U.K. Bartending Licence Requirements: As with the United States, licencing laws relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol are laid down by the governments of England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, the four countries which make up the United Kingdom, and differ slightly in terms of what they allow. Every single establishment in England, Wales and Scotland that wishes to sell alcohol - be it a restaurant, cinema, pub or even if you fancy converting your garage into a nightclub - must obtain a 'Premises Licence' from their local authority