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Alcohol Glossary

Liquor licence (Northern Ireland)

Licensing and retailNorthern Ireland

Also: liquor license Northern Ireland

Summary: In Northern Ireland, a liquor licence is County Court authorisation required to sell alcohol from licensed premises, distinct from a certificate of registration for a club.

Reference: Selling alcohol in licensed premises and registered clubs (opens in a new tab)

Northern Ireland Executive · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Page opening, Liquor licence, Applying for a liquor licence and Registered clubs

The summary above is a concise paraphrase of the cited material. It is not a quotation or a complete statement of law.

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