On Licence

The Engineer

Licence summary from On Licence, 28 September 2026

Premises
The Engineer
Address
The Engineer, 12 St Johns Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1DJ
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200501000
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
10 June 2021
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:30, Sun 08:00-00:30, other: An additional hour from the end of permitted hours will allowed on every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. An additional hour from the of permitted hours will be allowed on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each Bank Holiday weekend (Easter, May, Whitsun and August). An additional hour is also permitted on the day preceding Friday Bank Holiday or Public Holiday (Maundy Thursday). All hours are extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve, until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: An additional hour from the end of permitted hours will allowed on every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. An additional hour from the of permitted hours will be allowed on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each Bank Holiday weekend (Easter, May, Whitsun and August). An additional hour is also permitted on the day preceding Friday Bank Holiday or Public Holiday (Maundy Thursday). All hours are extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve, until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
Alcohol Sales Off
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: An additional hour from the end of permitted hours will allowed on every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. An additional hour from the of permitted hours will be allowed on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each Bank Holiday weekend (Easter, May, Whitsun and August). An additional hour is also permitted on the day preceding Friday Bank Holiday or Public Holiday (Maundy Thursday). All hours are extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve, until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
Live Music
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: An additional hour from the end of permitted hours will allowed on every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. An additional hour from the of permitted hours will be allowed on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each Bank Holiday weekend (Easter, May, Whitsun and August). An additional hour is also permitted on the day preceding Friday Bank Holiday or Public Holiday (Maundy Thursday). All hours are extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve, until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
Recorded Music
Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: An additional hour from the end of permitted hours will allowed on every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. An additional hour from the of permitted hours will be allowed on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each Bank Holiday weekend (Easter, May, Whitsun and August). An additional hour is also permitted on the day preceding Friday Bank Holiday or Public Holiday (Maundy Thursday). All hours are extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve, until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
Late Night Refresh
Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-00:00, other: An additional hour from the end of permitted hours will allowed on every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. An additional hour from the of permitted hours will be allowed on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each Bank Holiday weekend (Easter, May, Whitsun and August). An additional hour is also permitted on the day preceding Friday Bank Holiday or Public Holiday (Maundy Thursday). All hours are extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve, until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
Licence conditions (13)
  1. Prevention of crime and disorder
  2. 1. Where a Pub Watch scheme exists, the premises shall join and actively participate.
  3. 2. An incident/refusals log book will be kept at the premises which will store details about any incidents or complaints at the premises.
  4. Public safety
  5. 1. All staff to be trained in the prevention of underage sales to a level commensurate with their duties. All such training to be updated as necessary, for instance when legislation changes, and should include training on how to deal with difficult customers. The training should be clearly documented.
  6. Prevention of public nuisance
  7. 1. Except for access and egress, all doors and windows will be closed during regulated entertainment.
  8. 2. When used for regulated entertainment, the outside areas are to be monitored and supervised by management and staff during the hours that the premises are open to the public.
  9. 3. Signs shall be prominently displayed at the premises requesting that patrons respect local residents and leave the premises quietly.
  10. 4. Licensable activities will cease outdoors at 23:00h daily.
  11. Protection of children from harm
  12. 1. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  13. 2. Children under the age of 16 years old are not permitted in the main bar or the sports bar except for private functions, events and hires.

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-engineer-al5-321563e3e1