Licence Granted for Licence Number: 883708

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Further Information on Licence Number: 883708

Property details

Licence number:

883708

Trading name and address:

The Raven
218, Bridge House , Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP

Ward:

North Bermondsey

Applicant and Designated Premises Supervisor details

Licence Holder:

Sara Michelle Tempest

Designated Premises Supervisor name:

Isobel Hannah Tempest

Licence details

Licence type:

Premises

Date granted:

July 26 2024

Licensable activities and conditions

Opening hours:

Monday 10:00 to 01:30
Tuesday 10:00 to 01:30
Wednesday 10:00 to 01:30
Thursday 10:00 to 02:30
Friday 10:00 to 02:30
Saturday 10:00 to 02:30
Sunday 11:00 to 00:00

Granted licensable activities:

Late night refreshment - indoors
Monday 23:00 to 01:00
Tuesday 23:00 to 01:00
Wednesday 23:00 to 01:00
Thursday 23:00 to 02:00
Friday 23:00 to 02:00
Saturday 23:00 to 02:00
Sunday 23:00 to 23:30

Recorded music - indoors
Monday 23:00 to 00:00
Tuesday 23:00 to 00:00
Wednesday 23:00 to 00:00
Thursday 23:00 to 00:00
Friday 23:00 to 00:00
Saturday 23:00 to 00:00
Sunday 23:00 to 23:30

Sale by retail of alcohol to be consumed off premises
Monday 10:00 to 01:00
Tuesday 10:00 to 01:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 01:00
Thursday 10:00 to 02:00
Friday 10:00 to 02:00
Saturday 10:00 to 02:00
Sunday 11:00 to 23:30

Sale by retail of alcohol to be consumed on premises
Monday 10:00 to 01:00
Tuesday 10:00 to 01:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 01:00
Thursday 10:00 to 02:00
Friday 10:00 to 02:00
Saturday 10:00 to 02:00
Sunday 11:00 to 23:30

Conditions:

100 - No supply of alcohol may be made under the Premises Licence - (a). At a time when there is no Designated Premises Supervisor in respect of the Premises Licence; or (b). At a time when the Designated Premises Supervisor does not hold a Personal Licence or his Personal Licence is suspended.

101 - Every supply of alcohol under the Premises Licence must be made, or authorised by, a person who holds a Personal Licence.

158 - Clearly legible signage will be prominently displayed at all patron exits, where it can easily be seen and read, requesting that patrons leave the premises in a quiet and orderly manner that is respectful to neighbours.

288 - That a CCTV system be installed at the premises and be maintained in good working order and be continually recording at all times the premises are in use under the licence. The CCTV System must be capable of capturing a clear facial image of every person who enters the premises.

289 - All CCTV footage be kept for a period of 31 days and shall on request be made immediately available to officers of the police and the council. There will be at least one person on duty at all times that is familiar with the operation of the CCTV and able to download the footage upon request.

293 - That all staff are trained in their responsibilities under the licensing act 2003 and training records to be kept and signed and updated every 6 months. The records shall, upon request, be made immediately available to Officers of the Police and the Council.

302 - The Premises Licence Holder shall have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and weapons. A copy of the Policy shall be kept at the Premises and made available to Responsible Authority Officers on request. The Policy shall be reflected in the membership rules.

307 - The number of persons accommodated in The Raven Club (shown hatched blue) shall be no more than 100 (plus staff).

316 - External waste handling, collections, deliveries and the cleaning of external areas shall only occur between the hours of 08.00hrs and 20.00hrs.

325 - Children under 16 will not be permitted on the premises after 20:00 hours unless they are attending a pre-booked function or taking a table meal.

332 - All children will be accompanied by an adult.

340 - Sales of alcohol in the remainder of the venue (ground and basement) shall cease at 00:00 Monday to Saturday and 23:30 Sunday.

341 - Licensable Activities within the first floor of the Premises (shown hatched blue) on the Licensing Plans shall only be provided to: a. Members of The Raven Club and their guests (limited to 4 guests per member); b. Management of The Raven Club and their guests (limited to 6 guests at any one time); or c. Persons attending a private pre-booked event.

342 - There shall be no access to the first floor of the Premises (shown hatched blue) on the Licensing Plans to members of the public.

343 - There shall be a period of at least 24 hours between application to become a Member of The Raven Club and admission to the Premises as a Member. The application shall be clearly dated and timed and a copy of this application shall be made available to Responsible Authority Officers on request.

