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Alcohol Glossary

On-trade

Licensing and retailEngland and Wales

Also: on trade

Summary: In England and Wales, the on-trade includes premises authorised for on-sales, regulated entertainment or late-night refreshment, such as pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, hotels and nightclubs.

Reference: National Licensing Policy Framework for the hospitality and leisure sectors (web version) (opens in a new tab)

Home Office · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Section 3, Scope of the framework, opening definition

The summary above is a concise paraphrase of the cited material. It is not a quotation or a complete statement of law.

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