Within the categories of on-premise and off-premise, licenses are further categorized by class. Off-licenses are for businesses that sell alcohol to-go, such as liquor stores. On-licenses are for businesses that plan to sell alcohol for customers to drink on the property, such as bars, breweries, and restaurants. These are sometimes referred to as on-licenses and off-licenses. There are two main types of liquor licenses: those for on-premise consumption and others for off-premise consumption.
(Photo by Tatiana Rodriguez on Unsplash) On-premise vs Off-premise Consumption Do you manufacture, distribute, or sell alcohol, or any combo of the three? Breweries, wineries, and distilleries have separate licensing requirements.īusinesses that only serve beer and wine need a liquor license.Will you sell on Sundays? Some states charge an extra fee for Sunday sales.What hours do you sell? Generally, the later you stay open, the more expensive the permit.Are customers bringing their own alcohol, or will you store and serve alcohol? Bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) operations still require licenses.States that permit the sale of cannabis products may also have a separate license classification for businesses that offer marijuana products along with alcohol. What kind of alcohol do you sell? Beer, wine, cider, and liquor have different license classifications.On-premise operations are bars, restaurants, and/or catering businesses.