The Horse And Groom

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

The Horse And Groom, 55 The Cross, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9QL

Premises licence M003681

In force

The Horse And Groom holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M003681. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises and recorded music. It was issued on 20 June 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M003681
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 20 June 2005
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 24 August 2026 (as Horse & Groom Inn)
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO7 9QL
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Alcohol on the premisesSale of alcohol for drinking on site.
Alcohol off the premisesSale of alcohol to take away.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-01:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times: If Xmas Eve falls between a Sunday to Thursday we would seek permission for an extra hour as per Friday and Saturdays.
Recorded Music - Indoors: Mon to Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-01:00
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times: If Xmas Eve falls between a Sunday to Thursday we would seek permission for an extra hour as per Friday and Saturdays. Amplified background music via radio and CD If Xmas Eve falls between a Sunday to Thursday we would seek permission for an extra hour as per Friday and Saturdays.

Licence conditions (5)

Ensure that a valid public liability insurance is in force I will not alter the premises rendering it impossible to comply with any existing licensing conditions without seeking a variation to the premises licence Maximum number of people on premises will be 120,.
Consumption of alcohol will be restricted to areas shown on plan Proof of age will be requested from persons suspected of being under 18 Will not participate in price reduction promotions that are likely to cause nuisance or disturbance Burglar alarm system in operation on the premises,.
External lighting provided during opening hours All soft furnishings are fire retardent Ensure escape routes are kept free from obstruction during opening hours Fire brigade will be called at once at any outbreak of fire First aid kit on premises at all times,.
Will be resposible for disposal of litter throughout the premises Ensure receptacles for waste are emptied on a regular basis Recorded music is indoors only,.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Fruit machine in full view of bar staff at all times No children under 16 on premises after 22.00,.

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

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