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Rhode Island Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)

Conditional: Rhode Island is not a control state, but retail is tightly restricted: beer, wine and spirits for off-premise sale are sold only at licensed package (liquor) stores.

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Rhode Island is not a control state, but retail is tightly restricted: beer, wine and spirits for off-premise sale are sold only at licensed package (liquor) stores. Grocery and convenience stores do not sell beer or wine, apart from limited grandfathered exceptions.

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