how do i obtain an alcohol/pub licence?

Answer 1

As others have said, one way is to consult and apply through your local government. Another way, in most states, is to buy an existing bar or pub, as, generally speaking, the liquor license is included in the purchase of said bar or pub. Often times you are forced to go with option two, as there is almost always a limit as to how many liqour licenses can be given out in any given area, and if you're in a highly populated area that could support such an establishment, they have most likely already met this limit, forcing you to buy an existing one.

Answer 2

There is a 2 or 3 day course you have to go on (see local council). If you pass the exam at the end you become a licensee. That means you can legally run a pub/off license etc.

It's an easy exam - all you need is to understand the laws regarding alcohol etc. How hard can that be...

Answer 3

Well at least YamYam gave you the right answer, they're the only one. You can do the course through the CPL (Confederation of Proffessional Licensees) or BIIAB www.biiab.org, they're the major training providers. The course is really easy, they're supposed to send the text book out to you two weeks before but I didn't get mine til the day of the exam and still passed after 2 hours sleep the night before and a hangover from hell. Most councils also accept a police disclosure, you can just walk into the police station and ask for an application form to see any data held about you on the Police National Computers.

Answer 4

You need to apply for one via your local authority. Your request Will then be put to the licencing committee (made up of local councillors) and they will decide no whether or not to issue a licence. If there are already a lot of bars etc or you intend to open nr a residential area, they would probably decline a licence.

Answer 5

You first have to attend a one/two day course and pass the exam, you can then apply to the Local Authority in your area and so long as you meet the criteria you apply for your licence. I have just passed my exam it was only a one day course and 40 min exam cost £110.00. You then send off your Certificate, photo's, id etc and once you have also completed a CRB check you send all off to Local Licensing Authority and they will issue you with your licence.

Answer 6

I think yor asking how to become a licensee ? IF this is the case then all the other answers are incorrect.....first of all you need to take your licensee's exam which is the BHI British Institute of Innkeeping certificate. Approach all of your local breweries to ask if they are conducting any courses, if they are not try your local college. From there on very much depends on if you are employed or not. If unemployed the DWP will meet majority of the cost as it is a full week course and costs around £700 now. If you want any further assistance please email me I am full BHI and a member of the AMBI and I will be happy to help...Good luck

Answer 7

Well Mark W, the way you're going NEVER! You need to give information, to get information. Licensing laws differ from country to country, even within the UK they differ in England and Wales from Scotland, and N. Ireland. And again in USA. Canada, Australia, New Zealand. So I advise you to qualify your question or you are going to continue to get a confusion of advice from all over the globe. Good Luck, being a Publican is not a job, it's a way of life 24/7/12. From a gratefully ex-Publican

Answer 8

Make an application to the local Magistrates Court.

Answer 9

you have to apply to the local licensing authority, and it has to be agreed in a special court (sessions court I believe). You also have to publish the fact that you are applying in your local newspaper so that people may object if they wish, you need a solicitor to guide you through this.

Answer 10

Apply to your local authority (council) offices