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What time can you buy beer in Wisconsin?

6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.The outer limit set by Wisconsin law. A city or county may require earlier closing, so the hours where you are can be shorter than this, never longer.
  • Grocery and convenience: 6 a.m. to midnight
  • Package store: 6 a.m. to midnight
  • Bar or restaurant: 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Grocery and convenience

Legal hours to buy beer in Wisconsin at a grocery or convenience store, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to midnight
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 store

Legal hours to buy beer in Wisconsin at a package store, by day of week
DayLatest legal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to midnight
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.

Bar or restaurant

Legal hours to buy beer in Wisconsin at a bar or restaurant, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Monday to Thursday
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)
Friday to Saturday
  • 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. (next morning)
Sunday
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Common questions

What time can you buy beer in Wisconsin?
6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. at the outside. That is the limit state law sets, and a city or county may require earlier closing, so check locally if you are close to the edge.
What time can you buy beer at a grocery or convenience store in Wisconsin?
6 a.m. to midnight.
What time can you buy beer at a package store in Wisconsin?
6 a.m. to midnight.
What time can you buy beer at a bar or restaurant in Wisconsin?
6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
What time do they start selling beer in Wisconsin?
6 a.m. That is the earliest any outlet may sell, and some open later by choice.
What time on Sunday can you buy beer in Wisconsin?
It depends on the outlet: 6 a.m. to midnight, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The table above shows which is which.
Can you buy beer before noon on Sunday in Wisconsin?
Yes. Sunday beer sales may begin at 6 a.m. in Wisconsin, which is before noon.
What is the latest you can buy beer in Wisconsin?
Midnight. Not every outlet stays open that late, so the window above shows which does.

Sources

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