Alcohol, entertainment & food
Do I need a licence?
The types of premises that need a licence.
Premises licence
You need a premises licence to sell / supply alcohol, provide entertainment or sell hot food or drink to the public between 11pm and 5am.
Personal licence
A personal licence allows the holder to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol from premises with a premises licence.
Club premises certificate
Licensing for voluntary and social clubs.
Temporary events notice
To hold a one-off event you need to send the council a notice.
Food premises registration
You need a licence to store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises.
Food premises approval
You need a licence for certain food premises, such as meat processing, preparation plants and cold stores.
Deal in game
Dealers in game to be licensed with South Tyneside Council.