Wisconsin Alcohol Laws and Information

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Wisconsin alcohol age to sell or serve

  • Age to consume: 21
  • Age to serve: 18
  • Age to sell (retail): 18
  • Age to pour: 18

What time can you buy alcohol in Wisconsin?

  • On-Premise Establishment Hours of Operation
    • Sunday thru Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 2 a.m. (the next day)
    • Friday & Saturday  6:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. (the next day)
    • There is no closing time for the New Year's holiday.
    • No carryout sales between 12:00 midnight - 6:00 am - local ordinances may further restrict carry-out sales hours
  • Off-Premise Hours of Operationmale and female bartender at the bar counter in restaurant
    •   Wine & Liquor
      • Monday thru Sunday, 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
      • Wine Sampling from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm
    •   Beer
      • Monday thru Sunday, 6:00 a.m. until Midnight
      • Beer Sampling from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm

We have another page to answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Wisconsin alcohol laws.