Overview
A liquor sales licence allows you to store, sell or serve liquor in places such as bars, restaurants, lounges and nightclubs. If you’re looking for a liquor permit for special, one-time events, please go to the special occasion permits page.
- Apply for a liquor sales licence
Find out what you need to get started on your application and how to apply. - Renew or manage your licence
Renew, transfer or make permanent or temporary. - Know your responsibilities
Find guides and resources to help you understand your responsibilities as a licensee.
Types of liquor licences
There are two classes of licence under something called a “licence to operate a liquor consumption premise”:
- Liquor sales licence
This licence allows you to keep, sell or serve liquor to drink in places such as bars, restaurants, lounges and nightclubs. It allows patrons to drink liquor at a licensed place. You can also deliver liquor for a fee from a licensed place. - Mini bar licence
You’ll need this licence if you will only sell liquor from a mini bar in hotel rooms. You need a mini bar endorsement if you want to have mini bars in hotel rooms and you already have a licence for another part of your business, such as a restaurant or bar.