The George Inn

Licensed under the Licensing Act

The George Inn Lower Street Leeds Maidstone Kent ME17 1RN

Premises licence 16/00835/LAPRE

In force

The George Inn holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 16/00835/LAPRE. It was issued on 22 April 2016. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 16/00835/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 22 April 2016
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 12 May 2026
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME17 1RN
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

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

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 09:30-00:30, Fri and Sat 09:30-01:30, Sun 09:30-23:30
Films: Every day 10:00-00:00
Indoor sporting events: Every day 10:00-00:00
Live music: Mon to Thu 10:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-23:00
Recorded music: Mon to Sat 10:00-23:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Thu 09:30-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:30-01:00, Sun 09:30-23:00
Late Night Refreshment: Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-00:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (30)

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;
National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
All staff shall be trained in Licensing Law and Health and Safety.
The Premises Supervisor in situ will ensure that all existing Health and Safety checks will be carried out, and that all existing policies that ensure the care and safety of patrons are observed.
Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
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.
No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspected of being intoxicated.
Public Safety:-
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.
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.
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.
Public Nuisance:-
All music activities shall be indoors only.
Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles where the noise will be audible to neighbouring properties must not occur between 23.00hrs and 10.00hrs
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.
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.
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.
Live music event limited to 2 events per calendar month.
Protection of Children from Harm:-
No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.
Cigarette dispensing and AWP machines shall be situated where they can be observed by staff at all times the premises is open to the public.
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.
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.
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 ade

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

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