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North Carolina Last Call Hours (2026)

Info: In North Carolina, last call is 2 a.m., and it is the same statewide.

InfoVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Official source: abc2.nc.gov →

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Last Call Hours in states bordering North Carolina

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

GeorgiaConditional
Georgia sets no statewide on-premises last call — cities and counties set bar and restaurant hours, and selling in violation of a local ordinance is itself a state violation (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 560-2-3-.02(1)(a)). …
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Full Georgia rule →
South CarolinaConditional
In South Carolina, liquor by the drink may be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and never between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. on any day. Sunday service requires a local-option permit, and county rules vary.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: dor.sc.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
TennesseeInfo
In Tennessee, last call is 3 a.m. statewide, though some counties are dry.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
VirginiaInfo
In Virginia, last call for on-premises alcohol service at bars and restaurants is 2 a.m. in localities where mixed-beverage sales are authorized; in all other localities on-premises service stops at midnight. Off-premises retail sales stop at midnight everywhere. Private club and mixed-beverage casino licensees are excepted (3VAC5-50-30).
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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