New York State Liquor Authority
New York Grocery and Drug Beer License
For grocery, drug, and convenience stores that want to sell beer and cider for off premises consumption. We prepare and file the application for you.


What It Allows
Beer and Cider Retail To Go
This off premises license covers the sale of beer and cider in sealed containers for consumption off the premises. It fits grocery stores, drug stores, and convenience stores.
- Sell beer and cider to go
- Available to grocery, drug, and convenience stores
- Wine and spirits are not sold under this class
- Subject to New York retail hours and rules

What We Handle
A Clean Off Premises Filing
The right class
We confirm the correct off premises license for your store type.
The application
We prepare and file through New York Business Express.
Notices
We serve the required notice to your municipality or community board.
Follow through
We track the review to approval.

Questions
New York Grocery and Drug Beer License FAQ
Can my grocery store sell wine in New York?
Generally no. New York sells wine through licensed liquor and wine stores rather than groceries. A grocery, drug, or convenience license covers beer and cider. We confirm the current rules for your situation.
How long does it take?
The State Liquor Authority reviews most applications in roughly 22 to 26 weeks. We manage the filing to keep it moving.
Do I need a separate license for each store?
Each retail location generally needs its own license. We can file for multiple locations together.
Ready to Start Your New York Application?
Tell us about your New York business and location. We confirm the right State Liquor Authority license and file it for you.
Start Your New York Application Call (713) 868-0068