On Licence

The Harpenden Arms

Licence summary from On Licence, 29 September 2026

Premises
The Harpenden Arms
Address
The Harpenden Arms, 188 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TR
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200501050
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
31 January 2023
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Wed 10:00-00:30, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:30
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Late Night Refresh
Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Recorded Music
Thu to Sat 10:00-01:00, other: Burns Night, Valentines Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday St Davids Day, St Georges Day, St Andrews Day, Christmas Eve, Dec 27th, Dec 28th, St Patricks Day: 10.00 - 01.00
Licence conditions (19)
  1. Non Standard Timings for the Supply of Alcohol and the supply of Alcohol:
  2. Burns Night, Valentines Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday: 10.00 - 01.00
  3. St Davids Day, St Georges Day, St Andrews Day, Christmas Eve, Dec 27th, Dec 28th, St Patricks Day: 10.00 - 02.00
  4. 12.00 - 15.00 and 19.00 to 22.30 Christmas Day
  5. New Year's 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
  6. The premises to close 30 minutes after the cessation of Alcohol
  7. Late Night Refreshment:- Indoors only
  8. Additional Steps Taken to Promote the Four Licensing Objectives:
  9. General:-
  10. 1) We will continue to train all our staff to the standards required by relevant legidlation.
  11. 2) Fullers operate traditional high quality public houses selling award winning cask ale, good wine and excellent food. There is no intention to deviate from this during the extended hours of operation. The additional hours themselves promote the licensing objectives particularly in relation to crime and disorder and public nuisance as stated in paragraph 3.29 of the guidance by allowing customers to emerge from the premises at a more gradual rate.
  12. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
  13. We have carefully considered the risks and benefits associated with the extra hours applied for and we believe that because of the charater of the premises, and its location, no additional measures are necessary.
  14. Public Safety:-
  15. Our staff are fully trained on all safety issues, including fire safety. Regular inspections of the premises undertaken by the management.
  16. The Prevention of Public Nuisance:-
  17. 2) We have carefully considered the risks and benefits associated with the extra hours and other variations sought and do not believe that any additional measures are necessary to promote this objective.
  18. The Protection of Children from Harm:-
  19. A risk assessment has shown that we do not need to take any further measures beyond the restrictions in the Licensing Act 2003 and the existing training given to staff on the premises.

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-harpenden-arms-al5-1086009931