The Prettygate Public House

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

The Prettygate Public House, The Commons, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4NW

Premises licence M004847

In force

The Prettygate Public House holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M004847. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises, late night refreshment, recorded music and live music. It was issued on 3 October 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M004847
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 3 October 2005
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 5 December 2025 (as The Prettygate)
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO3 4NW
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.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 11:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises, non-standard times: 11.00 to 00.00 every Saturday and Sunday for every May Bank Holiday weekend, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend; and for every Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. To reflect existing New Year's Eve/Day hours.
Live Music - Indoors: Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times: 11.00 to 00.00 every Saturday and Sunday for every May Bank Holiday weekend, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend; and for every Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. To reflect existing New Year's Eve/Day hours. 11.00 to 00.00 every Saturday and Sunday for every May Bank Holiday weekend, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend; and for every Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Recorded Music - Indoors: Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times: 11.00 to 00.00 every Saturday and Sunday for every May Bank Holiday weekend, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend; and for every Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. To reflect existing New Year's Eve/Day hours. 11.00 to 00.00 every Saturday and Sunday for every May Bank Holiday weekend, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend; and for every Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors: Fri and Sat 23:00-00:30
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors, non-standard times: Until 00.30 every Sunday for every May Bank Holiday weekend, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend and for every Sunday and Monday of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, and for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. From 23.00 on New Year's Eve until 05.00 on New Year's Day.

Licence conditions (6)

In order to further the licensing objectives the licensee reserves the right to move the fire appliances, AWP machines, and or any other similar objects temporarily in a fixed location which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment.2. The interior of the premises is well lit, airy and bright.3. The outside of the premise is well lit.,.
Membership of local Pubwatch.5. Premises benefit from internal & external CCTV.6. All interior trading areas are visible to the staff from behind the bar servery.7. The toilets access is clearly visible from the bar servery and the toilets are checked regularly.,.
Premises has a fire alarm which is maintained.9. Emergency lighting is installed and maintained on the premises.10. Fire extinguishers are installed and maintained.11. Gas and electrical certificates are in place and appliances are tested annually.12. An accident and incident booklet is kept on the premises.13. Staff are aware of the applicant's disability policy and assistance is always available- complete disabled facilities throughout.,.
Management have control of the music system.15. All windows are kept closed when entertainment is provided.16. Lobby doors.,.
No children allowed on the premises after 21.00 hours.18. No unaccompanied children allowed on the premises.19. Full range of soft drinks are stocked.20. AWP machines are positioned within easy sight of the bar servery.21. Management regularly walk around the premises.,.
Agreed with Environmental Protection - 30 November 20051. The yard or outside seating area must not be used by customers after the hours of 23.00.2. All external doors/windows must be kept closed after 23.00, other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified sound are taking place.3. Staff shall check periodically during the entertainment that all external windows and doors are shut after 23.00. A written record shall be made of these checks in a log book kept for that purpose and shall include, the time and date of the checks, the person making them and the results including any remedial action.4. Amplified sound from the licensed premises shall not be detrimental to the amenity of any noise sensitive premises.5.No live or amplified music to be played in the open air (including temporary structures such as marquees and tents.6. A designated premises supervisor will assess the impact of any noisy activities on any noise sensitive premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment to ensure levels of noise have not increased. [where appropriate a record shall be kept, for example in the event of complaints].7. No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with the prior approval of the licensing authority.8. Prominent and clear notices will be displayed at all exits requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.,.

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

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