The Wheatsheaf

Licensed to sell alcohol

The Wheatsheaf, 9 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RT

Premises licence LN/200500941

In force

The Wheatsheaf holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500941. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music, live music and films. It was issued on 25 November 2020. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/200500941
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 25 November 2020
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 5 November 2024
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL5 2RT
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.
FilmsExhibition of films.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 07:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 07:00-02:30, Sun 07:00-00:30, other: New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December
Alcohol Sales On: Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-02:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December
Alcohol Sales Off: Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-02:00, Sun 08:00-00:00, other: New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December
Live Music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-23:00, other: Indoors only New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December
Late Night Refresh: Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-02:00, Sun 23:00-00:00, other: New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December
Films: Mon to Thu 07:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 07:00-02:00, Sun 07:00-00:00, other: Indoors only New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December
Recorded Music: Mon to Thu 07:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 07:00-02:00, Sun 07:00-00:00, other: Indoors only New Years Eve: in addition to permitted hours for that day, the period between the end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours on the following day An additional hour to the standard and non standard times on the day when British summertime commences. An additional hour on the following days: St Davids Day, St Patricks Day, St Andrews Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of ALL the bank holidays weekends (including Easter) Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 27, 28, 29 & 30 December

Licence conditions (19)

Annex 2 - Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
General - all four licensing objectives
1. On Fridays and Saturdays, the premises will not engage in licensable activities beyond 12.30am the following morning nor remain open beyond 01:00am the following morning until such time as they have the written agreement of the Hertfordshire Police Licensing team. Upon receipt of such written confirmation, this condition will cease to have effect.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
1. A CCTV system shall be installed at the premises and maintained in good working order and used at all times when the premises are open for licensable activities. Any CCTV footage shall be held for at least 28 days and shall be made available to an officer of the Licensing Authority or Police on reasonable request.
2. Where Pubwatch exists covering the area of which the premises is situated then the DPS or other nominated employee shall participate in Pubwatch.
3. The need for door supervisors will be assessed by way of risk assessment and cognisance will be taken of any police advice.
4. The premises shall maintain a written drugs policy, which shall be made available to the Police or an authorised officer of the Council upon request.
5. An incident log book (which may be electronic) shall be kept on the premises and made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or Police which will record the following:-
a) Any incidents of disorder
b) Any seizures of drugs or offensive weapons
c) Any ejections of patrons
6. The premises shall maintain a written dispersal policy, which shall be made available to the Police or an authorised officer of the Council upon request.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
1. Reasonable steps will be taken to recognise the rights of local residents and notices will be displayed at the premises exits requesting customers to leave quietly and reminding them that they are in a residential area.
The Protection of Children from Harm
1. A proof of age scheme such as Challenge 21 will be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are photographic identification cards such as a driving licence or passport.
2. A log (which may be electronic) shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The log shall include the date and time of the refusal and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. A copy of the log or electronic report shall be made available to an authorised police officer and licensing authority officer upon request.
3. All bar staff to receive appropriate training in relation to alcohol sales prior to commencing their duties. This will include the premise licence conditions, underage sales policy and other relevant licensing matters. Training documents (which may be in an electronic format) shall be made available to an authorised police officer and licensing authority officer upon request.

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

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