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Where can you buy alcohol late in Connecticut?

The latest anything sells in Connecticut is 2 a.m., at bars and restaurants.That is the outside edge the law allows. An individual shop may close earlier, and none may sell later.

Beer in Connecticut

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Connecticut, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Package stores

Legal hours to buy beer in Connecticut, package stores, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy beer in Connecticut, bars and restaurants, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Thursday
  • 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Wine in Connecticut

Package stores

Legal hours to buy wine in Connecticut, package stores, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy wine in Connecticut, bars and restaurants, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Thursday
  • 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Liquor in Connecticut

Package stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in Connecticut, package stores, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Saturday
  • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy liquor in Connecticut, bars and restaurants, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Monday to Thursday
  • 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next morning)
These are the outer limits set by state law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than the hours shown, never longer.

Common questions

What is the latest you can buy alcohol in Connecticut?
The latest anything sells in Connecticut is 2 a.m., at bars and restaurants.
Which shops stay open latest in Connecticut?
Bars and restaurants, which the law lets run until 2 a.m.

Sources

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