Is alcohol legal in New Hampshire?

Q: Is alcohol legal in New Hampshire?

Alcohol in New Hampshire is legal only under specific conditions. New Hampshire is a control state for spirits and wine: distilled spirits (and much wine) are sold through the state-run NH Liquor & Wine Outlets, including large stores on interstate highways, while beer and some wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores.

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Conditional: New Hampshire is a control state for spirits and wine: distilled spirits (and much wine) are sold through the state-run NH Liquor & Wine Outlets, including large stores on interstate highways, while beer and some wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores.

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New Hampshire is a control state for spirits and wine: distilled spirits (and much wine) are sold through the state-run NH Liquor & Wine Outlets, including large stores on interstate highways, while beer and some wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores.

Source: gc.nh.gov → · Updated August 2, 2026

New Hampshire Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in New Hampshire →Info
In New Hampshire the adult DWI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol, with an aggravated offense at 0.16%, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Open Container Law in New Hampshire →Restricted
New Hampshire prohibits an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public way, for the driver and for passengers (RSA 265-A:44).
Sunday Alcohol Sales in New Hampshire →Permitted
New Hampshire allows Sunday sales, with beer and wine sold at grocery and convenience stores every day from about 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., including Sunday.
Last Call Hours in New Hampshire →Info
In New Hampshire, last call is 1 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in New Hampshire →Permitted
In New Hampshire, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine under a retail wine license, while spirits come only from the state-run NH Liquor & Wine Outlets.
Where to Buy Alcohol in New Hampshire →Conditional
New Hampshire is a control state for spirits and wine: distilled spirits (and much wine) are sold through the state-run NH Liquor & Wine Outlets, including large stores on interstate highways, while beer and some wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores.

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