New business applications

See our license and permit applications related to alcohol.

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Bars and restaurants

Find alcohol license applications for bars and restaurants.

Breweries and distilleries

You must have a license to produce and sell malt liquor and distilled spirits.

Liquor catering

Liquor caterers in Minneapolis need a license.

Retailers

Businesses that sell off-sale liquor need a license and must follow State and City laws.
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Alcohol license basics

Find out what you need to know to apply for any alcohol license in Minneapolis.
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Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday