A Guide to Alcohol Licensing

Ever dreamt of launching your own microbrewery, pop-up bar or pub? Many seek this career but starting up can often be time consuming and confusing.

Essentially, you need to be clued up on alcohol licensing and what it means for you. Need some guidance? Find out everything you need to know about this important piece of legislation right here.

Essential Rules and RegulationsIf you want to supply alcohol in England and Wales, you need a licence that has been authorised by the licensing authority. Often, this is a local council. Overseen by the Home Office, this determines:

Businesses that sell or supply alcohol on a permanent basis, such as pubs, need to apply for a premises licence. Those who plan to authorise the sale of alcohol must apply for a personal licence, alongside the premises licence, if they are also the owner of the business in that premises.Getting a licence includes a fee and an application form, which you need to post to your local council. As well as the local…