Entertainment, food and drink licensing
A licence is needed to sell or supply alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, late night refreshment, including sexual entertainment and running a sex shop.
Entertainment, food and drink licences are covered by the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005.
A licence is needed to:
- sell or supply alcohol
- provide regulated entertainment
- provide late night refreshment
- provide sexual entertainment
- run a sex shop
The Licensing Act 2003 concerns:
- the sale or supply of alcohol
- the provision of regulated entertainment
- the supply of late night refreshment
Find out more and apply for an alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment licences.
The Gambling Act 2005 covers:
- casinos
- bingo
- betting
- gaming
- gaming machines and lotteries
Find out more and apply for a gambling licence.
Sex establishments include:
- sexual entertainment venues (for example, lap dancing and striptease)
- sex shops