Choose a liquor licence

Different types of licenses can be considered by individuals and businesses wanting to sell or give out alcohol.

For a suggestion about which licence may best suit your needs, complete the short questions in the form below.

See which business types don’t need a licence

Tell us how you plan to sell or give out alcohol and we'll give you a licence suggestion and the next steps.

What you'll need

Be prepared by knowing:

  • how your business or event will work
  • how alcohol will be sold or given out
  • how your business may grow in the future.

What happens next

You will receive information about:

  • which licence best suits your needs
  • the next steps.

Contact CBS Liquor and Gaming

Email: liquorandgaming@sa.gov.au

Phone: 131 882

Post:
GPO Box 2169
Adelaide SA 5001


Page last updated 16 September 2025

Provided by:
Attorney-General's Department
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Last Updated:
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