Pouring drinks might seem like the simplest part of working behind a bar — but in a licensed premises, it’s an area packed with legal responsibilities, accuracy requirements, and customer-service expectations. Small mistakes can lead to customer complaints, profit loss, and in serious cases, breaches under the Weights and Measures Act or the Licensing Act 2003.

When you’re preparing to apply for a personal licence, one essential step is obtaining a DBS check. This check helps ensure that you meet the legal requirements to hold a licence that allows you to sell or supply alcohol. Navigating this process can feel complex, but with clear guidance, you can complete it confidently and efficiently.

What to look for on a premises licence before buying a licenced premises. Buying a pub, bar, restaurant or any licensed venue can be an exciting investment — but before you commit, there’s one document you should examine in detail: the Premises Licence.

When to Inform the Licensing Authority of Changes to a Personal Licence? If you hold a personal licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (England & Wales) you have ongoing obligations even after the licence has been granted. It’s not just a “set and forget” document.

Understanding the Law Raffles (or “lotteries”) are regulated under the Gambling Act 2005. This law sets out what types of raffles can be held, who can run them, and the limits on ticket sales and prizes.

Hypothermia is a medical emergency when the body temperature drops below 35°C (normal body temperature is around 37°C)

Public nuisance in a licensed premises refers to behaviors, activities, or conditions at a venue that disrupt the local community or public

mistake symptoms of a diabetic emergency, particularly hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), for drunkenness due to similarities in behaviour

Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) should play an active role in conducting or overseeing risk assessments for the licensed premises

If you're dissatisfied with a decision made by a licensing authority in the UK, you have the right to appeal

Non-Promotion of Excessive Drinking: Avoid any ads or promotions that encourage excessive drinking, binge drinking, or irresponsible

certain premises cannot be licensed to sell alcohol due to restrictions under the Licensing Act 2003 or specific local policies.

Crime scene preservation on licensed premises, such as a bar, club, or other establishment with an alcohol license, is crucial

In the UK, it is generally illegal to drink alcohol on a coach traveling to a designated sporting event

The Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015 (SARAH Act) is a piece of UK legislation that was designed to provide reassurance

The aim of a dispersal policy is to minimize disruption to the local community when customers leave the premises, reduce noise, prevent

The number of first aiders required at a licensed premises depends on several factors

Public health leaders are calling for urgent action to increase the price of cheap alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences.

When a premises license is revoked, the business is no longer legally permitted to engage in the activities covered by the license

Induction training for new staff at licensed premises should cover a range of essential topics