On Licence

The Cross Keys

Licence summary from On Licence, 27 September 2026

Premises
The Cross Keys
Address
The Cross Keys, Ballslough Hill, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8LA
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200501062
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
22 November 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 11:00-23:00
Recorded Music
Every day 11:00-23:00
Alcohol Sales On
Every day 11:00-23:00
Alcohol Sales Off
Every day 11:00-23:00
Licence conditions (11)
  1. General - all 4 licensing objectives:
  2. Having been a licensee for the past 32 years my staff and I would take every steps to ensure that licensing objectives are adhered to.
  3. The prevention of crime and disorder:
  4. It is essential that clients are made aware that over indulgence of alcohol will not be allowed. That anti social behaviour would not be accepted.
  5. Public safety:
  6. Reasons stated [under 'the prevention of crime and disorder].
  7. A general awareness by staff and customers.
  8. The prevention of public nuisance:
  9. Because the premises are in a rural area I have only applied for hours that are traditional for a public house. So following the old hours the premises are not a nuisance to my neighbours.
  10. The protection of children from harm:
  11. My premises have a facility for a children's area which is smoke free and can be under supervision of parents.

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-cross-keys-al4-77e9522e34