The Star Inn

Licensed under the Licensing Act

The Star Inn Maidstone Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7JR

Premises licence 15/01751/LAPRE

In force

The Star Inn holds a premises licence from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, reference 15/01751/LAPRE. It was issued on 25 June 2015. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 15/01751/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 25 June 2015
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), inspected 28 August 2025 (as The Star)
Licensing authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Postcode: TN12 7JR
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Tunbridge Wells Borough 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 08:00-02:00
Films: Every day 08:00-01:00
Indoor sporting events: Every day 08:00-01:00
Live music: Every day 12:00-23:00
Recorded music: Every day 08:00-01:00
Performances of dance: Every day 12:00-00:00
Anything similar to E, F, or G: Every day 20:00-00:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Every day 10:00-01:00
Late Night Refreshment: Every day 23:00-01:00

Licence conditions (20)

No admission granted to drunk or disorderly persons.
Excluded individuals will not be admitted.
Search and exclude persons suspected of carrying illegal drugs or weapons.
Full cooperation with police appeals or provision of records
Staff will be trained to recognise potential disorder.
First Aid equipment will be available for patrons use.
Capacity limit enforced to ensure safety of patrons.
During performance of music and/or dance windows will be closed and door closed except for entry and exit.
Noise will be monitored by staff to ensure minimal breakout.
Waste disposal (bottles etc.) during the day only.
Signage will be displayed requesting customers to leave the premises quietly.
Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Children will not be permitted to congregate in the vicinity of the building and grounds.
Conditions agreed with Environmental Protection 12 September 2006
All music activity limited to back room only.
All windows sealed and non-openable
Fire exit in music room not to be used for ingress or egress during performance [except in an emergency].
One live music night per week to finish at 23:00 other than:
12 additional events per year(customer events i.e. birthdays, funerals etc.)
6 additional live music events per year to finish at 00:00

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

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