On Licence

The Lakes Distillery

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Setmurthy, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9SJ

Premises licence PL0659

The Lakes Distillery holds a premises licence from Cumberland Council, reference PL0659. It was issued on 30 October 2023. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type
Premises Licence
Reference
PL0659
Status on register
Current
Issued
30 October 2023
Venue type
Restaurant or café
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 18 June 2025 (as Bistro at Lakes Distillery)
Licensing authority
Cumberland Council
Postcode
CA13 9SJ
First seen by On Licence
26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Cumberland Council's register does not list activities for this licence. The full licence, with its conditions and hours, is held by the council.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 09:00-23:30
Playing of recorded music (Indoors)
Every day 09:00-23:00
The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON and OFF the premises
Every day 09:00-23:00
Licence conditions (10)
  1. Staff to be fully trained in the issues arising from the sale of alcohol. It is the intention to review the implications and issues arising from the sale of alcohol on an annual basis.
  2. Staff to be instructed that alcohol must not be sold to any person who they believe to be drunk.
  3. Notices to be displayed inside the premises stating that it is an offence for any person under the age of 18 years to purchase alcohol.
  4. Tours of the distillery area will be by arrangement and under the authority of a qualified guide.
  5. First aid provision is always available on the premises.
  6. Public Liability insurance will be in place.
  7. We retain the right to refuse service if we believe that there is the potential for Public Nuisance.
  8. Children under sixteen must be accompanied by an adult (not including the guide).
  9. Alcohol will not be served to persons under 18 years of age and acceptable evidence of age will be a passport, a photocard driving licence or Prove It Card containing the PASS logo.
  10. A Challenge 21 police will be implemented.

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

Is this your premises?

Licence holders and managers can ask for a correction, add details the register leaves out, or get a printable summary of this licence.

This is my premises Licence summary to print or save

Other licences at CA13 9SJ

More licensed premises in CA13

All of CA13
  1. Lidl Great Britain LimitedStation Road, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9PZIn force
  2. Fiza Spice14 South Street, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9QPIn force
  3. Bassenthwaite Sailing ClubBassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9YDIn force
  4. Fermento2 Market Place, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9NQIn force
  5. Tithe Tap41 Station Street, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9QWIn force
  6. Old Posting HouseDeanscales, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 0SLIn force
  7. Embleton Spa HotelEmbleton, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9YAIn force
  8. The Scout CentreSt Helens Street, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9HZIn force
  9. North Lakes Caravan ParkBewaldeth, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9SYIn force
  10. MEC Facility (Area A)Dovenby Hall Estate, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 0PNIn force