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Alcohol laws in Otsego County, New York

The information on this page applies generally throughout Otsego County, although in some limited cases the laws in effect in incorporated places within Otsego County may differ from what is shown here.

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

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In unincorporated areas in Otsego County, New York, packaged liquor may be sold between noon and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 8:00 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Saturday.

Packaged beer and wine may be sold between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., any day of the week.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Christmas. The sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on Christmas Day.


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

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Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants at the following times:
  • Sunday: noon to 1:00 a.m.
  • Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:

New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 2:00 a.m.