On Licence

The Duke Of Edinburgh

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
The Duke Of Edinburgh
Address
1 Heath Road Maidstone Kent ME16 9LQ
Licence
Premises licence, 24/00961/LAPDPS
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
2 May 2024
Licensing authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Wed 08:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 08:00-01:30, Sun 08:00-00:00
Recorded music
Every day 08:00-00:30
Films
Every day 10:00-00:00
Indoor sporting events
Every day 10:00-00:00
Live music
Every day 10:00-00:00
Performances of dance
Every day 10:00-00:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Late Night Refreshment
Mon to Wed 23:00-00:45, Thu to Sat 23:00-01:15
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (29)
  1. At a time the Premises Licence has been granted and whilst it is in force, the DPS in situ must have completed and attained the following qualifications;
  2. National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
  3. Licensing Law
  4. Prevention of Crime and Disorder : -
  5. No person shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are or are suspected to be under the influence of, or in possession of, any illegal/illicit substance.
  6. No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspect to being intoxicated.
  7. Staff shall carry out regular checks of the toilet areas and other areas identified, to counter the use, selling or possession of drugs or other illegal or illicit substances.
  8. Public Safety
  9. Health and Safety Risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the premises licence being effective and a copy retained for inspection upon request by an officer of the local Licensing Authority, Police or Fire Authority or other relevant person.
  10. Fire Risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the premises licence being effective and a copy retained for inspection upon request by an officer of the local Fire Authority, Licensing or Police Authority or other relevant person.
  11. On occasions of special events where audience members exceed normal limits, there shall be adequate staff/stewards available to ensure safety of patrons. The number of staff/stewards shall be near to or equivalent to : - One member of staff per one hundred persons or part thereof.
  12. Public Nuisance: -
  13. Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles where the noise will be audible to neighbouring properties must not occur between 23.00hrs and 10.00 hrs.
  14. In the absence of adequate daylight, the lighting in any area, in which the public or club members and guests are present, shall be fully operational at all times.
  15. Prominent, clear notices shall be displayed at all exits / in the beer garden / outside areas, requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
  16. Taxis collecting or setting down passengers, must do so at a point where there is no risk of nuisance or obstruction of access to any nearby residential property.
  17. A ' Freephone' taxi line must be available to assist with the peaceful dispersal of patrons from the premises.
  18. Protection of Children from Harm
  19. No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.
  20. no persons under the age of 18 years, shall be permitted to remain on the premises after 21.00, unless they are the child of the DPS, are residing at the premises or passing through the premises to gain access to a place of accommodation.
  21. Cigarette dispensing machines shall be situated where they can be observed by staff at all times the premises is open to the public.
  22. The Darts board shall not be made available for use to anyone under 18 years at any time the premises is open to the public.
  23. Anyone who appears to be under 18 and is attempting to purchase alcohol in the licensed premises/club or is consuming alcohol in the licensed premises/club shall, upon request, provide any member of staff of the licensed premises/club with adequate and acceptable proof of age.
  24. Proof of age may be illustrated by a:-
  25. Connexions card - as promoted by Kent trading Standards and Kent Police.
  26. 'New type' driving licence with photograph.
  27. Valid UK Passport
  28. Official identity card issued by HM armed forces.
  29. It may be acceptable for children under the age of 18 to consume alcohol as part of a meal whilst under adult supervision. In this instance, it may not be necessary to require proof of age.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Maidstone Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-duke-of-edinburgh-me16-6efeba9333