Home Office
May 24
14:15
2024
Businesses such as pubs and restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol for customers to drink on the premises (on-sales).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government passed regulations allowing them to sell alcohol for takeaway, delivery and to drink in licensed pavement areas (off-sales), without changing their licence.
The regulations expire on 31 March 2025. This consultation sets out permanent options for alcohol licensing after this date.