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Retail licenses allow for the serving and sale of wine, beer and mixed beverages at restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, grocery stores, gourmet shops, delicatessens and other establishments. On average, application processing takes up to 60 days.
Most Frequently Used
Authorizes the licensee to sell and serve mixed beverages for on-premises consumption in designated areas, as well as other privileges.
Authorizes the licensee to sell wine and beer in closed containers for off-premises consumption and give samples of wine and beer for on-premises consumption.
Authorizes the licensee to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption and to sell wine and beer in closed containers for off-premises consumption.
Authorizes the licensee to serve complimentary wine or beer to bona fide customers on the licensed premises subject to any limitations imposed by the Virginia ABC Board.
All Retail Licenses
To learn more about specific retail licenses, please use the following links. For step-by-step assistance in determining the license or permit that you need, see our Licensing Wizard.
Annual Events
Annual Mixed Beverage
Bed and Breakfast
Commercial Lifestyle Center
Confectionery
Convenience Grocery Store
Gourmet Brewing Shop
Limited Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Marketplace
Mixed Beverage Carrier
Mixed Beverage Caterer
Mixed Beverage Caterer and Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Mixed Beverage Limited Caterer
Mixed Beverage Private Club
Mixed Beverage Restaurant
Mixed Beverage Restaurant and Casino
Mixed Beverage Restaurant at Point of Entry
Motor Car Sporting Event Facility
Museum
Retail Off-Premises Wine and Beer
Retail On- and Off-Premises Wine and Beer
Third-Party Delivery
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Licensing Wizard
For step-by-step assistance in determining the license or permit that you need, see our Licensing Wizard.
Need Help?
Explore our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). For additional licensing assistance, please contact your regional ABC office or email enforcement@virginiaabc.com.
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