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SIC code 56101

Licensed restaurants

Official description from the Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007), reproduced as published. Section: Hospitality.

Official description

56101

Licensed restaurants

Source: Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007), checked 2026-09-17.

What this code covers, in plain English

Our interpretation, written by the companies.house editorial team. It is not part of the official description.

A restaurant with a licence to sell alcohol, where table service of meals is the main activity.

Examples

  • A licensed neighbourhood restaurant
  • A hotel restaurant operated by a separate company

Codes people confuse with this one

CodeOfficial descriptionHow it differs
56102Unlicensed restaurants and cafesRestaurants and cafés without an alcohol licence.
56302Public houses and barsPubs and bars where drink sales lead.
56103Take-away food shops and mobile food standsTakeaways and mobile food stands.

Reviewed 2026-09-17 by the companies.house editorial team.