The Playhouse

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

The Playhouse, 4-8 St Johns Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7AA

Premises licence M004187

In force

The Playhouse holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M004187. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises and late night refreshment. It was issued on 12 August 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M004187
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 12 August 2005
Venue type: Arts or events venue
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 16 September 2024
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO2 7AA
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Alcohol on the premisesSale of alcohol for drinking on site.
Alcohol off the premisesSale of alcohol to take away.
Late night refreshmentHot food or drink served between 11pm and 5am.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 07:00-02:00, Fri and Sat 07:00-03:00, Sun 07:00-02:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 09:00-02:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times: For the avoidance of doubt Good Friday and Christmas Day are included within the standard timings shown in this part. However the position in relation to New Years Eve remains as existing under Licensing Act 1964 (ie on New Years Eve alcohol sales may continue until the start of trading hours in New Years Day). On Christmas Eve until 02.00 am On Boxing Day until 02.00 am For an additional hour to the finish times on the following days: Burn Night - 25 January Australia Day - 26 January, St David
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors: Mon to Thu 23:00-01:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-02:00, Sun 23:00-01:00
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors, non-standard times: In line with the hours mentioned under non standard timings in box M.

Licence conditions (5)

Existing company procedures will be applied to the premiss in relation to the additional hours that are requested and further information in respect of the company procedures and policies can be found in the attached documents.JD Wetherspoon - overview of operations JD Wetherspoon - approach to responsible drinks retailing,.
The company is committed to strict compliance with the law in the course of the operation of its premises and to maintaining good standards of behaviour by its customers. The measurers identified in the attached overview of operations are designed to meet the prevention of crime and disorder objective and maybe found at section A,B,C,D,E,F,G,I,J & L. These measures will continue to apply to the additional hours sought by this variation.,.
JD Wetherspoon undertakes ongoing risk assessments in order to comply with Health and Safety legislation. The attached overview of operations identifies certain areas from a licensing perspective which address the Public Safety objective. Please see sections A, B, C, D, G, I, J and L.,.
There is to be no change in the trading terms of these premises other than the later opening hours sought by this variation. The existing measures identified in the attached overview of operations will continue to apply. Please see section A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J AND L.,.
The company has many years of experience in catering for families with over 95% of its premises having the benefit of Childrens Certificates. It is company policy that children will be required to vacate the bar by 21.00 hrs unless they are eating in which case they will be required to vacate the bar by 21.30 hrs. Children must always be accompanied by an adult who will be required to maintain constant supervision of them. The measures identified in the attached overview of operations provide further confirmation of the company's complaince with the protection of children from harm objective. Please see sections A, B, C, D, G, I, J, K and L.,.

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

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