Applying for a Liquor Licence
Each licence class has its own eligibility requirements and its own licence terms and conditions, outlined in the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulations.
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B.C.'s Liquor Control and Licensing Branch issues:
- Agent's Licences for independent liquor agents who market products from a variety of liquor manufacturers, and BC liquor manufacturers who want to sell their products off-site.
- Food-Primary Licences for selling liquor by the glass at businesses (restaurants) where the primary purpose is to serve food.
- Liquor-Primary Licences for selling liquor by the glass at businesses (pubs, bars, lounges, nightclubs, etc.) where the primary purpose is to sell liquor. Private clubs require a liquor-primary club licence.
- Manufacturer's Licences for making liquor at a winery, brewery or distillery (wineries can also apply for an endorsement to their manufacturer's licence to sell wine by the glass, at an on-site winery lounge).
- Special Occasion Licences for individuals and groups holding special events, such as community celebrations, weddings or banquets.
- UBrew/UVin Licences for businesses that sell their customers the ingredients, equipment and advice they need to make their own beer, wine, cider or coolers.
In addition, although no new licences are available at this time:
