Licensing Act 1964 (repealed)

68 Extension of permitted hours in restaurants, etc. E+W

(1) In any premises to which either of the following paragraphs applies there shall be added to the permitted hours (so far as not otherwise comprised in them) for the purpose and in the part of the premises mentioned in subsection (2) of this section—

(a) where this paragraph applies, the period [F1 , on [F2 Christmas Day,] between the first and second parts of the general licensing hours;]

(b) where this paragraph applies, the hour following the general licensing hours;

but for other purposes, or in other parts of the premises, the permitted hours shall be the same as if that paragraph did not apply to the premises.

(2) The addition shall be for the purpose of the sale or supply to persons taking table meals in the premises, and the consumption, of intoxicating liquor which is supplied—

(a) in a part of the premises usually set apart for the service of such persons; and

(b) for consumption by such a person in that part of the premises as an ancillary to his meal.

(3) Either or both paragraphs of subsection (1) of this section may be applied, in accordance with section 69 of this Act, to licensed premises or to premises in respect of which a club is registered, if the licensing justices for the district in which the licensed premises are situated are satisfied or, in the case of premises in respect of which a club is registered, the magistrates’ court is satisfied, that the premises are structurally adapted and bona fide used, or intended to be used for the purpose of habitually providing, for the accommodation of persons frequenting the premises, substantial refreshment to which the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor is ancillary.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words substituted by Licensing Act 1988 (c. 17, SIF 68A:1), s. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5

F2 Words in s. 68(1)(a) substituted (6.8.1995) by 1995 c. 33, s. 4(1), Sch. 1 para. 4; S.I. 1995/1930, art. 2