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District of Columbia Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In the District of Columbia, full-service grocery stores sell beer and wine from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, but spirits require a liquor store.

PermittedVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandRestricted
Maryland generally bars grocery chains from selling beer or wine — Talbot County is the main exception, plus a small number of grandfathered store licenses elsewhere. Plan on dedicated beer, wine and liquor stores.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: atcc.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
VirginiaPermitted
In Virginia, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine in closed containers, but spirits are sold only in Virginia ABC stores. A parallel convenience-grocery license carries the same privilege.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: abc.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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