{"id":34372,"date":"2025-06-09T09:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=34372"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:57:11","slug":"check-premises-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/check-premises-licence","title":{"rendered":"How to Check a Premises Licence in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34372\" class=\"elementor elementor-34372\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d8033b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d8033b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dac2283\" data-id=\"dac2283\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-074cee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"074cee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re wondering whether a pub, restaurant, or any venue is allowed to sell alcohol, you\u2019re probably thinking about checking their premises licence. The good news? It\u2019s not complicated. In the UK, any place selling alcohol needs a valid licence, and you can usually check this easily online or by contacting your local council. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about checking a premises licence, who holds it, how to find it, and what it means if the licence isn\u2019t active.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alcohol-licence-check-uk-event-wine-glasses.webp\" alt=\"Empty wine glasses on a table at a licensed event\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alcohol-licence-check-uk-event-wine-glasses.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alcohol-licence-check-uk-event-wine-glasses-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alcohol-licence-check-uk-event-wine-glasses-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e01de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e01de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Is a Premises Licence?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Simply put, a premises licence is an official permission for a venue to sell alcohol, play music, or stay open late. Without one, a business can\u2019t legally sell alcohol. This licence is tied to a specific address, like a particular pub or shop, and it spells out exactly what that place is allowed to do and when.<\/p><p>For example, the licence might say the venue can sell alcohol from 10 AM to 11 PM, or allow live music until midnight. The rules come from laws like the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/licensing-act-2003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licensing Act 2003<\/a> <\/span>in England and Wales, or the<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/licensing-scotland-act-2005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licensing Scotland Act 2005<\/a><\/span> in Scotland.<\/p><p>Having this licence is the legal foundation for a place to operate as a pub, bar, or any licensed venue. You can read more about <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/premises-licence-guide-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what is a premises licence<\/a><\/span> in our detailed guide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f78b5e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f78b5e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<html>\r\n<style>\r\n        .main{\r\n            border:3px solid #0f7c90;\r\n            border-radius:20px;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            font-family:roboto;\r\n            font-weight: 400;\r\n            color: #000;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .main-two{\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top:-25px;\r\n            left:45px;\r\n            background-color:white;\r\n           \r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .img-div{\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n            padding:2px 7px;\r\n            background-color:#0f7c90; \r\n            margin-right:5px;\r\n            width: 50px;\r\n            height: 50px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .img{\r\n            width:30px;\r\n            object-fit:contain;\r\n            height:auto;\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\r\n       .heading{\r\n        font-size:20px;\r\n       }\r\n       .img{\r\n            width:20px;\r\n            object-fit:contain;\r\n            height:auto;\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .img-div{\r\n           \r\n            width: 40px;\r\n            height: 40px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .main-two{\r\n            left:25px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n        <\/style>\r\n  <\/head>\r\n  <body>\r\n   \r\n        <div class=\"main mb-3 pl-3 pl-lg-5 pl-md-5 pr-4 pt-4 pt-sm-5 pb-3\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-items-center main-two\">\r\n                <div class=\" img-div d-flex  align-items-center justify-content-center \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bulb.png\" class=\"img\" > <\/div>\r\n                <h4 class=\"pr-2 m-0 heading\">Premises Licence Application Support\r\n<\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n            We\u2019re experts in alcohol licensing and handle every detail for you from forms to council communication. Hurak ensures everything is taken care of, the right way, the first time.\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/premises-licence\" target=\"_blank\">Apply for a Premises Licence<\/a> Licence\r\nLet us help you get licensed smoothly and confidently, without the stress.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \r\n  <\/body>\r\n  <\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b619e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b619e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Who Holds the Premises Licence?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The licence is usually held by the business owner or someone they appoint. This person is legally responsible for making sure the venue follows all the rules. In pubs, this person might be called the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-pub-licensee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">licensee of a public house<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p>There\u2019s also someone called the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) they are the person who actually manages the day-to-day alcohol sales and must have their own personal licence. The DPS ensures alcohol is sold responsibly and legally.<\/p><p>If you want to learn more about the role of a DPS, read more about<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what a DPS is<\/a>.<\/span> To understand how the personal licence differs from the premises licence, see the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/differences-between-personal-licence-and-premises-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">difference between a personal licence and a premises licence<\/a>.<\/span> Need a personal licence yourself? Here&#8217;s<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/how-to-get-an-alcohol-personal-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to get a personal licence<\/a> <\/span>and what to do if you have lost your personal licence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53fd4f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53fd4f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Can I Check if a Premises Licence Is Active?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you want to be sure a venue is legally allowed to sell alcohol, there are a few easy ways to check:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Online:<\/strong> Most local councils publish a public register of licences on their websites. You can search for the venue by name or address to see if its premises licence is valid and what it covers. This is your premises licence check.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>At the venue:<\/strong> Licensed premises are required to display a summary of their licence for customers to see.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Contact the council:<\/strong> If you can\u2019t find the information online, your local council\u2019s licensing department can help.<\/li><\/ul><p>Many councils also provide tools to check alcohol licences or do a pub licence check for specific locations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af37353 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af37353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Can I View a Premises Licence Online?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Yes! Viewing premises licences online is simple. Public registers will show:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">The licence holder\u2019s name.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The types of activities allowed (like selling alcohol or live entertainment).<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The licence\u2019s operating hours.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Any special conditions.<\/li><\/ul><p>You can also check licences for other business types, like a restaurant liquor licence or mobile alcohol licence, if that\u2019s relevant.