Liquor licence by business type
There are many types of Liquor licences in NSW. These range from on premises to small bar to producer/wholesaler. Learn how common business types correspond to specific licences, and how to identify the most appropriate licence for your business.
Below is a list of common business types and their corresponding liquor licences.
In addition to the table below see:
- What liquor licence do I need? Licence selection tool for your business.
- Apply for a liquor licence. Step by step guide to applying.
Common business types and corresponding liquor licences
Business | Licence type |
|---|---|
 Café or restaurant where supply of food is primary purpose of the business | On-premises – restaurant class |
 Pub or large bar with more than 120 patrons | Hotel or General bar |
 Small bar with under 120 patrons | Small bar |
 Bottle shop | Packaged - Bottle shop and delivery class |
 Winery | Producer / wholesaler |
 Nightclub | On-premises |
 Registered club, RSL or Diggers Club, golf club | Club |
 Online alcohol delivery | Packaged - delivery only class |
 Single function such as a ball, convention, or sporting event held by non-profit organisation | Limited licence – single function |
 Multiple functions such as a ball, convention, or sporting event held by non-profit organisation | Limited licence – multi-function |
 Selling or supplying alcohol at a trade fair such as a wine show or a food show | Limited licence – trade fair |
 Selling or supplying alcohol at a temporary or infrequent event, eg: annual 4-day arts festival, V8 supercar race, or international weekend conference | Limited licence – special event |
 Catering company | On-premises - catering class |
 Vessel | On-premises - vessel class |
Customising your licence
Licensees have the option to apply to customise their liquor licence, such as increasing standard trading hours, amending existing boundaries or applying for extended trading.
This is done by applying for relevant authorisations and exemptions.
You can find out more about customising your licence on each licence information page listed above.