Liquor License FeedVermont liquor license types, in plain words
What each DLL license or permit allows, in the statute's own words, with a note on who usually holds it. Every filing on the Vermont page is labeled this way.
First Class · Third Class · Second Class · Outside Consumption · First Class Hotel · First Class Restaurant · Outside Consumption Limited · First Class Outside Consumption · Third Class Hotel · First Class Club · Third Class Club · Commercial Catering · Caterer's License
Restaurant or bar, beer and wine (First Class)
“First-class license” means a license permitting the licensee to sell malt beverages, vinous beverages, and … for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A restaurant or bar pouring beer and wine. Most also file a Third Class license for spirits.
Restaurant or bar, spirits (Third Class)
“Third-class license” means a license granted by the Board of Liquor and Lottery permitting the licensee to sell spirits and fortified wines for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A restaurant or bar adding a full bar. Often filed with a First Class license for the same place.
Store, beer and wine to go (Second Class)
“Second-class license” means a license permitting the licensee to export and to sell malt beverages, vinous beverages, … for consumption off the premises for which the license is granted.
A grocery, general store, gas station or beverage shop.
Outdoor drinking area (Outside Consumption Permit)
“Outside consumption permit” means a permit granted by the Division of Liquor Control allowing the holder of a … to allow for consumption of alcoholic beverages in a delineated outside area.
A patio or deck added to a First Class license. Filed alone, it is not a new place.
Hotel or inn, beer and wine (First Class Hotel)
“First-class license” means a license permitting the licensee to sell malt beverages, vinous beverages, and … for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A hotel, inn or lodge with a bar or dining room.
Restaurant, beer and wine (First Class)
“First-class license” means a license permitting the licensee to sell malt beverages, vinous beverages, and … for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A restaurant pouring beer and wine with meals.
Outdoor drinking area, limited (Outside Consumption Limited Permit)
“Outside consumption permit” means a permit granted by the Division of Liquor Control allowing the holder of a … to allow for consumption of alcoholic beverages in a delineated outside area.
A patio or deck added to a First Class license. Filed alone, it is not a new place.
Outdoor drinking area (First Class Outside Consumption Permit)
“Outside consumption permit” means a permit granted by the Division of Liquor Control allowing the holder of a … to allow for consumption of alcoholic beverages in a delineated outside area.
A patio or deck added to a First Class license. Filed alone, it is not a new place.
Hotel or inn, spirits (Third Class Hotel)
“Third-class license” means a license granted by the Board of Liquor and Lottery permitting the licensee to sell spirits and fortified wines for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A hotel, inn or lodge with a full bar.
Private club, beer and wine (First Class Club)
“First-class license” means a license permitting the licensee to sell malt beverages, vinous beverages, and … for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A members' club, such as a veterans' post, lodge or golf club.
Private club, spirits (Third Class Club)
“Third-class license” means a license granted by the Board of Liquor and Lottery permitting the licensee to sell spirits and fortified wines for consumption only on the premises for which the license is granted.
A members' club with a full bar.
Caterer, drinks at events (Commercial Catering)
“Commercial catering license” means a license granted by the Board of Liquor and Lottery permitting a business … to sell alcoholic beverages at a function previously approved by the local control commissioners.
A caterer with its own kitchen serving drinks at weddings and events.
Restaurant catering events (Caterer's License)
“Caterer’s license” means a license issued by the Board of Liquor and Lottery authorizing the holder of a first-class … to serve alcoholic beverages at a function pursuant to section 241 of this title.
An existing First Class licensee serving drinks at events off its premises.
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/07/001/00002, checked 2026-11-04.
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