The Dovecote Inn

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Dovecote Inn Alders Road Capel Tonbridge Kent TN12 6SU

Premises licence 23/01361/LAPDPS

In force

The Dovecote Inn holds a premises licence from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, reference 23/01361/LAPDPS. It was issued on 18 May 2023. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence - Change DPS
Reference: 23/01361/LAPDPS
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 18 May 2023
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 24 April 2025
Licensing authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Postcode: TN12 6SU
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's register does not list activities for this licence. The full licence, with its conditions and hours, is held by the council.

History

18 May 2023Premises Licence - Change DPS

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 11:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 12:00-00:00
Live music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-23:00
Recorded music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-23:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Thu 11:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:30
Late Night Refreshment: Mon to Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30

Licence conditions (2)

General - all four licensing objectives (b,c,d,e) b) The prevention of crime and disorder As a destination pub and restaurant most of our clients are couples or families. We rarely have young persons under 18 arrive without being accompanied by an adult. Generally this combination makes for a quiet relaxed atmosphere. The management and staff encourage this friendly relaxed atmosphere by not allowing any misconduct, bad language, drunkenness, rowdiness, drug taking or drug dealing. c) Public Safety In the interest of safety and crime prevention the premises and outside areas are monitored and recorded using CCTV Gambling is not allowed apart from small stakes being played in games of skill such as dominoes and cribbage or by playing the licensed amusement machine(s). d) The prevention of public nuisance. Should the variation on the hours be granted then the same would apply as it did before. Background music would stop at 23:30. Clients would be reminded to leave the premises quietly. Notices would also endorse quiet behaviour. Clients are reminded, by posted notices, to have due respect for local residents and not to be noisy after 21:00 and to leave the premises quietly. e) The protection of children from harm The management and staff are fully aware of the law regarding the sale and supply of alcohol, without a meal, to anyone under the age of
Any person appearing to be younger than 18 is asked to provide proof of their age with a photo ID card or passport. Young persons 14 and over are allowed (if accompanied by an adult) into the non-smoking dining area and can, with their meal, have a glass of beer, wine or cider.

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