In East Cobb, there are numerous locations that sell beer, wine, and liquor to those age 21 and over. Alcohol is available for sale 7 days a week and can be consumed at restaurants, bars, nightclubs, breweries, events, festivals, and even some movie theatres. Alcohol can also be purchased at a store or brewery/distillery for home consumption.
Where can I buy alcohol?
Grocery stores, gas stations, Costco/Sam’s/BJ’s wholesale clubs, and convenience stores in East Cobb sell beer and wine but cannot sell liquor. To purchase liquor in East Cobb, you will need to either go to a liquor store or a distillery. Liquor stores are privately owned and are licensed to sell all types of beer, wine, and liquor. Breweries and distilleries allow both on-site consumption and to-go sales. The only brewery in East Cobb is Round Trip Brewing Company, though there are numerous other local breweries just minutes from East Cobb.
Can I purchase liquor at Costco or Total Wine?
Due to some archaic Georgia liquor laws, no business, person, or family can own more than two liquor stores within the state. This means that places like Costco and Total Wine can sell beer and wine at all stores, but they can only sell liquor from two of their Georgia locations. Unfortunately, Costco does not sell liquor at the two locations closest to East Cobb, however both of the Total Wine locations closest to East Cobb do sell liquor in addition to beer and wine. There are also numerous other liquor stores located throughout East Cobb.
What is a package store?
What are the hours for selling liquor alcohol in East Cobb?
Liquor by the package can be sold Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 11:45 pm, and on Sundays from 12:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Beer and Wine by the package can be sold Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2 am, Saturday from 6 am to midnight, and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 11:30 am.
What are the hours for selling alcoholic drinks for on-premise consumption?
On-premise consumption in East Cobb is available Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2 am, Saturday from 8 am to 2:55 am, and Sunday from 11 am to midnight.
Alcohol sales in East Cobb have gradually expanded over time through changes in local and state law. For many years, so-called blue laws restricted sales on Sundays, which meant package sales were prohibited and on-premise consumption remained limited. That changed on August 12, 2012, when Sunday package sales became legal in Cobb County for the first time. The next significant shift came on November 18, 2018, when the passage of what became known as the “Brunch Bill” allowed establishments with a valid Sunday sales pouring license to begin serving alcoholic beverages by the drink starting at 11 am instead of later in the day. The change was especially popular among restaurants and patrons who wanted the option of ordering mimosas, Bloody Marys, and other drinks with late-morning meals.
Can alcohol be delivered to my residence in East Cobb?
Yes, you can order alcohol for delivery via companies like Instacart, Uber, and Drizzly. An adult aged 21 or older with a valid ID must be present at the drop-off location.
What are the rules regarding consumption of alcohol outside?
Open containers are generally not allowed in parks, government facilities, and most other public areas in East Cobb. There are a few nearby locations that have been designated open container districts, meaning you can walk around with a beer, glass of wine, or mixed drink if it was purchased at a business within the district. Open container districts nearby include Marietta Square, downtown Roswell’s Canton Street area, and Kennesaw’s downtown entertainment district. While not an open container district, Avenue East Cobb allows patrons to purchase alcohol from Avenue East Cobb businesses for consumption while shopping or relaxing in the center plaza. In addition, many of the annual festivals like Taste of Marietta sell beer and wine that can be enjoyed anywhere on festival grounds. There are also numerous beer and wine festivals in nearby locations throughout the year.
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