On Licence

The Six Bells

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
The Six Bells
Address
The Six Bells, The Six Bells Ph, 16-18 St Michaels Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SH
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500727
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
21 October 2019
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:00
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30, other: See 'Text' Box
Alcohol Sales Off
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30, other: See 'Text' Box
Recorded Music
Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30, other: See 'Text' Box
Live Music
Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Licence conditions (36)
  1. Conditions carried over from Licensing act 1964 (Justices 'on' Licence)
  2. Non Standard Timings for the Supply of Alcohol and the Opening Times of the Premises:
  3. An additional hour granted for the following days:
  4. Easter Thursday, Easter Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday;
  5. May Bank Holiday (1st) Friday prior, May Bank Holiday (1st) Saturday prior, May Bank Holiday (1st) Sunday prior, May Bank Holiday (2nd) Friday prior, May Bank Holiday (2nd) Saturday prior, May Bank Holiday (2nd) Sunday prior;
  6. August Bank Holiday Friday prior, August Bank Holiday Saturday prior, August Bank Holiday Sunday prior;
  7. Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
  8. 12.00 - 15.00 and 19.00 to 22.30 Christmas Day
  9. New Year's Eve: in addition to the permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following day.
  10. Live Music:- Indoors only. Live music of no more than two performers. This may be accoustic or amplified.
  11. Recorded Music:- Indoors only. To match the sale of alcohol
  12. Additional Steps Taken in order to Promote the Four Licensing Objectives:
  13. General:-
  14. Following an assessment of the premises and its surrounding area the following is proposed:
  15. 30 minute "drinking up" time will allow appropriate dispersal, use of lavatories etc. In order to further the licensing objectives, the licensee reserves the right to move the fire appliances, AWP machines, cigarette 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.
  16. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
  17. Lighting in car park and all external areas. Member of Pubwatch. Most customers are local.
  18. Public Safety:-
  19. Health and Hygiene certificate. Emergency lighting. Fire alarm. Fire fighting equipment. Smoking charter displayed.
  20. The Prevention of Public Nuisance:-
  21. Windows are lockable and closed when music in the pub. Fabric of building retains sound. Manage customer departure.
  22. The Protection of Children from harm:-
  23. No unaccompanied children. No gaming machines. Non smoking area. No striptease or nudity. A designated family area which is non smoking.
  24. Conditions attached after a Hearing:
  25. Active representation and participation at pubwatch
  26. As advised by the Fire Authority, the maximum permissible number of persons that may be present within the area indicated as used for licensable activities at one time must not exceed 60.
  27. No more than 36 live music events in any 12 month period
  28. All exterior doors and windows which is subject of this consent, shall be kept closed at all times during live music, except when access is required to and from the premises
  29. The outside area to be cleared by 23.20 hours on Monday to Saturday and 22.50 hours on Sunday
  30. Means of communication with the Licensee to be made available to residents
  31. All windows and doors to be closed by 23.30 hours except for egress and ingress
  32. Suitable and conspicuous notices to be displayed at all entrances, exits and the car park in appropriate places reminding patrons it is a residential area and to leave quietly.
  33. Signage to encourage customers to obtain taxis through the bar staff. The licensee to encourage the taxis not to sound their horns or run their engines when waiting for patrons
  34. No music to be played in or transmitted to the outside area.
  35. The Protection of Children from Harm:-
  36. Accompanied children allowed in the designated family area and outside area only, accept for access in and out of the premises and use of the toilets. The designated family area to be no smoking and separated by a closed door from any smoking area.

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

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-six-bells-al3-6df0636d3b