How to get a Restaurant Licence to sell alcohol

How to get a Restaurant Licence

This article will help you in setting up a restaurant. It will also give you valuable advise on how to get a restaurant licence. Obtaining a licence and starting a new restaurant can be a demanding time for the business owner. 

PLT's team of licensing experts have licensed hundreds of different style restaurants throughout the United Kingdom. We have licensed a wide range of cuisine styles including;

African, Balti, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Danish, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Korean, Lebanese, Mexican, Moroccan, Nepalese, Oriental, Polish, Portuguese, Qatari, Russian, South African, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ugandan, Vegetarian, West Indian, Yemeni and Zambian.

Our FREE restaurant licensing guide will give you all the information you require to get your restaurant compliant and fully licensed.

Download our free guide using the link below:

FREE RESTAURANT GUIDE

If you would like to talk to one of our restaurant licensing experts, simply give us a call for a no obligation chat.

Tel: 01242 693 384

SCPLH/R Scottish Personal Licence

Scottish Personal Licence Holders Refresher Course

COURSE COST £75 + VAT

SCPLH/R
Scottish personal licence holders are required under Scottish licensing law to refresh training for their personal licence every five years. This is a legal requirement under the licensing(Scotland) Act 2005.

This means if you hold a Scottish personal licence then you will need to undertake a half day training course regarding any up-dates in Scottish licensing law.

The training must be completed within five years from the grant of your original licence being issued.

Failure to comply may lead to the revokation of your licence and loss of your right to sell or supply alcohol by retail.

How to book

You can call us to book a course or simply book online using our Scottish website;

www.personallicencescotland.com

Price

As always we aim to give you the cheapest price in Scotland. Our SCPLH/R personal licence holders refresher training course is competitively priced at only £75.00 + VAT

Training and course contents

This is a half day training course. We are currently holding two courses in Glasgow and Edinburgh. One course will run from 08.00 - 01.30 hours and the afternoon training session will run from 02.00 - 18.30 hours. The SCPLH/R licensing refresher course is accredited by BIIAB.

Please call or check our website for dates.

Bar work in Scotland do I need a licence?

What do you require to sell alcohol in Scotland

To work in a bar or sell alcohol in a shop or supermarket in Scotland you must achieve a basic level of knowledge on the Scottish Licensing Act 2005. The law states that all staff must be authorised by the holder of a Scottish Personal licence and must have received training on the prescribed units under the licensing Act for Scotland.

This includes members of staff who work part time or full time whether paid or not. The training criteria to be covered is set out below 

TRAINING - MATTERS TO BE COVERED

1. The legal basis of the requirement for the training of staff under paragraph 6 of schedule 3 to the Act.
2. The licensing objectives.
3. The definition of "alcohol" in the Act.
4. What constitutes an unlicensed sale.
5. The functions of Licensing Boards.
6. The functions of Licensing Standards Officers, including their powers of entry.
7. The nature of an operating plan and its place in the licensing system.
8. The different types of premises licence conditions under section 27 of the Act.
9. Special provision for clubs under section 125 of the Act.
10. Licensed hours under Part 5 of the Act.
11. Offences under the Act, particularly those involving persons under the age of 18.
12. Proof of age under sections 102 and 108 of the Act and the Sale of Alcohol to Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Regulations 2007( 3).
13. Test purchasing of alcohol under section 105(2) of the Act.
14. Best practice as regards standards of service.

How can the training be delivered?

The training can be delivered electronically via a SCLPS e-learning course and signed off and endorsed by the holder of a Scottish personal licence. A record of training must be kept at the premises. 

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How to book your SCLPS online course. Simply click the link below and create a user.

Course cost £12.00 including VAT

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Personal Licence Training Worcestershire

Personal Licence Training Worcestershire

Personal Licence Training

Are you looking to obtain a personal licence to sell alcohol. Personal Licence Training hold regular licensing law courses in the Worcestershire area or can arrange to deliver the award for personal licence holders course at your business venue anywhere.

If you are interested you can book online or call 01242 222188

Book online

Personal Licence Training online

Dean Carr Licensing Expert

Should you prefer to study in the comfort of your own home, we have a comprehensive on-line learning course. This course will teach you all you need to know in order to pass the APLH exam. We have a local licensing consultant based at our head office in Redditch therefore we can arrange to sit your APLH exam at your business venue. Please call us to discuss this service.

Your local licensing consultant "Dean Carr" can also assist with all aspects of obtaining a new shop or premises licence anywhere in Worcestershire. We can arrange planning permission, plans, alcohol licensing schedules and apply for a change of use. Our expert team can also help with extending licensed hours or to add licensable activities. 

Our expert licensing consultants will also attend licensing committee hearings for new applications or in the event of a licensing review before the licensing authority. 

Dean has been involved with licensing since the 80's and regularly attends hearings nationwide with an almost perfect success rate.

Call 01242 222188 

Personal Licence Training Gloucestershire

APLH Level 2 courses in Gloucestershire

Personal Licence Training

Are you looking to obtain a personal licence to sell alcohol. PLT hold regular licensing law courses in the Gloucestershire area or can arrange to deliver the award for personal licence holders course at your business venue anywhere.

If you are interested you can book online or call 01242 693 384 

Book online

Personal Licence Training online

Dean Carr Licensing Expert

Should you prefer to study in the comfort of your own home, we have a comprehensive on-line learning course. This course will teach you all you need to know in order to pass the APLH exam. We have a local licensing consultant based in Cheltenham therefore we can arrange to sit your APLH exam at your business venue. Please call us to discuss this service.

