{"id":33757,"date":"2025-05-22T12:40:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=33757"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:57:30","slug":"what-time-can-you-buy-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-time-can-you-buy-alcohol","title":{"rendered":"When Can You Sell Alcohol in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33757\" class=\"elementor elementor-33757\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d8033b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d8033b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dac2283\" data-id=\"dac2283\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-074cee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"074cee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You pop into Tesco at 9:30 am to grab a bottle of wine for later, but the aisle\u2019s roped off.<br \/>Later that day, you\u2019re firing up the grill and send someone for more cider, only to find the shop won\u2019t sell it yet.<br \/>So, what\u2019s going on?<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re a customer or a hospitality professional, these moments highlight a common confusion: when can you legally buy or sell alcohol in the UK?<\/p><p>If you work in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or run events, understanding the rules isn\u2019t just helpful, it\u2019s essential. This guide breaks down alcohol sale times across the UK, so you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-buying-alcohol-uk-supermarket-sale-hours.webp\" alt=\"Woman buying alcohol in a UK supermarket during permitted sale hours\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-buying-alcohol-uk-supermarket-sale-hours.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-buying-alcohol-uk-supermarket-sale-hours-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-buying-alcohol-uk-supermarket-sale-hours-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c438e5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c438e5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Understanding Alcohol Sale Times in the UK<\/strong><\/h2><p>There\u2019s no single UK-wide rule for when alcohol can be sold. Instead, alcohol sale times are set by your local council and detailed in your premises licence. Selling alcohol outside your approved hours is illegal and can lead to fines, license suspension, or criminal charges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef9e791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef9e791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Alcohol Sale Times in England and Wales<\/strong><\/h2><p>In England and Wales, businesses must follow the times listed on their premises licence. That means some venues, like large supermarkets, may be able to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, while others might be limited to 8 am\u201311 pm or less.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7814f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e7814f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sunday Trading<\/h3><p>Sunday trading laws apply to large shops (over 280 square metres), restricting them to open for just six consecutive hours <strong>between 10 am and 6 pm<\/strong>, which limits when alcohol can be sold.<br \/>So, can you buy alcohol in the morning? <strong>Yes, if the business is licensed for it<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Hosting a one-off event like a wedding or birthday? A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) lets you sell alcohol for up to 168 hours, as long as fewer than 500 people attend. For a quick overview, check out<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/do-you-need-an-alcohol-licence-for-a-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our full guide to TENs in this article<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05b432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b05b432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Alcohol Sale Times in Scotland<\/strong><\/h2><p>In Scotland, the rules are stricter:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Shops and supermarkets:<\/strong> Can only sell alcohol between 10 am and 10 pm<\/li><li><strong>Bars and pubs:<\/strong> Hours vary by licence, often until midnight or later<\/li><\/ul><p>Scotland also bans <strong>multi-buy alcohol promotions<\/strong> in shops and requires ID checks for anyone who looks under 25 (Challenge 25).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4715fba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4715fba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Alcohol Sale Times in Northern Ireland<\/strong><\/h2><p>Northern Ireland has the most restricted rules:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Shops and supermarkets:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Mon\u2013Sat:<\/strong> 11:30 am to 11 pm<\/li><li><strong>Sunday:<\/strong> 12:30 pm to 10 pm<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Bars and restaurants:<\/strong> Must follow strict licensing hours, and new licences are limited unless an existing one is given up.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c7535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92c7535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why These Times Matter for Hospitality Businesses<\/strong><\/h2><p>Selling alcohol outside your licensed hours can result in:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Fines up to \u00a320,000<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Losing your licence<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Criminal prosecution<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Sticking to your permitted hours protects your business, staff, and reputation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a078167 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a078167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Types of Alcohol Licences You Might Need<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c806d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74c806d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/premises-licence-guide-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premises Licence<\/a><\/h3><p>It covers the physical location (e.g., bar, shop, hotel). It outlines:<\/p><ul><li>Hours of alcohol sale<\/li><li>Activities permitted (e.g. live music)<\/li><li>Licensing conditions (e.g. CCTV, door staff)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e3c1f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e3c1f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Personal Licence<\/h3><p>Held by the person responsible for alcohol sales. <strong>Every premises needs at least one <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)<\/a><\/span><\/strong> with a personal licence.<\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><p><strong>Manage Alcohol Sales Legally and Confidently<\/strong><\/p><p>To oversee alcohol sales at a licensed venue, you\u2019ll need to be named as a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). The first step? Getting your Personal Licence starts with recognised training.<\/p><p>At Hurak, we make the process simple, fast, and stress-free.<\/p><p>\u2705 <strong>Step 1: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/aplh-personal-licence-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the Level 2 APLH Personal Licence Course<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/strong>Gain the knowledge you need to pass the exam and meet the legal requirement for holding a Personal Licence.