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Alcohol laws in Bear, Delaware

Bear is a census designated place, which means it does not have a government of its own. This page reflects the hours of sale in Bear and other unincorporated areas in New Castle County.

Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

AM PM AM
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
alcohol sales permitted beer and wine alcohol sales not permitted

In Bear, a census designated place in New Castle 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.

Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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.