Your local licensing consultant "Dean Carr" can also assist with all aspects of obtaining a new shop or premises licence anywhere in Gloucestershire or the Cotswold's. We can arrange planning permission, plans, alcohol licensing schedules and apply for a change of use. Our expert team can also help with extending licensed hours or to add licensable activities. 

Our expert licensing consultants will also attend licensing committee hearings for new applications or in the event of a licensing review before the licensing authority. 

Dean has been involved with licensing since the 80's and regularly attends hearings nationwide with an almost perfect success rate.

Call 01242 693 384 

Alcohol licence training for staff in Perth & Kinross

Staff Training for Alcohol Sales in Perth & Kinross

Training bar staff or sales staff in Perth & Kinross, does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Training Perth & Kinross

What the law states
To work behind a bar or sales counter serving alcohol in Perth & Kinross, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the Scottish licensing Act 2005. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Perth & Kinross pub,bar, shop, supermarket  off licence and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

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Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

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This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Shops, Supermarkets Clubs, Off licence's Restaurants in Perth & Kinross .....

Get more info at www.personallicencescotland.com

Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff East and West Lothian

Staff Training for Alcohol Sales in East and West Lothian

Training bar staff or sales staff in East and West Lothian, does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Training the Lothians

What the law states
To work behind a bar or sales counter serving alcohol in East or West Lothian, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the Scottish licensing Act 2005. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all East and West Lothian pub,bar, shop, supermarket  off licence and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Shops, Supermarkets Clubs, Off licence's Restaurants in East Lothian and West Lothian .....

Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) Dumfries and Galloway

Staff Training for Alcohol Sales in Dumfries and Galloway

Training bar staff or sales staff in Dumfries and Galloway does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Training Dumfries and Galloway

What the law states
To work behind a bar or sales counter serving alcohol in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the Scottish licensing Act 2005. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Dumfries and Galloway pub,bar, shop, supermarket  off licence and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Shops, Supermarkets Clubs, Off licence's Restaurants in Dumfries and Galloway.....

Staff Training in Clackmannanshire for alcohol sales

Staff Training for Alcohol Sales in Clackmannanshire

Training bar staff or sales staff in Clackmannanshire does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Training Clackmannanshire

What the law states
To work behind a bar or sales counter serving alcohol in Clackmannanshire, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the Scottish licensing Act 2005. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Clackmannanshire pub,bar, shop, supermarket  off licence and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Shops, Supermarkets Clubs, Off licence's Restaurants in Clackmannanshire.....

Bar Staff Training in the Inverness

Bar Staff Training in the Inverness

Training bar staff or shop staff serving alcohol in Inverness or the surrounding area does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Staff Training Inverness

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol in Inverness or the Highlands area of Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by manager of Inverness pubs,bars hotels, off licences to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Clubs, Shops Events....

Involved in the retail sale of alcohol.

Bar Staff Training in the Highlands area

Bar Staff Training in the Highlands area

Training bar staff or shop staff serving alcohol in in the Highlands area does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Staff Training Shetland

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol in the Highlands area of Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all of the Highlands pubs,bars hotels, off licence managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Clubs, Shops Events....

Involved in the retail sale of alcohol.

Shetland

Bar Staff Training on the Shetland Islands

Training bar staff or shop staff serving alcohol in Shetland does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Alcohol Staff Training Shetland

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol on the Shetland Islands, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all of Shetland's pub,bar, off licence and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Clubs, Shops Events....

Involved in the retail sale of alcohol.

Bar staff training for Isles of Bute SCLPS

Bar Staff Training in the Isles of Bute

Training bar staff in the Isles of Bute does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Bar Staff Training Isles of Bute

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol in the Isles of Bute, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Isles of Bute pub,bar and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Clubs, Events....

Training Bar Staff in the Inner Hebrides

Bar Staff Training in the Inner Hebrides

Training bar staff in the Inner Hebrides does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Bar Staff Training Inner Hebrides

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Inner and Outer Hebrides pub,bar and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Clubs, Events....

Bar Staff Training in the Outer Hebrides

Bar Staff Training in the Outer Hebrides

Training bar staff in the Outer Hebrides does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Bar Staff Training Outer Hebrides

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Outer Hebrides pub,bar and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE    

This course is ideal for staff working in Bars, Pubs, Hotels, Clubs, Events....

Bar Staff Training in Aberdeen

Bar Staff Training in Aberdeen

Training bar staff in Aberdeen does not have to be a chore. Our online e-learning course costs just £10 + VAT and covers all mandatory requirements under Scottish licensing law.

Bar Staff Training in Aberdeen

What the law states
To work behind a bar serving alcohol in Aberdeen, Scotland it is a mandatory requirement under the licensing(Scotland)Act that all members of staff receive a minimum of 2 hours training on 16 units of criteria from the licensing Act. This includes all members of staff whether they work full time, part time, paid or unpaid.

A record of staff training must be kept at the premise by all Aberdeen pub,bar and club managers to show when and how the training was delivered.

Our Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) online e-learning course includes the following;

• SCLPS interactive e-learning course
• Online examination
• Certificate of training
• Record of staff training for each individual
• Entry on to PLT database of SCLPS learners

View Demo

Sign up and pay for your online SCLPS course today using the link below.

BOOK COURSE