Publican (9)
There are a few possibilities for this:
innkeeper
(Other definitions for innkeeper that I've seen before include "Pub landlord" , "For example, Mistress Quickly" , "Tavern owner" , "Job" , "Mine host" .)
'publican' is the definition.
(as in a pub landlord)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for landlord that I've seen before include "Pub manager" , "He rents land or premises" , "Innkeeper" , "One leasing property" , "He lets out building for rent" .)
'publican' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for licensee that I've seen before include "Person with official permit to sell, say, drink" , "The one holding official permission" , "One with permit to sell alcoholic drinks" , "One permitted to sell alcohol" , "One allowed to sell alcohol" .)