Restaurants & bars
Licenses for alcohol consumed at the licensed premises. Some classes distinguish restaurants, taverns, hotels or entertainment venues.
Common license categories
Package & retail stores
Licenses for sealed alcoholic beverages sold for consumption elsewhere, often with separate rules for spirits versus beer and wine.
Beer, wine & special use
Many states offer narrower license classes for beer and wine, clubs, caterers, manufacturers, wholesalers or temporary events.
Active LLM markets
Select a market to view the state menu and available license categories currently organized by Liquor License Market.
How to compare two license classes
Compare the operating rights
- Beer and wine versus full liquor
- On-premise versus off-premise sales
- Hours and service restrictions
- Food-service or seating requirements
Compare the transfer economics
- Quota or unrestricted issuance
- Geographic transfer limits
- Transfer fees and local approvals
- Market supply and recent asking prices
Important: a familiar label such as “full liquor” can mean different things from one state to another. Always verify the exact statutory or administrative license class before relying on a listing description.
Find the right license category.
Use Browse Markets to start with a state, then narrow by license type and location.