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Alcohol Glossary

Premises licence

Licensing and retailEngland and Wales

Also: premises license

Summary: In England and Wales, a premises licence can authorise regulated entertainment, late-night refreshment, on-sales and off-sales of alcohol, according to the activities included in its scope.

Reference: Premises licence guidance (opens in a new tab)

Home Office · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Sections 1.1 and 2.6, Box J

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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