Liquor Store Near Me
Searching for a liquor store near me? Our GPS finder locates every nearby bottle shop, off-licence, and wine merchant within 5 km — with phone numbers to confirm opening hours.
Liquor Store Near Me — State Laws, Local Hours, and Where to Actually Find One
Liquor store availability is one of the most geographically and legally variable things you can search for. In some US states it's in every grocery store. In others it's state-run monopoly stores with limited hours. In some countries it barely exists. Our GPS finder queries OpenStreetMap for shop=alcohol and shop=wine within 5 km and shows you every mapped option. Whether that's a proper bottle shop, a wine merchant, or a grocery with a liquor section depends entirely on where you are.
Liquor Store Rules by Region — Why Hours Matter More Than Distance
| Region | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Most US states | Dedicated liquor stores with state-set closing times (often 9–10pm) |
| Some US states (CA, FL, TX) | Alcohol in grocery stores — wider hours |
| Pennsylvania, Utah, others | State-run stores only, limited hours, no Sundays in some |
| UK | Supermarkets and off-licences, closing times vary |
| India | State-dependent, dry days on national holidays |
| Scandinavia | State monopoly (Systembolaget/Vinmonopolet), closed Sundays |
The most useful thing about this tool is not finding the nearest store — it's finding the nearest store AND calling ahead to confirm they're open right now, because liquor store hours are inconsistent in a way that grocery stores aren't. The phone number is the real value here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are wine shops and beer shops included?
Yes — wine merchants, beer bottle shops, and specialty alcohol retailers all appear when tagged in OSM. The shop=wine and shop=alcohol tags capture most of them.
Are duty-free shops included?
Duty-free shops at airports may appear if tagged. For airport-specific needs, use our airport finder to locate the terminal first.