New York liquor license types, in plain words

Restaurant liquor (OP)

Restaurant, Liquor (class 340). "Allows a person to sell beer, cider, mead, wine, wine products, and liquor for on premises consumption from a premises being operated as a restaurant."

Full bar in a restaurant; the OP license reps ask about first.

Grocery beer & wine products (AX)

Grocery Store, Beer & Wine Products (class 81). "Allows a person to sell beer, cider and wine products for off premises consumption from a premises being operated as a grocery store."

Grocery, deli or bodega selling beer, cider and wine coolers to go.

Food & beverage business, liquor

Food & Beverage Business, Liquor (class 370).

Full bar at a bar, tavern or other food-and-drink spot that is not a restaurant.

Liquor store (L)

Liquor Store, Liquor (class 100). "Allows a person to sell wine, liquor and cider for off premises consumption from a premises solely devoted to do so."

Package store; wine and spirits to go, no beer.

Catering establishment, liquor

Catering Establishment, Liquor (class 346).

Banquet hall or event venue pouring the full bar for private events.

Restaurant wine (RW)

Restaurant, Wine (class 240). "Allows a person to sell beer, cider, mead, wine, and wine products for on premises consumption from a premises being operated as a restaurant."

Beer and wine only in a restaurant; no spirits.

Restaurant beer (EB)

Restaurant, Beer (class 111). "Allows a person to sell beer, cider, and mead for on premises consumption from a premises being operated as a restaurant."

Beer and cider only in a restaurant.

Restaurant (on-premises)

Restaurant (LEAP classes 340 Liquor, 240 Wine and 111 Beer). "Allows a person to sell beer, cider, mead, wine, wine products, and liquor for on premises consumption from a premises being operated as a restaurant."

A restaurant license; the class number in the record says whether it is liquor, wine or beer.

Summer restaurant liquor

Summer Restaurant, Liquor (class 341).

Seasonal full bar in a restaurant.

Summer restaurant (seasonal)

Summer Restaurant (LEAP classes 341 Liquor, 241 Wine and 112 Beer).

Seasonal restaurant license.

Restaurant brewer

Restaurant Brewer, Liquor (class 416).

Brewpub; brews on site and pours the full bar.

Restaurant brewer

Restaurant Brewer, Liquor (class 416).

Brewpub; brews on site and pours the full bar.

Food & beverage business, wine

Food & Beverage Business, Wine (class 267).

Beer and wine at a bar or cafe; no spirits.

Food & beverage business, beer

Food & Beverage Business, Beer (class 138).

Beer and cider only.

Food & beverage business (on-premises)

Food & Beverage Business (LEAP classes 370 Liquor, 267 Wine and 138 Beer).

Bar, tavern or similar; the class number says whether it is liquor, wine or beer.

Summer food & beverage business (seasonal)

Summer Food & beverage business (LEAP classes 371 Liquor, 268 Wine and 139 Beer).

Seasonal bar or tavern license.

Catering establishment, wine

Catering Establishment, Wine (class 246).

Event venue, beer and wine only.

Catering establishment

Catering Establishment (LEAP classes 346 Liquor, 246 Wine and 117 Beer).

Banquet or event venue; the class number says the product tier.

Summer catering establishment (seasonal)

Summer Catering Establishment (LEAP classes 347 Liquor, 247 Wine and 118 Beer).

Seasonal event venue.

Off-premises caterer

Off Premises Caterer, Liquor (class 101).

Caterer serving at other people's venues.

Off-premises caterer

Off Premises Caterer, Liquor (class 101).

Caterer serving at other people's venues.

Hotel liquor (HL)

Hotel, Liquor (class 343). "Allows a person to serve alcoholic beverages in a hotel for on premises consumption."

Hotel bar and room service, full bar.

Hotel wine

Hotel, Wine (class 243).

Hotel, beer and wine only.

Hotel

Hotel (LEAP classes 343 Liquor, 243 Wine and 114 Beer). "Allows a person to serve alcoholic beverages in a hotel for on premises consumption."

