On, Off and Club Licences

What is a premises licence?

A licence that allows you to sell or supply liquor to the public. Wine glass.

There are different types of liquor licences for premises:

An on-licence allows you to sell or supply alcohol from hotels, bars, restaurants, night clubs or BYO premises.
An off-licence allows you to sell alcohol, but not serve it, for example in a liquor shop, supermarket, cellar door, or through an internet or mail order company.
A club licence allows you to supply or sell alcohol from a sports and/or incorporated club, including social clubs.

Other types of licences for premises are for specific situations such as when your premises is a moving conveyance such as a bus or boat, when you want to vary the conditions of your existing liquor licence, or to provide you as the new owner of a licensed premises temporary authority to operate your business under the same terms and conditions of any existing on or off licences for that premises while you apply for your own licence.

How do I apply for a licence?

Contact a liquor licensing officer at Marlborough District Council to discuss your particular situation. The licensing officer will explain the requirements you need to meet. You may like to download and read through an application form first, as this may raise more questions that the licensing officer will answer for you.