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Alcohol in licensed pavement areas
The government is considering options to make it easier for hospitality businesses to sell alcohol to drink in licensed pavement areas.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Businesses such as pubs and restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol for customers to drink on the premises (‘on-sales’).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government passed regulations allowing them to sell alcohol for takeaway, delivery and to drink in licensed pavement areas (‘off-sales’), without changing their licence.
The regulations expire on 31 March 2025. This consultation sets out permanent options for alcohol licensing after this date.
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