West End Tavern
Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026
- Premises
- West End Tavern
- Address
- West End Tavern West End Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9JB
- Licence
- Premises licence, 26/01325/LAPRE
- Status
- In force (register: Issued)
- Issued
- 1 June 2026
- Licensing authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Food hygiene rating
- 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory)
What the licence permits
- Opening hours on the licence
- Mon to Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:30
- Films
- Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-00:30, Sun 08:00-00:00
- Live music
- Every day 08:00-00:00
- Recorded music
- Every day 08:00-00:00
- Anything similar to E, F, or G
- Permitted (hours not listed)
- Sale or Supply of Alcohol
- Mon to Thu 08:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 08:00-00:30, Sun 08:00-00:00
- Opening Hours (Non-standard)
- Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (21)
- The premises supervisor in situ will ensure that all existing Health and Safety checks will be carried out, and that all existing polices that ensure the care and safety of patrons are observed
- Prevention of Crime and Disorder
- There will be promotions that encourage illegal, irresponsible or immoderate consumption of alcohol beverages
- All staff shall be trained in Licensing Law and Health and Safety
- Public Safety Safety appliance and systems shall be tested at least once in any 12 month period, and certification obtained stating that the appliances tested are in a satisfactory condition. Relevant certificates shall be retained and presented for inspection at the request of an officer of the Licensing Authority, Local Police or Fire Authority or any other relevant person
- 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
- Ventilation and extraction systems shall be directed in a manner that will not cause nuisance through noise or odour to any persons living or working nearby.
- The following licensed activities that have the potential to created public nuisance shall not be permitted unless they are done so in accordance the the controls below. For example
- Playing of live, amplified, pre-recorded music or sound. The volume of music or sound shall not be discernible at the facade of the nearest noise sensitive dwellings. There shall be no more than 20 entertainment events in any one year that involve live, amplified, pre recorded music or sound and each event shall cease at 00:00 (except on Christmas and New Years Eve).
- Protection of Children from Harm
- No person under the age of 16 shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult
- Amusement with prizes Machines shall be situated where thy can be observed by staff at all times the premises is open to the public
- No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to play or use any of the Amusement with Prizes machines on the premises
- Anyone who appear to be under 18 and is attempting to purchase alcohol in the licensed premises / club or is consuming alcohol in the licensed premises / club shall upon request, provide any member of staff of the licensed premise /club with adequate and acceptable proof of age
- Proof of age may be illustrated by
- Connections card - as promoted by Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police
- New Type driving licence with photograph
- Valid UK Passport
- Official identity card issued by HM armed forces
- It may be acceptable for children under the age of 18 to consume alcohol as part of a meal whilst under adult supervision. In this instance, it may not be necessary to require proof of age
Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.
Compiled from Maidstone Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/west-end-tavern-tn12-65f4070032