SG Licensing

Licensing consultancy for hospitality and retail in the UK

SG Licensing is a British consultancy dedicated to processing premises licences and personal licences for the sale of alcohol. The firm presents itself as the UK's leading licensing consultant and operates in England and Wales, where it maintains working relationships with numerous councils.

The service is aimed at businesses that need authorisation to sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, serve late night refreshment, or combine several of these activities. The consultancy covers the entire process, from the initial application to the resolution of administrative or judicial issues.

Premises licence services

The company processes premises licence applications for businesses that sell alcohol for on or off sales, provide regulated entertainment, or provide late night refreshment. It also handles specific restaurant licences, aimed at incorporating the sale of alcohol into the food offering.

In addition to initial applications, SG Licensing handles variations to existing licences, both those involving substantial changes to operating hours and minor modifications. The firm also advises on licence review processes, which may be initiated for alleged breaches of conditions or for operating outside the permissions granted, and which could ultimately lead to revocation of the licence.

In the area of appeals, the consultancy represents clients who are not satisfied with a decision from a council or the licensing authority and wish to appeal it before the magistrates' courts. The deadline to lodge an appeal is 21 days from the date of the decision.

Personal licences and training

SG Licensing offers a personal licence application service, which is required to sell alcohol or authorise others to do so. To act as a DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor), you must first be a personal licence holder. The package includes online training and examination, as well as completing the application to the council. The firm guarantees its courses, so the client only pays once.

Direct contact and territorial coverage

The point of contact is Stewart Gibson, who supports the client throughout the entire process. The consultancy serves England and Wales, with coverage throughout the UK, and offers the possibility of booking a call or leaving an enquiry through its web form.

Customer reviews

On the Trustpilot platform, SG Licensing has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 40 reviews. Comments highlight the complete management of the application process, expertise and tenacity in the face of initial rejections, as well as the resolution of complex licence variations.

Location and contact

Phone: 07976844694 · Email: s.gibson@sglicensing.co.uk