Can you bring your own alcohol onto a licensed premises?

You only require a licence if you are selling or supplying alcohol for people to drink. The consumption of alcohol is not licensable, so, for example, a restaurant could run a 'bring your own bottle' policy, charging a small fee to provide empty wine glasses, without requiring a licence from us.
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Can you take your own alcohol to pubs?

You certainly have no legal right to do so, and most pubs will not allow it. There is no law against it, so the landlord could allow you to do this if they chose. Most will not, as it will reduce their profits and might lead to other problems such as underage drinking.
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What is the bring your own alcohol policy?

BYOB describes a restaurant or event where guests are encouraged and allowed to bring their own alcoholic drinks. With a BYOB policy, guests can enjoy their preferred drink even if there is no alcohol on the menu.
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Can you bring your own mixer to a bar?

Not illegal. Just not permitted by the bar management unless you've obtained their permission in advance. Every time you use your own mixer, they're not selling you any.
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Can I bring my own wine to a restaurant UK?

Generally speaking no. Some restaurants don't have a licence to serve alcohol but do allow you to bring your own bottle and will provide glasses so you can drink it.
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Can an unlicensed restaurant charge corkage?

However, a licence is not needed to sell alcohol intended for consumption elsewhere, nor is it required to permit customers to consume alcohol purchased elsewhere on the premises. It is legal to charge corkage fees, as long as the fees are made transparent to customers.
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What does BYOB stand for?

BYOB or BYO is an initialism and acronym concerning alcohol or marijuana that means "bring your own bottle" or "bring your own booze", "bring your own beer", or for marijuana, "bring your own bud".
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Is BYOB legal in NYC?

Can I allow patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages (BYOB) to my restaurant? Yes, as long as the alcoholic beverage is covered under the establishment's license. For example, a customer cannot bring liquor into a restaurant that is only licensed for wine and beer.
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Can you bring your own alcohol to a restaurant in California?

If I don't get a license from ABC can I let people bring their own alcohol? No. As indicated above, if a business, such as a MEHK, provides a place for people to bring their own alcoholic beverages to consume in conjunction with a meal sold under the MEHK permit, a license is required from ABC.
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Is it OK to drink alone at a bar?

There is absolutely nothing embarrassing or strange about going to a bar by yourself. Arrive a little bit before the crowd is going to show up (if they're going to show up at all) to secure priority seating at the bar. Chat it up with the bartender if it's slow, or hang out with the other solo drinkers nearby.
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Can you sit in a pub without buying a drink?

Your seat could be used by someone buying rounds of food and drinks, that put profits in their register, and tips for the waitstaff. If you're with friends and they order drinks, I think it's fine if you choose not to order one. If you're there alone, that would be kinda weird to just sit there and order nothing.
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Can I serve free alcohol at my business?

Where there is no retail sale, there is no need to obtain an alcohol licence. If the alcohol is free to the end consumer, then it cannot be licensable as there will be no retail sale to them.
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What is another way to say bring your own alcohol?

Most people know what BYOB means as it has become very common for at home parties or bbqs. However, another way to say it would be “ we will be providing water and sodas but feel free to bring your beverage of choice to enjoy !” Let people know you will be serving 'a signature cocktail'*** drinks more to their liking.
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Can a pub serve a drunk person?

It is an offence to sell alcohol to a person that is already drunk. You can also refuse entry to the premises to a drunk person, with door staff able to assist should they be employed.
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Is it illegal to serve a triple shot?

In terms of weights and measures, the law simply requires that the spirits you mention are served in one of the following quantities: 25ml, 35ml or multiples of 25ml or 35ml. (That doesn't apply when gin, rum, vodka or whisky is served as a cocktail in a mixture with two or more other drinks.)
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Can I be barred from a pub for no reason?

A licensee retains the right under common law to exclude anyone from his premises for whatever reason, irrespective of whether the Pubwatch is taking action or not. Licensees have the common law right to exclude anyone from their premises for whatever reason provided it does not breach the discrimination legislation.
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Can a bar owner drink in their own bar in Texas?

According to TABC regulations, per seller/server certification training, no employee is to be drunk inside of the bar they work in, owner included. In the case of an owner or manager being drunk inside the establishment, they can lose their license to sell alcohol for it.
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How do you tip when you bring your own wine?

Tip accordingly.

"Tip 20% on the total bill," says Lewis. "If you are bringing a bottle of wine to a restaurant, it would be good manners to purchase a round of cocktails or after-dinner drinks. If the server served your bottle exceptionally well, then more would always be appreciated," says Lewis.
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Can under 21 drink with parents in New York?

Persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing alcohol or possessing alcohol with the intent to consume, unless the alcohol was given to that person by their parent or legal guardian. There is no law prohibiting persons under the age of 21 consuming alcohol that was given to them by their parent or legal guardian.
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Can you openly drink in NYC?

(THE ACTUAL PROHIBITED ACT:) No person shall drink or consume an alcoholic beverage, or possess, with intent to drink or consume, an open container containing an alcoholic beverage in any public place except at a block party, feast or similar function for which a permit has been obtained.
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Can passengers drink alcohol in a car in NYC?

New York State's Vehicle & Traffic Law prohibits any driver or passenger of a motor vehicle on a public highway from consuming an alcoholic beverage, or from possessing an open container containing an alcoholic beverage.
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Can you bring liquor to BYOB in NJ?

The relative scarcity and expense of consumption licenses has led many restaurants to instead turn to New Jersey's BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) law, which permits patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages to consume on unlicensed premises—those restaurants that do not have a liquor license.
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What does bring your own beer mean?

“BYOB” is short for “bring your own bottle” or “booze.” You may have received a party or barbecue invitation with the BYOB acronym on them. If a restaurant has a BYOB policy, the establishment allows guests to bring in their own alcohol.
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How does BYOB work in Texas?

There are no statewide bring-your-own-beverage (BYOB) laws in Texas. Check with your city or county for relevant local ordinances. State law does say it's illegal to bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises of the holder of a Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) or Private Club Registration Permit (N).
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