On Licence

The Ivy

Licence summary from On Licence, 28 September 2026

Premises
The Ivy
Address
The Ivy, 3A Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DA
Licence
Premises licence, LN/201200327
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
5 December 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Sat 07:00-00:30, Sun 09:00-00:00, other: On New Year's Eve: Until the start-time in the following day (New Year's Day) Notwithstanding the standard timings shown on the left or the comment given above, the premises retains the Common Law right to open to the public at any lawful time for non-licensable activity.
Late Night Refresh
Mon to Sat 23:00-00:30, Sun 23:00-00:00, other: BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS From the end of the hours for the sale of alcohol on New Year's Eve until the start of the hours of alcohol on New Year's Day
Alcohol Sales On
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: From the end of the hours for the sale of alcohol on New Year's Eve until the start of the hours of alcohol on New Year's Day
Alcohol Sales Off
Every day 10:00-00:00, other: From the end of the hours for the sale of alcohol on New Year's Eve until the start of the hours of alcohol on New Year's Day
Licence conditions (14)
  1. Minor variation - Proposed variation
  2. To vary the layout of the premises in accordance with the revised layout drawing attached to the application, drawing No's 5735/501/A (WMIH STA070) (Ground Floor) and 5735/502/A (WIJ STA070) (Basement and First Floor).
  3. The applicant is not seeking to vary either the hours or licensable activities permitted under the current premises licence and there will be no increase in the area where licensable activities will take place.
  4. Restaurant premises with public toilet facilities on first floor. Small external dining area. Ancillary bar where alcohol can be purchased and consumed without the need for a table meal. Waiter/waitress service will operate throughout the premises for customers seated at tables occupying those tables for sit down meals.
  5. General:
  6. All staff are trained in the appropriate legislation.
  7. The Prevention of crime and disorder:
  8. Advice will be taken from local police in relation to local concerns. All alcohol in the restaurant will be served to tables by waiter/waitress.
  9. Public Safety:
  10. The company is fully away of its responsible in relation to Health & Safety. Risk Assessments will be held periodically.
  11. The Prevention of Public Nuisance:
  12. There shall be no emptying/ handling or movement of refuse containers or any associated activity likely to cause noise disturbance between the hours of 22:00 and 08:00.
  13. The Protection of children from harm:
  14. Sales of alcohol will not be made to anyone who appears to be underage, or is unable to provide sufficient proof of their age.

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-ivy-al3-d8e9e33f03