utah liquor laws
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Getting a drink in Utah isn't as difficult as what you might have heard. Whether you're looking for a local brew or just a glass of wine, you won't be left high and dry.

Beer
You can purchase 3.2% beer at the grocery and convenience stores. 3.2% beer is also served in restaurants that only have beer licenses. Full-strength beer is for sale at state liquor stores (see addresses below) and is sold in private clubs and restaurants with liquor licenses.

Wine
Wine is served in restaurants and private clubs and can be purchased at the state liquor stores.

Liquor
You can buy liquor at state liquor stores and purchase it by the drink in most restaurants (if you order food) and all private clubs (without ordering food).

State Liquor Store Locations In Park City
Remember: Liquor stores are closed on Sundays, state & federal holidays.

1901 Sidewinder Dr. Prospector Square
This is the largest liquor store in Park City with one of the best wine selections in Utah.
Hours are 10am-8pm Mon - Sat. 649-7254

524 Main Street Hours are 11am-10pm. Mon. - Sat. 649-3293

Kimball Plaza at Kimball Junction Hours are 11am-7pm. Mon. - Sat. 658-0890

Private Club Membership
Visitors (21 and over) may purchase a temporary membership to any private club for $4, enabling them to enter and consume alcoholic beverages. The visitors' card is valid for three weeks from the date of purchase. Alternatively, a member can sponsor a guest provided that there is a pre-existing relationship between guest and sponsor. The sponsor is required to remain in the club while the sponsored guest is present.

Brown Bagging/Unfinished Wine
Subject to the discretion of the establishment, patrons may pay a corkage fee allowing them to bring in their own bottled wine to licensed restaurants and private clubs for on premise consumption. Patrons may carry out unfinished wine from a restaurant or private club provided that the bottle has been re-corked.

Basic Utah Liquor Licenses

Off Sale License
Grocery and convenience stores may sell 3.2 percent beer. State liquor stores sell liquor, wine and beer with higher than 3.2 percent alcohol.

Tavern License
Patrons over 21 may be served 3.2 percent beer on premises with or without a food order.

Private Club License
Patrons who pay a nominal fee may be served liquor by the drink, wine or beer with or without a food order.

Restaurant License
Patrons who are eating a meal may be served liquor by the drink, wine or beer.

 

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