There are close to 200,000 licensed premises in the UK. This total also includes off-licences (51,000) and clubs (29,000).
| Year |
Full on-licences |
Restricted on-licences |
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2004 |
84,845
84,784
86,273
87,761
87,435
87,314
87,249
87,884
88,098 |
33,659
32,331
32,974
33,617
32,165
31,693
31,192
30,374
33,055 |
Source: British Beer and Pub Association ( BBPA)
Full on-licence: An on-licence authorises the retail sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises. On-licensed outlets may be public houses, hotels or wine bars.
Restricted on-licence: A restricted on-licence may be a restaurant licence, a residential licence or a combined restaurant and residential licence.
A restaurant licence authorises the sale of intoxicating liquor to people taking meals in premises habitually used for the supply of meals.
A residential licence authorises the sale of intoxicating liquor to residents and their guests in premises habitually providing board and lodging including breakfast and at least one other main meal.