In unincorporated areas in Sussex County, Delaware, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between noon and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
Easter. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Easter Sunday.
Thanksgiving. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Christmas Day.
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Alcohol laws in Sussex County, Delaware
The information on this page applies to unincorporated areas in Sussex County. The laws in effect in incorporated places within Sussex County may differ from what is shown here.
- Bethany Beach
- Bethel
- Blades
- Bridgeville
- Dagsboro
- Delmar
- Dewey Beach
- Ellendale
- Fenwick Island
- Frankford
- Georgetown
- Greenwood
- Henlopen Acres
- Laurel
- Lewes
- Long Neck
- Milford
- Millsboro
- Millville
- Milton
- Ocean View
- Rehoboth Beach
- Seaford
- Selbyville
- Slaughter Beach
- South Bethany
Italics = census designated place
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alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., any day of the week.
Source: Del. Code tit. 4, sec. 709.