Halifax pub seeks permission to open until 4am with alcohol and music

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 04:26 · Archive

The Courtyard in Halifax has applied to extend its hours, serving alcohol and hosting music until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Courtyard, a Grade II listed pub at 5-6 Wards End in Halifax, has submitted a licensing application to extend its hours. The pub currently closes at 11pm on Sunday to Thursday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Under the proposed variation, it would serve alcohol and food with live and recorded music until 2am on weeknights and 4am at weekends.

According to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the building is an 'unusual' structure with significant historical value. Originally constructed as Holly House in the 1750s for a lawyer, it was later converted 'at great cost' into the Bass House, featuring small beer gardens at the front and rear. The current layout includes two bar areas, two dining spaces and a large panelled pool room, with decor described as having a Georgian touch complemented by dark timbers.

The pub is well positioned for evening hospitality, situated a five-minute walk from The Piece Hall, moments from the Victoria Theatre, and less than ten minutes from Halifax railway station. Recent customer reviews have been positive, with patrons describing the establishment as 'really friendly' and 'more inviting' following its latest refurbishment.

Calderdale residents have until 25 November 2026 to submit responses to Christopher Howgate's application.

How it is being reported

• Historic Halifax pub wants to party until 4amResidents can respond to the application until November 25Huddersfield Examiner · 10 Nov, 04:00
• Halifax pub wants to open until 4amA Halifax town centre wants to serve alcohol and play music until 4am, according to a licencing application.Brighouse Echo · 9 Nov, 15:57
• The Courtyard, Halifax: Grade II-listed Yorkshire pub submits bid to play music until 4amA Grade II listed pub in Halifax wants to serve booze and put on music until 4am, according to a licencing application.Yorkshire Post · 9 Nov, 14:28
• Pub wants to party all night long with alcohol and music until 4amA Grade II listed pub in Halifax wants to serve booze and put on music until 4am, according to a licencing application.Telegraph & Argus · 9 Nov, 13:09

In this story: The Courtyard · Halifax · Campaign for Real Ale · The Piece Hall · Victoria Theatre · Christopher Howgate

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