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Pennsylvania Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Conditional: In Pennsylvania, many supermarkets sell beer and wine, but spirits are sold only at state Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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In Pennsylvania, many supermarkets sell beer and wine, but spirits are sold only at state Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. Supermarket beer is capped at two six-packs per transaction and wine at four bottles, under the restaurant and wine-expanded permit categories.

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Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering Pennsylvania

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

DelawareRestricted
Delaware does not allow beer, wine or spirits to be sold in groceries or convenience stores — all three are sold only in licensed package stores.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: oabcc.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
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 →
New JerseyConditional
In New Jersey, beer and wine are sold in groceries, but a statewide cap of 2 licenses per chain means most supermarkets can't sell.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: njoag.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
New YorkConditional
In New York, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine coolers only — wine and spirits require a liquor store.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →
OhioPermitted
In Ohio, groceries and convenience stores sell beer in sealed containers (a C-1 permit) and wine plus mixed beverages of up to 21% alcohol by volume (C-2), while spirits come from state contract agency stores. Those agency stores are often inside a supermarket and may sell spirits only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: com.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
West VirginiaPermitted
In West Virginia, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine, and spirits are sold privately — though not at groceries on Sunday.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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