Special occasion permits
A special occasion permit lets you sell alcohol at private or public events. Learn more about special occasion permits here.
Learn moreApply to sell or serve alcohol at a private event
Find information here about what type of special occasion permit you need for your private event and how to apply.
Apply to sell or serve alcohol at a public event
Find information here about what type of special occasion permit you need for your private event and how to apply.
Liquor sales
A liquor sales licence lets you store, sell and serve liquor at places such as bars, restaurants or nightclubs. Learn more about liquor licences here.
Learn moreLiquor sales licence
Learn about liquor sales licences.
Mini bar licence
To sell liquor only from a mini bar in a hotel room and not anywhere else, you'll need a mini bar licence. Learn more about mini bar licences here.
Endorsements
Endorsements are add-ons to a liquor sales licence. Learn more about endorsements here.
Convenience and grocery stores
Learn what’s involved to legally sell alcohol in convenience and grocery stores.
Learn moreApply for a convenience store or grocery store licence
Learn who is eligible, how much it costs, what you’ll need to prepare, and how to apply online.
Managing your licence
Find out how to change, renew or transfer an existing convenience store or grocery store licence.
Wine boutique sales agent endorsement
A wine boutique sales agent endorsement allows grocery store owners to have a winery retail store located inside the shopping area of their store. Find information here about how to apply for a wine boutique sales agent endorsement.
Manufacturers
Find out about selling alcohol as a manufacturer and how to apply for a manufacturer's licence.
Learn moreBrewery
Find out about selling beer from a brewery as a manufacturer.
Distillery
Find out about selling spirits from a distillery as a manufacturer.
Winery
Find out about selling wine from a winery as a manufacturer.
Apply for a manufacturer's licence
Find out how to apply for a manufacturer’s licence to sell.
Manage a manufacturer's licence
Find out how to change, renew or transfer an existing manufacturer’s licence to sell.
Represent a manufacturer
Find out what licence you need to represent a manufacturer of wine, beer or spirits in Ontario.
Opening, closing or relocating a Brewers Retail Inc. store
Liquor delivery
Liquor that is bought from eligible establishments can be delivered to customers. Find out about operating a liquor delivery service.
Learn moreFerment on premises
There are facilities that allow customers to make their own beer or wine onsite for personal use. Find out if a ferment on premises licence is right for you.
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