Great question — and the answer depends on the nature of your business and your role within it.
If you’re operating a venue that sells alcohol to the public — such as a pub, restaurant, shop, or event space — then yes, you typically need BOTH:
This is required for the physical location where alcohol is sold. It sets out the Conditions under which the venue can operate, including hours, activities, and layout. Without this, you cannot legally sell alcohol from the premises.
This is held by an individual who is authorised to supervise the sale of alcohol. Every premises selling alcohol must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), and that person must hold a Personal Licence. If you’re the owner or manager and intend to oversee alcohol sales, you’ll need this Licence.
If you’re running a members’ club, you may apply for a Club Premises Certificate instead, which doesn’t require a DPS or Personal Licence Holder to manage the operation.
For one-off events, you can use a Temporary Event Notice (TEN), which doesn’t require either form of Licence — but in this case you are limited to five TENs per calendar year.
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