On Licence

The Kentish Hare

Licence summary from On Licence, 30 September 2026

Premises
The Kentish Hare
Address
Kentish Hare 95 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. TN3 0XB
Licence
Premises licence, 14/00361/LAPRE
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
14 April 2014
Licensing authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 07:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 07:00-00:30, Sun 07:00-23:30
Films
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Indoor sporting events
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Live music
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Recorded music
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Performances of dance
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Anything similar to E, F, or G
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Late Night Refreshment
Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (7)
  1. Whenever live entertainment is provided noise reduction panels are in place in the pub to ensure minimal noise pollution.
  2. Management and the DPS conduct checks every 30 minutes during the course of all such events and volumes are adjusted if necessary
  3. Windows are locked shut and air conditioning provided
  4. Conditions attached by Licensing Sub-Committee 6th September 2005.
  5. Live muisic events will be limited to no more than one perweek until 23:30
  6. The gardene will be evacuated by 23:00 on any day
  7. The exterior lighting will be switched off 30 minutes before closing time.

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

Compiled from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-kentish-hare-tn3-5270ccbad2