How do all these Spa's get away with serving alcohol with with no licence to do it?

Answer 1

Around here, they have to have a basic liquor license. Whether it's free or not. You can't even pour wine at an event (where the wine is free) without a permit. Oooh, there's been a big crack-down in Napa over that. How they get away with it is probably because nobody's reported them...yet.

Answer 2

As Shannon said, you may serve alcohol at a private event to your guest without a license in the state. However, a host of an event in Texas is responsible to ensure that they do not allow their guest to leave and drive when intoxicated. And you are responsible for the actions of the guests at your event. If you want to sell alcohol at an event, such as a cash bar, in a you would need to hire a catering company or a licensed bar tending company to provide the alcohol. They would be responsible for checking IDs but you as the sponsor of the event would still have some responsibility if one of your guests had a problem related to the alcohol use. My wife used to have conferences on occasion related to her business, and we would normally set them up at a facility which provided the bar, and bartenders. When we have had large parties privately at our house and served alcohol, we have found it expedient, and helpful to hire a bartender who is off work to order the alcohol, set up the bar, and serve the guest. It provides us with the freedom, and allows us to have someone to watch over things so they don't get out of control. Also you get better drinks and more variety. EDIT: I did not notice you did not specify whether you would be serving alcohol to the public or in a public venue, such as for a charitable event. Then you would need a Temporary permit as BSOD has said.

Answer 3

And what spa's are doing this? Report them if they are serving alcohol illegally. If it's a spa in a resort or hotel then they probably can serve booze.

Answer 4

There is no license needed to serve alcohol if it's free. Selling alcohol requires a license.

Answer 5

Are they charging for the alcohol or is it just a gesture of welcoming hospitality?

Answer 6

They aren't selling it to you, they are offering a glass if you want it. How do you get away with offering a glass of wine to someone in your home?

Answer 7

I've NEVER thought of that! That's really interesting. I guess because it seems like they arent really selling it, its just a "perk" they include in the services they provide.