<\/p><p>\u2705 <strong>Step 2: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/aplh-personal-licence-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Your Personal Licence<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/strong>Once you pass the course, submit your application to your local council.<\/p><p>After that, you can be named as the DPS on a Premises Licence and start managing alcohol sales legally and confidently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c9411f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c9411f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/do-you-need-an-alcohol-licence-for-a-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporary Event Notice (TEN)<\/a><\/h3><p>For short-term events where alcohol will be sold, ike weddings or festivals, with under 500 attendees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54de298 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54de298\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Alcohol Sale Times by Type of Business<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9c38ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9c38ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Pubs, Bars &amp; Restaurants<\/h3><p>Often licensed from 10 am to 11 pm or later (some till 2 am). Serving hot food or drinks after 11 pm? You may need a late-night refreshment licence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c27722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c27722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Hotels<\/h3><p>Can often sell alcohol 24\/7 to guests via room service or minibars, depending on their premises licence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06bc4db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06bc4db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Shops &amp; Supermarkets<\/h3><ul><li><strong>England &amp; Wales:<\/strong> Sale times vary; some open 24\/7<\/li><li><strong>Scotland:<\/strong> 10 am to 10 pm only<\/li><li><strong>Northern Ireland:<\/strong> Restricted daily times<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2861607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2861607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Can You Buy Alcohol Early in the Morning?<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Yes, but only in certain areas.<\/strong><br \/>In England, some shops can sell alcohol from <strong>6 am<\/strong> or earlier if their licence allows. In <strong>Scotland<\/strong>, sales before <strong>10 am<\/strong> are prohibited. In Northern Ireland, sales before <strong>11:30 am (Monday\u2013Saturday)<\/strong> and <strong>12:30 pm (Sunday)<\/strong> are prohibited.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77b12c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77b12c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Can You Sell Alcohol Late at Night?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Only if your premises licence allows it. Some venues are licensed until midnight or beyond. For one-off events, you can apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-licences\/temporary-events-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Temporary Event Notice (TEN<\/span>)<\/a> to extend your hours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0c29f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be0c29f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Alcohol at Events and Festivals<\/strong><\/h2><p>Selling alcohol at an event? You\u2019ll need permission.<\/p><ul><li>For<strong> one-time events<\/strong> (e.g. weddings, pop-ups): Apply for a TEN<\/li><li>For <strong>recurring events <\/strong>or<strong> permanent venues<\/strong>: A <strong>full premises licence<\/strong> is recommended.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> A TEN allows alcohol sales for up to <strong>168 hours<\/strong> for events with fewer than <strong>500 people<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e7f16e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e7f16e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Happens If You Break the Rules?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you sell alcohol without the proper licence, or outside permitted hours, you could:<\/p><ul><li>Be fined up to <strong>\u00a320,000<\/strong><\/li><li>Lose your licence<\/li><li>Be prosecuted<\/li><\/ul><p>You must also<strong> never:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Sell alcohol to someone <strong>under 18<\/strong><\/li><li>Serve alcohol to someone who is <strong>already drunk<\/strong><\/li><li>Ignore any conditions listed in your licence<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><strong>Tips for Staying Compliant in Hospitality<\/strong><br \/><br \/>\u2705 Know your exact licensed hours<br \/>\u2705 Check your premises licence regularly<br \/>\u2705 Follow Challenge 25: ask for ID if someone looks under 25<br \/>\u2705 Put up clear signs with your alcohol sale hours<br \/>\u2705 Train your staff and keep updated logs<br \/>\u2705 Contact your local council if you&#8217;re unsure<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6706be0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6706be0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2><p>Navigating the UK&#8217;s alcohol licensing laws can be complex, with variations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. For hospitality professionals, understanding these differences is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties. Whether you&#8217;re managing a pub, running a hotel, or organising an event, staying informed about your specific licensing hours and regulations is essential.<\/p><p>By familiarising yourself with the licensing requirements and seeking guidance from local authorities when needed, you can operate confidently within the legal framework. This not only protects your business but also upholds the standards of the hospitality industry.<\/p><p>Remember, responsible alcohol service is the cornerstone of good hospitality. By adhering to the rules and maintaining best practices, you contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment for all.<\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;\"><strong>Need a Premises Licence?<\/strong><br \/>Hurak can handle the entire application process on your behalf, saving you time, hassle, and paperwork.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/premises-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Apply for a Premises Licence<\/span><\/a> with Hurak<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e55ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14e55ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><h4>What\u2019s the earliest you can buy alcohol in the UK?<\/h4><ul><li>England &amp; Wales: Depending on the premises licence, some shops can sell alcohol 24 hours a day<\/li><li>Scotland: 10 am<\/li><li>Northern Ireland: 11:30 am (Mon\u2013Sat), 12:30 pm (Sun)<\/li><\/ul><h4>Can you sell alcohol without a licence?<\/h4><p><strong>No.<\/strong> You must have the appropriate licence. If you&#8217;re running a short-term event, you need a <strong>TEN.<\/strong> For regular alcohol sales, a <strong>premises licence <\/strong>and a<strong> personal licence holder<\/strong> are required.<\/p><h4>Do you need a licence to give away alcohol?<\/h4><p><strong>Yes, in most cases<\/strong>. Even if alcohol is given away for \u201cfree,\u201d if it\u2019s part of a ticket price or included with a purchase, a licence is usually required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You pop into Tesco at 9:30 am to grab a bottle of wine for later, but the aisle\u2019s roped off.Later that day, you\u2019re firing up the grill and send someone for more cider, only to find the shop won\u2019t sell it yet.So, what\u2019s going on? 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