm to children have been identified
- Where age-restricted films classified according to the British Board of Film Classification are exhibited, steps will be taken to ensure that younger children are not present
- All staff will be briefed on acceptable proof of age and action to take if they suspect its validity.
Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.
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