The John Bunyan

Licensed to sell alcohol

The John Bunyan, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8ES

Premises licence LN/200500615

In force

The John Bunyan holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500615. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music, live music, films, dance and indoor sporting events. It was issued on 3 October 2020. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/200500615
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 3 October 2020
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 15 April 2025
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL4 8ES
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.
FilmsExhibition of films.
DancePerformances of dance.
Indoor sporting eventsSport held wholly inside a building.

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, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 04.30 New Years day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 02.00 Christmas Day
Films: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:30, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:30, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 04.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 02.00 Christmas Day
Indoor Sporting Events: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:30, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:30, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 01.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 01.30 Christmas Day
Live Music: Every day 10:00-23:00, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 00.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 00.30 Christmas Day
Recorded Music: Every day 10:00-23:00, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 04.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 02.00 Christmas Day Karaoke and DJ performances will be limited to end at one hour before the terminal hour for the supply of alcohol to minimise nuisance.
Anything similar LM, RM & PoD: Every day 10:00-23:00, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 01.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 01.30 Christmas Day
Facilities for making music: Every day 10:00-23:00, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 01.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 01.30 Christmas Day
facili similar music & dancing: Every day 10:00-23:00
Late Night Refresh: Mon to Wed 23:00-00:30, Thu to Sat 23:00-01:30, Sun 23:00-00:30, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 04.30 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 02.00 Christmas Day
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 04.00 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 01.30 Christmas Day
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Wed 10:00-00:00, Thu to Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00, other: 10.00 New Years Eve - 04.00 New Years Day 10.00 Christmas Eve - 01.30 Christmas Day

Licence conditions (21)

Conditions carried over from Licensing Act 1964 (Justices 'on' Licence).
Remove all embedded restrictions inherent in the Licensing Act 1964, the Cinematograph (safety) Regulations 1955 and the Children and Young Persons Acts.
Exhibit Film:- Indoors only. Video entertainment on TV screens and amusement machines.
Indoor Sports Event:- To permit pub games that may attract an audience, whether by advertisement or spontaneously.
Live Music:- Indoors only. Live acoustic and amplified music and amplified voice. All performances will be limited to end at one hour before the terminal hour for the supply of alcohol to minimise nuisance other than for non stanard timings.
Recorded Music:- Indoors only. Recorded music, including Jukebox and Karaoke with or without a DJ, during normal business or as part of functions, and including audience participation, recorded background music (a non-regulated activity) will continue until the premises is closed to the public.
Anything Similar to LM, RM or PoD:- Indoors only. Comperes for quiz and similar events, comedians and similar performances in any case using voice amplification.
Facilities for making Music:- Indoors only. The premises will provide no additional facilities. All musical equipment will be provided by the performers.
Facilities for entertainment similar to Music and Dancing:- Indoors only. No facilities will be provided by the premises. All equipment will be provided by the performers.
Late Night Refreshment:- Indoors only. Provision of hot drinks and snacks particularly during the "wind down" period and during functions.
Additional steps taken to promote the four licensing objectives:
General:-
The types of regulated entertainment proposed firstly re-instate normal pub and family entertainments that were previously unregulated. Live and recorded music are proposed in support and to be consistent with events and occasions consistent with the core business of a family friendly public house. No new steps have been identified by risk assessment in relation to the four licensing objectives, except as below. We will continue with mcmullens current successful operational standards and training of our teams. We have considered the terms of your local licensing policy in preparing this application.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
Providing a 30minute extension of opening hours after the end of the sale of alcohol with continues sale of non-alcoholic refreshments will promote gradual and orderly dispersal of customers. Exclude known drugs users/dealers. No serving of drunks. Membership of local Pubwatch scheme. Appropriate liason with local Licensing Officer.
Public Safety:-
Adherence to current health and safety and fire safety regulations. Ensure fire escapes are not locked. Fire extinguishers to be maintained annually. Fire blanket located in Kitchen. Fully maintained first-aid kit on site.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance:-
No live music will be played or transmitted to the outside drinking area. Doors and windows will remain closed during the performance of live music and discos except for the ingress and egress of customers. The patio/outside seating area will be closed to customers at 23.00 every day. The designated premises supervisor and staff will encourage customers to leave quietly. In respect of musical entertainment, the maximum number of performers will be restricted to a maximum of two. The occasions on which musical performances will take place will be limited to a maximum of 30 events in any one 12-month period. Any musical entertainment will cease no later than 23.00 hours except for Christmas Eve and new Years Eve when any musical entertainment will cease no later than 00.30 hours. The premises supervisor shall monitor the volume of music emanating from the premises and adjust the volume of any music to ensure that any amplified sound from the licensed premises does not cause a public nuisance. The premises supervisor can ensure that music from the premises does not cause a public nuisance by ensuring that the music is inaudible at the boundary of any properties where the occupiers are likely to be sensitive to noise. The premises will post notices at all exits reminding customers to respect our neighbours and to leave the premises promptly and quietly. The premises will post notices in the car park asking them to leave promptly and quietly.
The Protection of Children from Harm:-
The premises will not show videos or TV transmissions that are unsuitable for children under 18 years of age before 22.00 hours. The restrictions set out in the Licensing Act 2003 will apply. No unusual risk of harm to children that ar enot already covered by other legislation has been identified. Children less than 18 years old will not be allowed into the premises after 22.00 hours. Unaccompanied children before 22.00 hours will be asked to leave the premises. Any persons after 22.00 hours suspected of being under 18 years old will be asked for identification in the form of a current (photo) Licence or Passport. Failure to provide adequate proof of age will result in the person being ordered to leave the premises. All AWP's and cigarette machines will be sited in view of the bar so that their usage can be monitored and controlled. Signs on the machined will indicate that children under the age of 18 are forbidden from using them.

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