The Wishful Thinker

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Lenham Heath Road Sandway Kent ME17 2HY

Premises licence 25/05241/LAPDPS

In force

The Wishful Thinker holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 25/05241/LAPDPS. It was issued on 23 January 2026. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence - Change DPS
Reference: 25/05241/LAPDPS
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 23 January 2026
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5 (good), inspected 25 June 2025
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME17 2HY
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Maidstone Borough Council's register does not list activities for this licence. The full licence, with its conditions and hours, is held by the council.

History

23 January 2026Premises Licence - Change DPS

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:00
Anything similar to E, F, or G: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-22:30
Late Night Refreshment: Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-23:50
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)
Live music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Recorded music: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Indoor sporting events: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Performances of dance: Mon to Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri and Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:30

Licence conditions (10)

The function room will operate in respect of pre-arranged events.
Prevention of Crime and Disorder
Hot food and drink shall be made available throughout the trading period and in particular the last hour of trading to promote a 'wind down' hour.
Public Nuisance
Prominent, clear notices shall be displayed at all exits/ in the beer garden/ outside areas, requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
A 'freephone' taxi line/ telephone numbers for local taxi companies must be available to assist with the peaceful dispersal of patrons from the premises.
The following licensed activities that have the potential to create public nuisance shall not be permitted unless they are done so in accordance with the controls below:
Activity Control
Playing of live or recorded music, or karaoke or amplified voice or sound. All doors and windows will be kept closed after 2100 hrs when live or recorded music or karaoke or amplified sound or voice is taking place.
The volume of music or sound will be controlled so that no noise is discernible inside a noise sensitive dwelling.

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

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