The Herbalist and Junipers

Licensed under the Licensing Act

The Herbalist And Junipers 22 - 23 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1JF

Premises licence 25/05238/LAPDPS

In force

The Herbalist and Junipers holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 25/05238/LAPDPS. It was issued on 23 January 2026. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence - Change DPS
Reference: 25/05238/LAPDPS
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 23 January 2026
Venue type: Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating: 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), inspected 23 May 2025 (as The Herbalist)
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME14 1JF
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.

History

23 January 2026Premises Licence - Change DPS

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Every day 09:00-03:00
Live music: Every day 09:00-02:30
Recorded music: Every day 09:00-03:00
Performances of dance: Every day 09:00-02:30
Anything similar to E, F, or G: Every day 09:00-02:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Every day 09:00-02:30
Late Night Refreshment: Every day 23:00-03:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (21)

CCTV shall be installed on the premises to the satisfaction and agreement of the Police
CCTV recordings will be kept for a minimum period of 30 days and will be made available to the Police and Licensing Authority upon request and in any case within 48 hours.
The CCTV will be maintained on a regular basis and if the equipment fails the Police and Licensing Authority will be informed as soon as possible, and immediate steps will be taken to repair the equipment.
On Friday, Saturday and any Sunday preceding a Bank Holiday when the premises is to remain open beyond 23:00 and provide the provision of regulated entertainment, there shall be a minimum of 2 SIA registered door staff on duty from 20:00 until 30 minutes after close. On a Friday, Saturday and any Sunday preceding a Bank Holiday, should the premises remain open beyond 23:00 but not provide the provision of regulated entertainment, the designated premises supervisor shall undertake a risk assessment in respect of the provision of supervisors and where deemed necessary a minimum of 2 door supervisors shall be employed from 20:00 until 30 minutes after close.
Door staff will wear clothing that is easily identifiable on CCTV eg, reflective armbands
A written drugs policy shall be in place and a copy agreed by, and forwarded to the Police.
The licence holder, DPS, manager or other responsible person in charge of the premises will allow the use of IONTRAK machines or other drug/illicit substance detection device or method, at all reasonable times.
Toughened glass will be used at the premises.
Drinks Promotions will not be permitted allowing unlimited supply of alcohol for a set price.
A representative of the premises licence holder will actively participate in the Nite Net Radio System.
No open vessels, bottles, or other types of container sold or supplied by the licensed premises shall be taken from the licensed premises. Public Safety:-
The Licence Holder, Manager or Premises Supervisor in situ will ensure that all existing Health and Safety, Fire and Electrical risk assessments or tests will be carried out, and that all existing policies that ensure the care and safety of patrons are observed.
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.
Means of escape, fire detection, fire fighting equipment and emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with the plan attached to this licence.
The Licence holder, DPS, Manager or other responsible person will ensure that all appropriate inspections are carried out to the satisfaction of responsible authorities prior to the premises commencement of trading to the public.
There shall be compliance with all building regulations requirements prior to trading.
There shall be compliance with all reasonable requirements of the fire officer at the time of completion of works Public Nuisance:-
Noise Limits between 10.00am and 11.00pm
The LAeq,5min level measured 1 metre outside a window to a habitable room, with entertainment taking place shall be no more than 3dB higher that the representative LAeq,5min measured from the same position , under the same conditions and during a comparable period with no entertainment taking place.
The LAeq,5min level in the 63Hz and 125 Hz octave bands measured 1 metre outside a window to a habitable room, with entertainment taking place, shall be no more than 3dB higher than the representative Leq,5min level in the 63Hz and 125 Hz octave bands measured from the same position, under the same conditions and doing a comparable period with no entertainment taking place. Noise Limits between 11.00pm and 10.00am
The LAeq,5min level measured 1 metre outside a window to a habitable room, with entertainment taking place shall sh

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

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