The Old Cock Inn

Licensed to sell alcohol

The Old Cock Inn, 58 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SP

Premises licence LN/201800805

In force

The Old Cock Inn holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/201800805. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music, live music and films. It was issued on 20 February 2023. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/201800805
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 20 February 2023
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 19 August 2026 (as Old Cock Inn)
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL5 2SP
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.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 07:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 07:00-01:30, Sun 07:00-00:30, other: 24 hours a day for residents and their bona fide guests From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day An additional hour on the day British Summertime commences.
Films: Every day 10:00-00:00, other: 24 hours a day for residents and bona fide guests, on the first floor only.
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00, other: 24 hours a day for residents and their bona fide guests, on all floors From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00, other: 24 hours a day for residents and their bona fide guests, on all floors From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day
Live Music: Every day 10:00-00:00, other: From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours for New Year's Day.
Recorded Music: Every day 10:00-00:00, other: From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours for New Year's Day.
Late Night Refresh: Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-00:00, other: New Year's Eve 23:00 - 05:00

Licence conditions (34)

a) General - all four licensing objectives
1. Live Music and Recorded Music shall only be played on the ground floor of the premises.
2. No adult entertainment or services, activities, or other entertainment or matters ancillary to the use of the premises that may give rise to concern in respect of children, shall be provided in the premises at any time.
3. All staff shall be trained on the licence conditions and the measures necessary for compliance with those conditions.
b) The prevention of crime and disorder
1. A CCTV system shall be installed, maintained and operated at the premises. The CCTV system shall show images to an evidentiary standard and will cover all areas available internally to the public (excluding toilets), as well as the entrances and exits and the external area. The system shall record at all times that the premises are open to the public.
2. All CCTV recordings shall be retained for a minimum of 28 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available upon request of the Police, Licensing Authority or Local Authority to view or remove upon lawful request.
3. Relevant staff shall be trained and able to use the CCTV system.
4. The Designated Premises Supervisor shall risk assess the necessity for door supervisors at the premises and will amend such risk assessment if advised to do so by Hertfordshire Constabulary.
5. The premises shall operate a zero tolerance policy in respect of illegal drugs use.
6. Off sales of alcohol for consumption beyond the premises boundary shall only be sold in sealed containers and shall not be consumed within the premises boundary.
7. An incident log shall be maintained and kept at the premises, and made available on request to Police and authorised officers of the Licensing Authority, in which will be recorded the following:
i) All crimes which occur within the venue;
ii) All ejections of patrons;
iii) Any incidents of disorder;
iv) Seizures of drugs or offensive weapons; and
v) Any refusals of the sale of alcohol.
8. The incident log shall be examined and signed on a regular basis by the Designated Premises Supervisor.
9. Sufficient first aid boxes shall be kept in the premises.
10. Accident reporting procedures shall be in place.
c) Public safety
1. First aid facilities shall be provided at the premises.
d) The prevention of public nuisance
1. All external doors and windows shall be kept closed at any time that regulated entertainment is taking place, except for the immediate access and egress of persons.
2. No music shall be played or relayed outside the building.
3. Customers shall be requested to respect the local residents and to leave the premises in a quiet and orderly manner.
4. Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and leave the area quietly.
5. The premises licence holder shall provide up to date information on late night transport options to patrons.
6. A contact telephone number shall be available for residents and responsible authorities to call with any concerns that arise. The telephone shall be manned at all times.
e) The protection of children from harm
1. Children 16 shall be accompanied by an adult.
2. All persons involved in alcohol sales must receive full and adequate training on the law relating to underage sales. A written record of the training that each person has received shall be maintained. Regular refresher training shall also be given and recorded. The training records / log shall be kept on site and shall be provided to the Police, the Local Authority or Licensing Authority on request.
3. An effective 'Challenge 25' policy shall be implemented and maintained in place at the premises. Any person appearing to be under the age of 25 who attempts to purchase alcohol must be challenged in respect of their age and required to provide adequate proof that they are over the age of 18 before they are sold or supplied with alcohol. Only photographic based forms of identification shall be accepted as proof of age in respect of suspected underage sales. These must be accredited to the PASS scheme or subsequent equivalent but could also include passport, HM Forces ID card, driving licence, national ID card.
4. Staff shall be trained in respect of the Challenge 25 policy and a notice shall be displayed in a prominent position at the premises to advise customers that Challenge 25 is in operation at the premises.

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

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