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
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