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Setting The Bar
Welcome to Setting the Bar, Stockton on Tees Borough Council’s Licensed Premises Award Scheme.
All on-licenced premises operating in Stockton will be invited to participate during their initial licence application; existing premises are invited to apply at any time.
In addition the scheme will complement the targeted inspection regime to enable premises to be assessed during their routine inspection to Bronze level, whilst raising awareness of the opportunity to apply to the scheme to be assessed to a higher level. The scheme promotes to operators the benefits of operating above the minimum requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 in order to provide a higher standard of premises. This scheme is fully supported by Cleveland Police.
Accredited Venues
Black Bull |
40-42 High Street, Yarm |
Canteen & Cocktails |
1 High Street, Norton |
Golden Jubilee |
Healaugh Park, Yarm |
Head Of Steam |
8 Harland Place, Norton |
Hope & Union |
9-10 Silver Court, Silver Street, Stockton |
Horse & Jockey |
Durham Road, Stockton |
Ivy House |
22 Dovecot Street, Stockton |
John Walker Tavern |
6 Bridge Road, Stockton |
Ketton Ox |
98 – 100 High Street, Yarm |
King Arms Hotel |
Wolviston Road, Billingham |
Manor House |
High Lane, Maltby |
Myton House Farm |
Ingleby Way, Ingleby Barwick |
Parkwood Traditional Pub and Kitchen |
64-66 Darlington Road, Stockton |
The Edge |
Castlegate Mill, Riverside, Stockton |
The Fairfield |
Fairfield Road, Stockton |
The Forum Theatre Bar |
Town Centre, Billingham |
The Georgian Theatre |
Green Dragon Yard, Stockton |
The George & Dragon |
70 High Street, Yarm |
The Go-Between |
27 Dovecot Street, Stockton |
The Keys |
65 High Street, Yarm |
The Masham |
87-89 Hartburn Village, Stockton |
The North Eastern | 163 High Street, Stockton |
The Riverside Lounge |
Castlegate Mill, Riverside, Stockton |
The Roundel |
Mitchell Avenue, Thornaby |
The Royal Oak |
20 High Street, Stockton |
The Storytellers |
64 Dovecot Street, Stockton |
Union Arms |
68 High Street, Yarm |
Hyde Bar |
Rowan Yard, Billingham Road, Norton |
The Castle & Anchor |
2 Church Road, Stockton |
Brennan’s Bar |
6 Regency West Mall, Prince Regent Street, Stockton |
The Cattle Market |
6 Church Road, Stockton |
The Golden Eagle |
Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby |
The Oddfellows |
500 Thornaby Road, Thornaby |
The Sun Inn |
2 Knowles Street, Stockton |
How to apply
Each criteria is categorised and the scoring will be as follows:
M Mandatory - applications must meet all relevant mandatory criteria – Bronze Award
D Desirable – applicants should demonstrate commitment to improvement beyond mandatory requirements. All M and 75% of D criteria – Silver Award.
E Exceptional standard, only premises that achieve all of the M, 75% of D and 50% of E criteria will receive Gold Award.
Evidence will be required in support of your application. If you are interested in applying to join the scheme please complete the application form.
What Happens Next?
Following submission of the application with copies of policies and other documentation to evidence the suitability of your application, a visit may be required to assess the premises. If a visit is required we will examine all written policies and documentation that you have submitted against the application. Where policies are in place or training is required premises will be expected to evidence that this has been undertaken and understood by all staff.
Setting the Bar status will be awarded based on your application and the evidence you provide. However, you may be re-assessed at any time and your status can be withdrawn or suspended if you do not show evidence that the practices you outline in the application do apply at all times and in all circumstances.
Should you need any assistance with your application please contact [email protected] or telephone Licensing Services 01642 526568.
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