On Licence

The Gate

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
The Gate
Address
The Gate, Bricket Wood, Station Road, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3PW
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500626
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
5 October 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music, Dance
Food hygiene rating
3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Wed 10:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-00:30, other: 10.0 - 00.30 Any Bank Holiday not already authorised.
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Wed 10:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00, other: 10.00 - 00.00 Any Bank Holidays where not already authorised.
Alcohol Sales Off
Mon to Wed 10:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00, other: 10.00 - 00.00 Any Bank Holidays where not already authorised.
Live Music
Thu to Sun 19:00-00:00, other: 19.00 - 00.00 Bank Holidays when not already authorised
Recorded Music
Mon to Wed 10:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00, other: 10.00 - 00.00 on Bank Holidays where not already authorised.
Perform Dance
Thu to Sun 19:00-00:00, other: 19.00 - 00.00 Bank Holidays not already authorised
Facilities for making music
Mon to Wed 10:00-23:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-00:00, other: 10.00 - 00.00 Bank Holidays not otherwise authorised
Facilities for dancing
Mon to Wed 19:00-23:00, Thu to Sun 19:00-00:00, other: 10.00 - 00.00 Any Bank Hoilday when not otherwise authorised.
Licence conditions (16)
  1. Conditions carried over from Licensing Act 1964 (Justices 'on' Licence).
  2. Supply of alcohol and premises open to the public: New Years Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day
  3. Live Music:- Indoors only. Occasional provision of entertainment by way of live performer. To be used not more than twice a week with Bank Holidays in addition.
  4. Recorded Music:- Indoors only. Provision of background music via radio CD player or similar. Occasional use of karaoke machine and disco equipment. Provision of music after 23.00 not more than twice a week with Bank Holidays in addition.
  5. Provision of Facilities for Making Music:- Indoors only. Radio/CD player/similar for background music. Occasional use of karaoke and disco equipment.
  6. Provision of Facilities for Dancing:- Indoors only. Availability of small dance area for customers to dance when entertainment by live or recorded music available.
  7. Preformances of Dance:- Indoors only. Small dance area for cutomers to dance when live music provided. Provision of music and dancing after 23.00 not more than twice a week with Bank Holidays in addition.
  8. Additional Steps Taken to Promote the Four Licensing Objectives:
  9. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
  10. Installed intruder alarm with panic button behind bar in easy reach of staff. All public areas visible to staff. (decoy CCTV cameras). Staff trained to calm any heated episodes and watch for drug use or dealing.
  11. Public Safety:-
  12. Fire extinguishers and exit lights and signs. Staff trained to be vigilent. Empty glasses are collected regularly. Wide selection of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks available.
  13. The Prevention of Public Nuisance:-
  14. Staff aware of not serving customers who appear drunk. Garden area closely supervised. Rowdiness not tolerated.
  15. The Protection of Children from Harm:-
  16. Supervision of external areas to monitor conduct of children. Strict proof of age policy with photographic identification required.

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-gate-al2-e8d3ff5685