Hotel license; the class number says the product tier.

Summer hotel liquor (seasonal)

Summer Hotel Liquor, Liquor (class 344).

Seasonal hotel bar.

Club liquor (CL)

Club, Liquor (class 349). "Allows the service of alcoholic beverages by a not for profit corporation or fraternal organization."

Members-only club, full bar.

Club (members only)

Club (LEAP classes 349 Liquor, 249 Wine and 120 Beer). "Allows the service of alcoholic beverages by a not for profit corporation or fraternal organization."

Nonprofit or fraternal club; the class number says the product tier.

Summer club (seasonal)

Summer Club (LEAP classes 350 Liquor, 250 Wine and 121 Beer).

Seasonal members-only club.

For-profit club

For-profit Club (SLA pending-licenses dataset class 425).

A private club run as a business rather than a nonprofit.

Cabaret liquor

Cabaret, Liquor (class 417). "Allows a person to serve beer, wine, liquor and cider upon a premises specializing in musical entertainment."

Music venue or nightclub with a full bar.

Cabaret (music venue)

Cabaret, Liquor (class 417). "Allows a person to serve beer, wine, liquor and cider upon a premises specializing in musical entertainment."

Music venue or nightclub with a full bar.

Night club, liquor

Night Club, Liquor (class 388).

Nightclub with a full bar.

Night club

Night Club (LEAP classes 388 Liquor, 285 Wine and 156 Beer).

Nightclub; the class number says the product tier.

Bottle club

Bottle Club, Liquor (class 415). "Allows a person to provide alcoholic beverages at no cost" or permit patrons to bring their own.

BYOB or free-pour club; no retail sales.

Bottle club

Bottle Club, Liquor (class 415). "Allows a person to provide alcoholic beverages at no cost" or permit patrons to bring their own.

BYOB or free-pour club; no retail sales.

Vessel, liquor

Vessel, Liquor (class 361). "Allows a person to serve alcoholic beverages upon a vessel used for transportation."

Boat bar, full liquor.

Vessel (boat)

Vessel (LEAP classes 361 Liquor, 255 Wine and 126 Beer). "Allows a person to serve alcoholic beverages upon a vessel used for transportation."

Boat bar; the class number says the product tier.

Summer vessel (seasonal boat)

Summer Vessel (LEAP classes 362 Liquor, 256 Wine and 127 Beer).

Seasonal boat bar.

Railroad car

Railroad car (LEAP classes 358 Liquor, 252 Wine and 123 Beer).

Train bar car.

Theatre

Legitimate theatre (LEAP classes 373 Liquor, 270 Wine and 141 Beer).

Live theatre bar.

Golf venue

Golf Venue (LEAP classes 391 Liquor, 288 Wine and 159 Beer).

Golf course clubhouse or course bar.

Ice skating venue

Ice Skating Venue (LEAP classes 403 Liquor, 300 Wine and 171 Beer).

Rink bar.

Bowling alley

Bowling Establishment (LEAP classes 382 Liquor, 279 Wine and 150 Beer).

Bowling alley bar.

Stadium, arena or expo venue

Athletic/Sporting Event/Expositions/Large Gathering Venue (LEAP classes 409 Liquor, 309 Wine and 177 Beer).

Arena, stadium or expo hall concessions.

Outdoor stadium

Outdoor Athletic Fields and Stadiums (LEAP classes 186 Beer, 306 Wine and 419 Liquor).

Ballpark or outdoor field concessions.

Summer concert hall (seasonal)

Summer Concert Hall (LEAP classes 377 Liquor, 274 Wine and 145 Beer).

Seasonal concert venue bar.

Grocery beer (A)

Grocery Store, Beer (class 71). "Allows a person to sell beer and cider for off premises consumption from a premises being operated as a grocery store."

Grocery or bodega selling beer and cider to go.

