off-license

Alcohol retail shop

An off-license is a British term for a shop licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption elsewhere—off the premises.

Americans would call it a liquor store or package store.

The term can also describe the license itself: They applied for an off-license to sell wine.

Sometimes shortened to offie.

alcohol

spirits

Liquor or apparitions

  • wineFermented grape beverage
  • beerFermented grain drink
  • ciderPressed apple beverage

lager · ale · whiskey · vodka · gin · rum · brandy · champagne · prosecco · liqueur

British

pub

Licensed drinking establishment

Tesco · Sainsbury's · late-night · carry-out

purchase

takeaway

Core message retained

pre-drinks · supplies · chilled · multipack · deals · offers

establishment

shop

Retail sales venue

premises · counter · shelf · fridge · checkout · cashier · local

Categories
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consumption location

off-licensepub

Licensed drinking establishment

bar · tavern · public house · saloon · on-premises

licensing type

off-licenseliquor license

Authorization to sell alcohol

full license

Family

off, license, licence, licensed, unlicensed, licensing, licensee, licenser, licensor

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