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re a customer, business owner, or event organiser, it\u2019s easy to check if a premises is licensed to sell alcohol. Most councils in the UK provide public access to licensing records through an online register. All you need is the business name or address.<\/p><p>To make it easier, here\u2019s a simple step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to check a premises licence online:<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/steps-to-check-premises-licence-online-hurak.webp\" alt=\"Flowchart showing how to check a premises licence online: visit the council website, find the licensing register, search the business name, and view licence details.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/steps-to-check-premises-licence-online-hurak.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/steps-to-check-premises-licence-online-hurak-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/steps-to-check-premises-licence-online-hurak-1024x521.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/steps-to-check-premises-licence-online-hurak-768x390.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/steps-to-check-premises-licence-online-hurak-1536x781.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b3b68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3b3b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How to Find Out Who Holds the Licence<\/strong><\/h2><p>Want to know who holds a premises licence? Local council public registers usually list the licence holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). This information is important if you want to contact the responsible person or verify their legitimacy.<\/p><p>You can find details about the licensee of a public house or business owner easily this way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174ed4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"174ed4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Happens If a Licence Is Suspended or Revoked?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Sometimes licences are suspended or even revoked if rules aren\u2019t followed. This means the venue must stop selling alcohol until the issues are resolved.<\/p><p>Reasons can include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Breaching licence conditions.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Selling alcohol to underage customers.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Not following health and safety laws.<\/li><\/ul><p>If your personal licence is suspended, it can also affect your ability to work. Learn more about <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/reasons-why-your-personal-licence-can-be-suspended-or-revoked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why your personal licence can be suspended<\/a> <\/span>and what it means if you have a lost personal licence.<\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><h4>Need help with getting your personal licence.<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hurak makes the whole process easy and stress-free from training to submission. We\u2019re here to support you every step of the way.<\/span><\/p><p><b><\/b><strong>Step 1: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/courses\/personal-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book the APLH Personal Licence Training Course<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Step 2: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/aplh-personal-licence-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Your Personal Licence<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take the hassle out of getting licensed<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31a612c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31a612c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What to Do If You Find a Licence Is Not Active<\/strong><\/h2><p>If a venue is selling alcohol without an active licence, that\u2019s illegal and should be reported. You can:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Contact your local council\u2019s licensing team.<\/li><li>Check if the event has a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/temporary-event-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temporary event notice<\/a>,<\/span> which allows alcohol sales for short-term events.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8984014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8984014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How to Make Changes to a Premises Licence<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you want to change a premises licence (like extending opening hours or adding live music), you must apply for a variation through your council.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Interested parties and neighbours can object to changes during the consultation period.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Changes must follow the law and not cause a public nuisance.<\/li><\/ul><p>For flexible alcohol sales outside a fixed venue, consider a mobile alcohol licence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9738d35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9738d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Are the Consequences of Operating Without a Licence?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Selling alcohol without a valid licence can lead to serious problems:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Fines or penalties.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Closure of the business.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Criminal prosecution for those responsible.<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s important to make sure all staff involved in selling alcohol are correctly licensed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ac4c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52ac4c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why Hire a Professional Personal Licence Holder?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Hiring a professional with a personal licence can help your business stay legal and avoid problems. This person knows the rules and can manage the day-to-day alcohol sales responsibly.<\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><h4><b>Boost Your Skills with Hospitality Courses<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to expand your knowledge or train your team? Hurak offers a range of <\/span><b>hospitality courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to help you stay compliant, confident, and competitive in the industry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/courses\/hospitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Hospitality Courses<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From food safety to customer service, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fef94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11fef94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Checking a premises licence is a straightforward and important process. Whether you want to verify a pub, restaurant, or any other venue that is licensed to sell alcohol, councils provide easy access to this information. Remember, operating without a valid licence can lead to fines and legal trouble. If you run a business selling alcohol, make sure you have the right licences in place and hire a qualified personal licence holder. Staying informed protects you and your customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9817a53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9817a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><h4>What is test purchasing alcohol?<\/h4><p>Test purchasing is when authorities check if a business sells alcohol to underage or unauthorised buyers. It helps keep venues compliant. Read more about test purchasing alcohol.<\/p><h4>What time can you buy alcohol in the UK?<\/h4><p>Usually between 8 AM and 11 PM, but this can vary. See <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-time-can-you-buy-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what time you can buy alcohol<\/a><\/span> for details.<\/p><h4>Can I sell alcohol online?<\/h4><p>Yes, but you need the right licences. Find out more in our guide on <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/sell-alcohol-online-uk-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selling alcohol online<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><h4>How do I get a personal licence?<\/h4><p>You need to complete a recognised course and apply through your council. Check our step-by-step on<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/how-to-get-an-alcohol-personal-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to get a personal licence<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><h4>What is a DPS?<\/h4><p>The Designated Premises Supervisor manages daily alcohol sales and must hold a personal licence. Learn about what a DPS is.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re wondering whether a pub, restaurant, or any venue is allowed to sell alcohol, you\u2019re probably thinking about checking their premises licence. The good news? It\u2019s not complicated. In the UK, any place selling alcohol needs a valid licence, and you can usually check this easily online or by contacting your local council. 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