344 - The Premises Licence Holder shall maintain a Register of Membership of Members of The Raven Club (which may be electronic) and shall include (as a minimum): a. Full Name b. Address c. Date of Birth d. Telephone Number e. Email Address These details shall be kept and shall be made available to Responsible Authority Officers upon request.

345 - The Premises Licence Holder shall maintain a Register of all Guests of Members that visit The Raven Club (which may be electronic) and shall include (as a minimum): a. Full name of Guest b. Full name of Member introducing the Guest c. Date visited d. Time of Entry These details shall be kept and shall be made available to Responsible Authority Officers upon request.

346 - With the exception of the first floor of the Premises (shown hatched blue) on the Licensing Plans all customers shall have vacated the Premises by 00:30 Monday to Saturday and 00:00 Sunday.

347 - In relation to private, pre-booked events taking place in The Raven Club the Premises Licence Holder shall obtain (as a minimum) the following information from the lead booker: a. Full Name b. Address c. Date of Birth d. Telephone Number e. Email Address These details (which may be electronic) shall be kept for a period of 6 months from the date of the private, pre-booked event and shall be made available to Responsible Authority Officers upon request.

348 - In relation to private, pre-booked events taking place in The Raven Club the Premises Licence Holder shall obtain from the lead booker a guestlist for their event. A copy of the guestlist shall be kept for a period of 6 months from the date of the private, pre-booked event and shall be made available to Responsible Authority Officers upon request.

349 - In relation to private, pre-booked events taking place in The Raven Club the Premises Licence Holder shall risk assess each event and a record of these assessments (which may be electronic) shall be kept at the Premises and made available to Responsible Authority Officers on request.

350 - All events taking place at The Raven Club shall be managed by the Premises Licence Holder and/or in-house management/staff.

351 - No drinks shall leave the premises and designated outdoor drinking areas (as indicated in pink on the submitted plan) at any time, other than off sales. Alcohol for consumption off the premises shall not be sold for immediate consumption in the area around the premises and shall be supplied in sealed containers.

352 - That clear legible signage shall be prominently displayed where it can be easily seen and read, requesting that alcohol sold as 'off sales' should not be opened and consumed in the vicinity of the premises.

353 - The written dispersal policy shall be kept at the premises with the licence and made available for inspection by authorised council officers or the police All relevant staff shall be trained in the implementation of the policy.

354 - No gambling machines will be on the premises.

355 - The Premises must have a welfare and vulnerability policy and all staff must receive this training. All new staff must receive this training before commencing their employment and all staff must have refresher training at least once every 12 months. All training must be recorded and records shall be made available to Responsible Authority Officers on request.

356 - The Premises shall support the “Ask for Angela” scheme (or similar) and posters shall be displayed within the Premises.

357 - The Premises Licence Holder shall risk assess the need to employ SIA door supervisors at The Premises, whether for events or otherwise. Where the risk assessment indicates that SIA door supervisors should be engaged then they will be engaged in such numbers and at such times to promote the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective.

358 - The rear area of the Premises in Horsleydown Lane shall not be used for smoking or drinking at any time by members and guests of The Raven Club.

359 - The rear door of the Premises to Horseleydown Lane shall not be used for access/egress by members and guests of The Raven Club after 20:00 hours (save in an emergency).

360 - There shall be no use of the front pavement after 23:00 on any day, other than for access egress and smoking, and no more than 5 people shall be permitted to smoke in this area after this time.

361 - An external area management plan will be drawn up and implemented at the premises ('the plan'). The plan will detail the following: a. Ensuring that there is adequate staff supervision of the external areas to ensure the plan is properly implemented; b. Ensuring that glasses and/ or bottles are regularly cleared; c. Ensuring that customers do not block the footpaths for pedestrians (including setting limits on the number of customers that can use the areas); d. Ensuring that customers behave appropriately so as not to cause a public nuisance e. Ensuring that any external area on the pavement to the front of the premises on Tower Bridge Road is clearly demarcated and customers not permitted to otherwise use the pavement with the exception of the area so demarcated. The plan is to be disseminated to all staff members with responsibility for its implementation and a copy kept available at the premises for inspection.

362 - Amplified music, song or speech shall not be broadcast in external areas at any time.

