Liqour License

In order to obtain a liquor license in Victoria, you need to follow a structured process regulated by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR).

You can either:

• Lodge a new restaurant and cafe licence application
• Transfer an existing licence
• Vary or change your existing liquor licence
• You must take following training:

You must undertake the New Entrant Training.

You must do the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

You must comply and have approved with council local planning and zoning laws.

The following main types of liquor license is available:

• General Liquor License is for pubs, bars and clubs serving alcohol for consumption on the premises.
• Restaurant and Café License is for venues primarily serving food but offering alcohol.
• Packaged Liquor License is for businesses selling alcohol for off-premises consumption like liquor stores.
• Club License is for registered clubs serving alcohol to members and guests.
• Limited License is for events or functions with a temporary requirement for alcohol service.