Pub and venue security Adelaide
Pub & Venue Security

Security Systems for Adelaide Pubs, Bars, and Entertainment Venues

Liquor licensing-compliant CCTV, crowd monitoring, and incident evidence systems for pubs, bars, music venues, and clubs across Adelaide's entertainment precincts.

Security challenges for pubs and venues

From Hindley Street to Leigh Street, Rundle Street to the Port Adelaide pub scene, Adelaide's licensed venues face distinct security pressures that require purpose-built surveillance and evidence systems.

Liquor Licence Compliance

South Australian liquor licensing conditions increasingly require CCTV coverage. Consumer and Business Services (CBS) may mandate cameras as a condition of your licence.

Alcohol-Fuelled Violence

Altercations, assaults, and disorderly behaviour require clear video evidence. SAPOL regularly requests CCTV footage from licensed venues to support investigations.

Staff Theft & Cash Handling

Bar tills, bottle shops, and cash rooms are vulnerable to internal theft. Camera coverage of POS areas protects revenue and provides accountability.

Crowd Density & Capacity

Venues must manage patron numbers to meet licence conditions. CCTV with people counting helps demonstrate compliance during busy nights and events.

Property Damage

Toilets, outdoor areas, and beer gardens suffer damage that is costly to repair. Cameras in these areas deter vandalism and identify those responsible.

Liability Claims

Slip-and-fall claims, injury disputes, and RSA complaints require video evidence to defend. Without footage, venues are exposed to costly liability claims.

Our pub and venue security solutions

We design CCTV systems that meet SA liquor licensing requirements while giving you the footage quality needed for police evidence and insurance claims. Our systems perform in the challenging conditions of live venues, including low light, smoke, and vibration.

  • * Low-light and infrared cameras for dim bar environments.
  • * POS-area coverage for till monitoring and theft prevention.
  • * Entry and exit cameras with facial detail capture.
  • * Outdoor beer garden and smoking area coverage.
  • * People counting analytics for capacity management.
  • * After-hours alarm systems for venue protection when closed.

Licensing compliance built in

We understand the CCTV requirements that CBS (Consumer and Business Services) imposes on licensed venues in South Australia. Our systems are designed to meet or exceed these conditions from day one.

This includes minimum retention periods (typically 28 days), coverage of all entry and exit points, evidence-grade resolution, and the ability to export footage in a format acceptable to SAPOL.

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Venues we secure

Pubs & Hotels

Traditional pubs, hotel bars, and bistros with gaming rooms, TAB areas, and bottle shops requiring comprehensive coverage.

Bars & Cocktail Lounges

Small bars, cocktail venues, and wine bars on Leigh Street, Peel Street, and throughout Adelaide's laneway scene.

Live Music Venues

Concert venues, band rooms, and live music spaces requiring crowd monitoring and low-light capable cameras.

Nightclubs

Late-night venues on Hindley Street and beyond with high-density crowds, multiple bars, and outdoor queuing areas.

How we secure your venue

1. Licence review

We review your liquor licence conditions and any CBS correspondence to understand your specific CCTV compliance obligations.

2. Venue walkthrough

We map every bar, entry, exit, beer garden, gaming room, and staff area to design complete coverage with no blind spots.

3. System specification

Camera types are selected for each zone. Low-light models for bars, vandal-proof for outdoor areas, and detailed-view for tills and entries.

4. Off-hours installation

We install during closed hours so there is zero disruption to your trade. Most venue installations are completed in a single day.

5. Night testing

We return during operating hours to verify camera performance under real conditions, including low light, crowds, and smoke.

6. Staff training

Bar managers and security staff are trained on footage review, export procedures, and how to respond to police evidence requests.

Pub and venue security FAQs

Does my liquor licence require CCTV?

Many SA liquor licences now include CCTV conditions. Check your licence conditions or contact CBS directly. We can review your requirements and ensure your system meets all mandated specifications.

How long must venue footage be stored?

CBS typically requires 28 days retention for licensed venues, though some conditions specify longer. We size your recording system to meet your specific retention requirements.

Can cameras work in very low light?

Yes. We use cameras with advanced low-light sensors and infrared capability specifically designed for the dim lighting conditions found in bars, nightclubs, and live music venues.

How do we provide footage to police?

We train your staff on the export process. Footage is exported to USB in a standard format with embedded timestamps. We can also configure remote access for urgent requests.

Can cameras cover outdoor areas like beer gardens?

Absolutely. We install weather-rated cameras with wide-angle lenses for outdoor areas. These are also useful for monitoring smoking areas and rear exits used for deliveries.

Do you provide after-hours alarm systems for venues?

Yes. We install alarm systems that protect your venue when it is closed, with sensors on doors, windows, and bottle shop areas, backed by 24/7 professional monitoring.

Protect your Adelaide venue

Licensing-compliant CCTV and security systems that protect your staff, patrons, and licence.