363 - All external doors and doors to noise lobbies used by patrons to enter the premises shall have acoustic seals and brushes and self- closers (in accordance with BS 6459 Pt. 1 1984) fitted to those doors. All doors and windows shall be kept closed during regulated entertainment (except for access and egress).

364 - All speakers for the broadcast of sound within the premises shall be isolated from the structure of the premises by anti-vibration mountings or mats.

365 - Premises management shall regularly monitor outside the premises to ensure that the volume and bass levels of any licensed entertainment is kept at a level that does not cause disturbance at the closest or most exposed noise-sensitive facade to ensure the prevention of public nuisance.

366 - Premises management shall regularly monitor outside the premises and take all necessary steps to ensure that noise from patrons does not cause disturbance or public nuisance.

367 - In relation to The Raven Club, the Premises Licence Holder shall develop a Code of Conduct for Members, guests, and persons attending a private, pre-booked event setting out the Premises’ expectations in terms of their behaviour and dispersal from the Premises. A copy of the Code of Conduct shall be kept at the Premises and made available to Responsible Authority Officers upon request.

368 - The Premises Licence Holder shall devise and maintain a Dispersal Policy to assist with customers and staff leaving the Premises in a safe and orderly manner. A copy of the Dispersal Policy shall be kept at the Premises and made available to Responsible Authority Officers on request. The Policy shall include (as a minimum): a. Details of customer/staff egress from the premises and how that will be managed b. Details of public transport in the vicinity of the premises and how this will be brought to the attention of customers and staff c. Details of how taxis and PHVs will be managed at the premises, which shall include a commitment not to permit taxis and PHVs to pick up from the rear of the Premises in Horselydown Lane d. Details of the management of any “winding down” period employed at the Premises e. Details of the use of security and stewarding in managing customer dispersal from the Premises.

369 - Children shall not be permitted within the first floor of the Premises (shown hatched blue) on the Licensing Plan unless they are accompanied by an adult and are attending a private, pre-booked event.

485 - (1) The responsible person must ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises. (2) In this paragraph, an irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises – (a) games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require, encourage, individuals to - (i) drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or (ii) drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise); (b) provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective; (c) provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or less in a manner carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective; (d) selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional poster or flyers on, or in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti-social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner; and (e) dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability).

487 - The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

488 - (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol. (2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy. (3) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and either (a) a holographic mark; or (b) an ultraviolet feature.

489 - The responsible person shall ensure that - (a) Where any of the following alcoholic drinks is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures - (i) Beer or cider: 1/2 pint; (ii) Gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and (iii) Still wine in a glass: 125 ml; (b) these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and (c) where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available,

491 - 1. A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price. 2. For the purpose of the condition set out in paragraph (1): (a) “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liqour Duties Act 1979; (b) "permitted price" is the price found by applying the formula P = D + (D x V), where- (i) P is the permitted price, (ii) D is the amount of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and (iii) V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol; (c) "relevant person" means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence – (i) the holder of the premises licence: (ii) the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence; or (iii) the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence; (iv) "relevant person" means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and (v)"value added tax" means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994. 3. Where the permitted price given by paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny. 4. (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 on a day ("the first day") would be different from the permitted price on the next day ("the second day") as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax; (2) the permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

4AA - That a challenge 25 scheme shall be maintained at the premises requiring that staff selling alcohol request that any customer who looks under 25 years old, and who is attempting to purchase alcohol, provides valid photographic identification proving that the customer is at least 18 years old. Valid photographic identification is composed of a driving licence, passport, UK armed services ID card and any Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) accredited card such as the Proof of Age London (PAL) card.

4AB - That all staff involved in the sale of alcohol shall be trained in the prevention of sales of alcohol to underage persons, and the challenge 25 scheme in operation at the premises. A record of such training shall be kept / be accessible at the premises at all times and be made immediately available for inspection at the premises to council or police officers on request. The training record shall include the trainee's name (in block capitals), the trainer's name (in block capitals), the signature of the trainee, the signature of the trainer, the date(s) of training and a declaration that the training has been received.

4AC - That clearly legible signs shall be prominently displayed where they can easily be seen and read by customers stating to the effect that a challenge 25 policy is in operation at the premises, that customers may be asked to provide proof of age and stating what the acceptable forms of proof of age are. Such signage shall be displayed at all entrances, points of sale and in all areas where alcohol is displayed for sale. The signage shall be kept free from obstructions at all times.