types of liquor licenses
There are a wide variety of liquor licenses and permits available for Colorado establishments and events. Below is a short list of the common liquor license types in Colorado:
Colorado Hotel & Restaurant License: Permits restaurants, and hotels with restaurant facilities, to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors to the public for consumption within the licensed premises
Colorado Tavern License: Permits the sale to the public of malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors to the public for consumption within the licensed premises.
Colorado Beer & Wine License: Permits the sale of malt and vinous liquors only to the public for consumption on the licensed premises.
Colorado Brew Pub License: Allows sale and consumption on premises of malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors, and permits the manufacture of malt liquor on the licensed premises. Malt liquor which is manufactured on licensed premises may be sold for consumption on the premises, sold to an independent wholesale for distribution to other licensed retailers, or sold to the public in properly labeled sealed containers “to go.”
Colorado Retail Liquor Store License: Permits the sale to the public of malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors in sealed containers for consumption off the premises.
* information from Laszlo Law – “Liquor Licensing”*
Colorado classes of liquor licenses:
Arts Gallery Permit
Arts License
Bed & Breakfast Permit
Beer & Wine License
Brew Pub License
Club License
Distillery Pub License
Hotel & Restaurant License
Importer’s License
Limited Winery License
Liquor-Licensed Drugstore License
Liquor-Licensed Drugstore Manager’s Permit
Lodging & Entertainment License
Manufacturer’s License
Nonresident Manufacturers & Importers of Malt Liquor
Optional Premises License
Public Transportation System License
Racetrack License
Removal of Vinous Liquor from Licensed Premises
Retail Gaming Tavern License
Retail Liquor Store License
Tavern License
Vintner’s Restaurant License
Wholesaler’s License
Wine Festival Permit
Wine Packaging Permit
3.2% Beer License
* information from Laszlo Law – “Liquor Licensing”*
Please note that LiquorPros cannot provide legal advice to clients, and we highly recommend that you engage an attorney or reach out directly to the State of Colorado for any questions regarding what type of license your business needs to obtain. Need an attorney referral? We work with attorneys across the state of Colorado and can provide you with contact information. Contact us today!
Want to learn more about the Colorado Liquor Licensing Process? Below are some helpful links to the State of Colorado licensing division website. You can learn more about license types, laws, forms and fees in the links below:
State of Colorado Liquor Division
Colorado Liquor Licensing Forms