Last Call For Beer: Seneca County's Purchase Deadline

If you're planning a night out in Seneca County and want to grab some beer, it's useful to know the local laws around alcohol sales. In this county, beer can be sold for on-premises consumption on weekdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 am (2:00 am on Fridays), on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 am, and on Sundays from 10:00 am to 1:00 am. As for off-premises consumption, beer can be sold in grocery and convenience stores on weekdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 am, on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 am, and on Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:00 am. So, whether you're planning a night out or stocking up for a quiet night in, you can get beer at most times of the day in Seneca County.

Beer sales hours in restaurants, bars, and taverns

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

These hours are applicable for on-premises consumption of alcohol. This means that customers can only drink beer within the premises during these hours.

For off-premises consumption, beer can be sold during the following hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

These hours allow customers to purchase beer to take away and consume off the premises.

It is important to note that these hours may vary on certain holidays, such as Christmas Day and New Year's Eve/Day. On Christmas Day, normal hours apply for beer sales in restaurants, bars, and taverns, as well as for off-premises consumption. On New Year's Eve, restaurants, bars, and taverns may remain open until 3:00 a.m. on New Year's Day, and there are no sales after 3:00 a.m. for off-premises consumption. On New Year's Day, the hours for on-premises consumption are 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. if it falls on a Sunday.

Beer sales hours in grocery and convenience stores

It is important to note that these hours are specific to the sale of beer for off-premises consumption in grocery and convenience stores in Seneca County. Different hours may apply for on-premises consumption in restaurants, bars, and taverns, as well as for the sale of liquor and wine in stores.

Liquor and wine sales hours in liquor and wine stores

In Seneca County, liquor and wine stores are permitted to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption during the following hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

These hours also apply on Christmas Day. On New Year's Eve, liquor and wine stores follow their normal hours.

Seneca County's alcohol sales hours are more restrictive than those of the state of New York as a whole. In New York, liquor and wine stores are typically allowed to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Sundays.

Alcohol sales hours on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve/Day

In Seneca County, alcohol sales hours vary depending on the type of establishment and the day of the week. Here is a breakdown of the alcohol sales hours for Christmas Day and New Year's Eve/Day:

Christmas Day:

• Restaurants, Bars, and Taverns: Normal hours apply, which are 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM (2:00 AM on Fridays).
• Grocery and Convenience Stores: Normal hours apply, which are 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM on Saturdays.
• Liquor and Wine Stores: Normal hours apply, which are 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM on Sundays.

New Year's Eve:

• Restaurants, Bars, and Taverns: May remain open until 3:00 AM on New Year's Day.
• Grocery and Convenience Stores: No sales after 3:00 AM on New Year's Day.
• Liquor and Wine Stores: Normal hours apply, which are the same as Christmas Day.

New Year's Day:

• Restaurants, Bars, and Taverns: Open at 8:00 AM, or 10:00 AM if it falls on a Sunday.
• Grocery and Convenience Stores: Normal weekday hours apply, which are 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM.
• Liquor and Wine Stores: Normal weekday hours apply, which are 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

On-premises vs off-premises consumption rules

The hours during which alcohol can be sold for on-premises and off-premises consumption in Seneca County vary depending on the day of the week and the type of establishment. Here is a breakdown of the rules:

On-Premises Consumption:

• Weekdays (Monday to Thursday): 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Off-Premises Consumption:

Restaurants and Bars:

• Beer sales are allowed Monday through Saturday, with hours varying from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
• No sales are permitted on Sundays unless allowed by a referendum.

Grocery and Convenience Stores:

• Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
• Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Liquor and Wine Stores:

• Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

It is important to note that these rules are specific to Seneca County and may differ from other counties in the state. Additionally, while Seneca County allows for on-premises consumption of alcohol during specific hours, there are no dry counties in South Carolina, meaning you can buy beer anywhere in the state, except on Sundays.

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