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Where can you buy alcohol late in Kentucky?

Kentucky sets no statewide closing time. Your city or county decides how late anything sells.

Beer in Kentucky

Grocery and convenience stores

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Package stores

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Bars and restaurants

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Wine in Kentucky

Grocery and convenience stores

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky grocery stores and gas stations cannot sell wine or spirits at all - state law bars them from holding the licence. Look for a package store. Beer is different and may be sold in groceries where local rules allow.

Package stores

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Bars and restaurants

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Liquor in Kentucky

Grocery and convenience stores

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky grocery stores and gas stations cannot sell wine or spirits at all - state law bars them from holding the licence. Look for a package store. Beer is different and may be sold in groceries where local rules allow.

Package stores

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Bars and restaurants

Your city or county sets these hours

Kentucky sets no hours your store must follow. Your city or county decides, and local hours run both later and earlier than the state's default. Some Kentucky territories are dry and prohibit alcohol sales entirely.

Common questions

What is the latest you can buy alcohol in Kentucky?
Kentucky sets no statewide closing time. Your city or county decides how late anything sells.

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