On Licence

The Horse And Groom

Licence summary from On Licence, 27 September 2026

Premises
The Horse And Groom
Address
The Horse And Groom, 55 The Cross, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9QL
Licence
Premises licence, M003681
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
20 June 2005
Licensing authority
Colchester City Council
Activities
Alcohol on the premises, Alcohol off the premises, Recorded music
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

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)
  1. 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,.
  2. 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,.
  3. 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,.
  4. 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,.
  5. 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.

Compiled from Colchester City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-horse-and-groom-co7-612ee5e8cb