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Virginia Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)
Permitted: In Virginia, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine in closed containers, but spirits are sold only in Virginia ABC stores.
PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026
Alcohol laws change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the appIn Virginia, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine in closed containers, but spirits are sold only in Virginia ABC stores. A parallel convenience-grocery license carries the same privilege.
Official source: abc.virginia.gov →
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