Grocery store (beer to go)

Grocery Store (LEAP classes 81 Beer & Wine Products and 71 Beer). "Allows a person to sell beer and cider for off premises consumption from a premises being operated as a grocery store."

Grocery, deli or bodega beer license; class 81 adds wine products.

Drug store beer & wine products (DX)

Drug Store, Beer & Wine Products (class 82). "Allows a person to sell beer, cider and wine products for off premises consumption from a New York State licensed drug store."

Pharmacy chain selling beer and wine products to go.

Drug store (beer to go)

Drug Store (LEAP classes 82 Beer & Wine Products and 72 Beer). "Allows a person to sell beer and cider for off premises consumption from a premises being operated as a New York State licensed drug store."

Pharmacy beer license.

Liquor store (L)

Liquor Store, Liquor (class 100). "Allows a person to sell wine, liquor and cider for off premises consumption from a premises solely devoted to do so."

Package store; wine and spirits to go, no beer.

Wine store (W)

Wine Store, Wine (class 91). "Allows a person to sell wine and cider for off premises consumption from a premises solely devoted to do so."

Wine-only shop.

Wine store (W)

Wine Store, Wine (class 91). "Allows a person to sell wine and cider for off premises consumption from a premises solely devoted to do so."

Wine-only shop.

Roadside farm market

Roadside Farm Market, Wine (class 92). "Allows a person to sell wine for off premises consumption from a roadside farm market being operated on a farm."

Farm stand selling wine.

Farm brewery

Farm Brewer, Beer (class 15).

NY-ingredient brewery with tasting-room and self-distribution rights.

Microbrewery

Micro-Brewer, Beer (class 14).

Small brewery; sells to wholesalers and at the brewery.

Microbrewery (3-year license)

Micro-Brewer 3 Year, Beer (class 18).

Same as a microbrewery, on a three-year term.

Brewery

Brewer, Beer (class 13).

Full-size brewery.

Farm winery

Farm winery, Wine (class 32).

NY-grape winery with tasting room and retail rights.

Micro farm winery

MicroFarm Winery, Wine (class 37).

Very small NY-grape winery.

Winery

Winery, Wine (class 31).

Winery not limited to NY fruit.

Farm cidery

Farm Cidery, Cider (class 25).

NY-apple cidery with tasting-room rights.

Farm meadery

Farm Meadery, Mead (class 21).

NY-honey meadery.

Farm distillery (Class D)

Distiller Class D (Farm Distiller), Liquor (class 56).

Small NY-ingredient distillery with tasting-room rights.

Micro-distillery (Class A-1)

Distiller Class A-1 (Micro-distiller), Liquor (class 52).

Small distillery.

Micro-rectifier (Class B-1)

Distiller Class B-1 (Micro-rectifier), Liquor (class 54).

Small blender and bottler of spirits.

Wine direct shipper

Direct Shipper, Wine (class 36).

Out-of-state winery shipping to NY consumers; no premises here.

Not in the feed: nobody sells to these the way they sell to a bar or store.

Beer wholesaler

Wholesale Beer, Beer (class 2).

Beer distributor.

Not in the feed: nobody sells to these the way they sell to a bar or store.

Beer wholesaler with retail

Wholesale Beer (Retail), Beer (class 1).

Beer distributor that also sells to the public.

Not in the feed: nobody sells to these the way they sell to a bar or store.

Wine wholesaler

Wholesale Wine, Wine (class 7).

Wine distributor.

Not in the feed: nobody sells to these the way they sell to a bar or store.

Liquor wholesaler

Wholesale Liquor, Liquor (class 9).

Spirits distributor.

Not in the feed: nobody sells to these the way they sell to a bar or store.

Importer

Importer (class 11).

Brings product into the state for wholesalers.

Not in the feed: nobody sells to these the way they sell to a bar or store.

Brand owner

Brand Owner (SLA pending-licenses dataset class 57).

Owns a brand and sells through licensed wholesalers; no premises to call on.