On Licence

The Fishermans Arms

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
The Fishermans Arms
Address
Fishermans Arms 40 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6NA
Licence
Premises licence, 21/00789/LAPRE
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
10 May 2021
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 Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:30, Sun 10:00-00:30
Films
Every day 10:00-00:00
Indoor sporting events
Every day 10:00-00:00
Live music
Every day 10:00-00:00
Recorded music
Mon to Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:30, Sun 10:00-00:30
Performances of dance
Mon to Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:30
Late Night Refreshment
Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-02:00, Sun 23:00-00:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (16)
  1. Public Nuisance
  2. Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles where the noise will be audible to neighbouring properties must no occur between 22.00 hours and 10.00 hours.
  3. 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. Protection of Children from Harm
  4. No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult and taking a table meal.
  5. Cigarette dispensing /Amusement with Prizes machines shall be situated where they can be observed by staff at all times the premises is open to the public.
  6. There shall be no provision for any pool tables, bar billiards tables or Amusement with Prize machines in the premises at any time.
  7. The darts board/AWP/pool table shall not be made available for use to anyone under 18 years at any time the premises is open to the public.
  8. Anyone who appears to be under 18 and is attempting to purchase alcohol in the licensed premsies or is consuming alcohol in the licensed premises shall, upon request, provide any member of staff of the licensed premises with adequate and acceptable proof of age. Proof of age may be illustrated by a: Connexions card - as promoted by Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police "New type" driving licence with photograph Valid UK Passport Official identity card issued by HM armed forces. 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.
  9. General At the 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; Basic Food Hygiene Course National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Cellar Management Course Prevention of Crime and Disorder
  10. No persons 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.
  11. No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspected of being intoxicated.
  12. Staff shall carry out regular checks of the toilet areas and other areas identified, to counter the use, selling or possession of drugs or others illegal or illicit substances. Public Safety
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. All staff shall be trained in Licensing Law and Health and Safety.

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-fishermans-arms-me15-a8c9b6c992