New York State Restaurants to Start Serving Alcohol at 8 AM this Weekend?

New York State could be allowing bars and restaurants to open up and serve alcohol earlier than the 10 AM law right now. Bars and restaurants are going to be looking to open up by 8 AM this Sunday morning.

The New York State Liquor Authority right now does NOT allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol before 10 AM on Sundays.

What time are bars and restaurants allowed to serve alcohol in New York State?

Bars & Restaurants in New York State

Alcohol may be sold for on-premises consumption during the following hours in New York County:

Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Sundays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Grocery Stores

Beer may be sold for off-premises consumption in New York County:

Weekdays: 24 open hours

Liquor and wine may be sold for off-premises consumption:

Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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The United States of America is celebrating the big gold medal win for the USA Women's Hockey team. The USA Women's hockey team defeated Canada in the gold medal game in overtime in an absolute thriller of a game. The men's hockey Olympic tournament is happening right now and they are to the semi finals round. The gold medal Olympic hockey game is set for this Sunday at 8:10 AM eastern time.

Alcohol is not allowed to be served on Sundays before 10 AM in New York State, so a lot of bar and restaurant owners are asking Governor Hochul to move up the time a couple of hours so that they can serve at 8 AM! In the past, there have been times that New York State has made an exception to the law including past Olympics and World Cups.