Delaware Beer Laws: When Can You Buy?

In the state of Delaware, the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) controls every aspect of alcohol, including manufacturing, licensing, selling, consumption, producing, distributing, and importing.

The hours that alcohol can be purchased vary depending on the day of the week and the type of retailer. Off-premise retailers, such as liquor stores, can sell alcohol from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays. On-premise retailers, such as bars and restaurants, can sell alcohol between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. every day.

There are also special restrictions for alcohol sales on certain days. Off-premise retailers must remain closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. On election days when the polls are open, no retailer may sell alcohol. Additionally, municipalities can make the required closing time earlier for both off- and on-premise retailers based on a vote.

On-premise retailers can sell alcohol between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. Monday to Sunday

On-premise retailers in Delaware can sell alcohol between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. Monday through Sunday. This includes bars and restaurants, breweries and taprooms, and any other licensed on-premise retailer.

On-premise retailers are permitted to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption, as well as off-premise consumption. This means that customers can purchase alcoholic beverages to enjoy on the premises, or to take away.

However, it is important to note that to-go alcohol orders must be accompanied by food. Licensed establishments are also prohibited from offering 2-for-1 drinks.

Additionally, on election days when the polls are open, no retailer may sell alcohol.

Off-premise retailers can sell alcohol from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Saturday

In the state of Delaware, the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) controls every aspect of alcohol, including its manufacturing, licensing, selling, consumption, production, distribution, and importing.

Off-premise retailers in Delaware can sell alcohol from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, they can sell alcohol from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Off-premise retailers include liquor stores, where you can only purchase alcohol for off-premise consumption.

During the months of October, November, and December, off-premise retailers are allowed to open earlier, at 8 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

On-premise retailers, such as bars and restaurants, can sell alcohol between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. every day.

All sales of alcohol can be for on-premise or off-premise consumption. However, to-go alcohol orders must be accompanied by food.

Additionally, it is important to note that the sale of alcohol is prohibited during national and statewide elections.

Off-premise retailers can sell alcohol from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays

In the state of Delaware, off-premise retailers are permitted to sell alcohol from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. This includes liquor stores, which are the only retailers where alcohol can be purchased for off-premise consumption.

Off-premise retailers are allowed to sell alcohol from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. However, on Sundays, their hours are reduced, and they can only operate between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

It is important to note that off-premise retailers in Delaware are not permitted to sell alcohol on Thanksgiving, Easter, or Christmas. Additionally, during election days when the polls are open, no retailer is allowed to sell alcohol.

The state of Delaware extends the legal hours of sale for off-premise retailers during the months of October, November, and December. During these months, off-premise retailers can open as early as 8 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

It is worth mentioning that Delaware does not have any dry counties or towns, and the sale of alcohol is legal throughout the state. However, municipalities can make the required closing time earlier for both off and on-premise retailers based on a vote.

Alcohol delivery is illegal except for direct shipments

Alcohol delivery is illegal in Delaware, except for direct shipments from out-of-state manufacturers. This means that, while you can't get beer delivered from a restaurant or store within the state, you can order beer and wine for delivery directly from an out-of-state manufacturer, as long as you follow certain restrictions.

For direct shipments of beer and wine to Delaware residents, the order must be accepted by an individual aged 21 or older. Wine orders are limited to 60 750 ml bottles per year, and beer orders are restricted to 6 cases of 12 oz bottles per year. Deliveries must go from the manufacturer to a licensed wholesaler, then to a licensed retailer, before reaching the customer.

While Delaware is not a dry state, and does not prohibit the production or sale of alcohol, it does retain the power to manage access to alcohol. The state gives select counties the power to go dry, but there are currently no dry counties or towns in Delaware, and the sale of alcohol is legal throughout the state.

The Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) controls every aspect of alcohol in Delaware, including manufacturing, licensing, selling, consumption, producing, distributing, and importing.

You can buy alcohol in bars and restaurants, package and liquor stores, and breweries and taprooms

In Delaware, you can buy alcohol from bars and restaurants, package and liquor stores, and breweries and taprooms.

Bars and restaurants in Delaware can sell beer, wine, and liquor between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. every day. Sales of alcohol can be for on-premise consumption or off-premise consumption. To-go alcohol orders must be accompanied by food.

Package and liquor stores in Delaware can sell beer, wine, and liquor every day. Their hours are from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, their hours are from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. All sales are for off-premise consumption.

Breweries and taprooms in Delaware can sell beer, wine, and liquor from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. every day. Sales of alcohol can be for either on or off-premise consumption.

Delaware is not a dry state and the sale of alcohol is legal throughout the state. However, there are some restrictions on when and where alcohol can be purchased. For example, off-premise retailers are not permitted to open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Day. Additionally, on election days when the polls are open, no retailer may sell alcohol.

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