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District of Columbia Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)

Conditional: Not a control state. Spirits, beer & wine sold at private Class A liquor stores; grocery/convenience stores hold Class B licenses limited to beer and wine only (no spirits).

ConditionalVerified Jul 23, 2026

Not a control state. Spirits, beer & wine sold at private Class A liquor stores; grocery/convenience stores hold Class B licenses limited to beer and wine only (no spirits). Regulated by ABCA.

Official source: abca.dc.gov →

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