Under Connecticut state law, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Day. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on New Year's Day.
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 Connecticut
This page reflects the default hours of sale in Connecticut. The laws in effect in any of the numerous cities, boroughs, and towns within Litchfield County may be more restrictive than what is shown here.
- Bantam
- Bethlehem Village
- Canaan
- Falls Village
- Lakeville
- Litchfield
- New Hartford Center
- New Milford
- New Preston
- Norfolk
- Northwest Harwinton
- Oakville
- Sharon
- Terryville
- Thomaston
- Torrington
- Watertown
- Winsted
- Woodbury Center
Italics = census designated place
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants at the following times:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 30-91.