The Old Ginn House

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Great Clifton, Workington, CUMBRIA, CA14 1TS

Premises licence PL0440

In force

The Old Ginn House holds a premises licence from Cumberland Council, reference PL0440. It was issued on 24 November 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: PL0440
Status on register: Current
Issued: 24 November 2005
Venue type: Hotel
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 12 February 2025 (as The Old Ginn House Ltd)
Licensing authority: Cumberland Council
Postcode: CA14 1TS
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 10:00-00:30
The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON and OFF the premises: Every day 10:00-00:00

Licence conditions (31)

Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours as stated previously and include the following embedded hours. On New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day. The above restrictions do not prohibit: (a) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;
(b) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel; (c) during the first thirty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals; (d) consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises; (e) the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered; (f) the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club; (g) the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces; (h) the taking of alcohol from the premises by a person residing there; (i) the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by him at his own expense, or the consumption of alcohol by persons so supplied; or (j) the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to persons employed there for the purposes of the business carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of liquor so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours. The above restriction does not prohibit: (a) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises, unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel; (b) the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered; (c) the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club; or () the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces.
Alcohol shall not be sold in an open container or be consumed in the licensed premises. ON-LICENCE, WITH CHILDREN’S CERTIFICATE (Granted 04.12.04) TIMES: Monday - Sunday, 12 noon - 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm No person under 14 years of age shall be in the bar of the licensed premises during the permitted hours unless one of the following applies:
He is the child of the holder of the premises licence;
He resides in the premises, but is not employed there;
He is in the bar solely for the purpose of passing to or from some part of the premises which is not a bar and to or from which there is no other convenient means of access or egress;
The bar is in the premises constructed, fitted and intended to be used bona fide for any purpose to which the holding of the licence is ancillary; or
(a) He is in an area shown on the plan attached to the licence; (b) Meals and non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale for consumption in that area; (c) He is in the company of a person aged 18 years or over; or (d) He is there prior to 9 p.m. In this condition “bar” includes any place exclusively or mainly used for the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor. But an area is not a bar when it is usual for it to be, and it is, set apart for the service of table meals and alcohol is only sold or supplied to persons as an ancillary to their table meals. Sections 145 to 154 Licensing Act 2003, relates to the presence of children in licensed premises. Private Entertainment The provision of regulated entertainment, that is, the provision of dancing, music or any other entertainment of the like kind, is prohibited (unless it is a licensable activity included in this licence) with the exception of pre-booked private events limited to pre-invited guests only. Recorded Music Provision may be made for the public entertainment in the premises by the reproduction of wireless (including television) broadcasts (or of programmes included in any programme service [within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990] other than a sound or television broadcasting service), or of public entertainment by way of music and singing only which is provided solely by the reproduction of recorded sound.
The following may be added to the permitted hours: (a) on Christmas Day between the first and second part of the general licensing hours. (b) the hour following general licensing hours. The addition shall be for the purpose of the sale or supply to persons taking table meals in the premises, and the consumption, of intoxicating liquor which is supplied in the part of the premises named above, and for consumption by such a person in that part of the premises as an ancillary to the meal.
PPN14 The placing of bottles into receptacles outside the premises is not permitted to take place after/between the hours of 2000 and 0800 to minimise disturbance to nearby properties. PS1 - Gas Testing Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliances will be tested at least every 12 months by CORGI authorised workmen and subsequent satisfactory and valid inspection report to be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority. PS2 - Electrical Installation Testing The electrical installation shall be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent person. A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority. PS6 - First Aid There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
Staff involved in the sale of alcohol will receive training on licensing issues.
There will be displayed on the premises notices regarding the prohibition of drugs at the premises.
There will be displayed at the premises notices relating to the age restrictions and the prohibition of the sale of alcohol to anyone under 18 years of age.
There will be provided at the premises adequate lighting.
Emergency lighting will be provided at the premises.
Appropriate emergency escape routes will be provided.
The number of persons admitted to the premises will be controlled to ensure that the premises will not be over accommodated.
There will be the provision of first aid where required.
There will be appropriate seating arrangements at the premises.
There will be appropriate staff levels at the premises to deal with the number of customers admitted to the premises.
The premises has double glazing to contribute to the level of noise at the premises.
Music on the premises will be kept at a reasonable level.
The premises will be kept clean, tidy and free from litter.
Appropriate arrangements will be made to ensure that deliveries to the premises do not cause an obstruction/problem to the public.
The premises will be operated to keep odours/smells from cooking under control where possible.
There will be on display at the premises notices asking customers to leave the premises quietly.
There will be no adult entertainment at the premises.
Responsible staff will be employed at the premises.
Premises will operate an age restriction policy requiring the production of a proof of age where considered necessary by those involved in the sale of alcohol.
Children will not be permitted to the premises unless accompanied by an adult.

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

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