New York Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering New York

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

• ConnecticutConditional

  In Connecticut, beer is sold in grocery stores under a grocery beer permit, but wine and spirits are package-store only. A 2025 bill to allow grocery wine did not pass.

  Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →

• MassachusettsConditional

  In Massachusetts, groceries can sell beer and wine, but a statewide cap of 9 off-premises licenses per person or entity — and no more than one per town or two per city — means many supermarket locations cannot sell.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →

• New JerseyConditional

  In New Jersey, beer and wine are sold in groceries, but a statewide cap of 2 licenses per chain means most supermarkets can't sell.

  Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: njoag.gov · Full New Jersey rule →

• PennsylvaniaConditional

  In Pennsylvania, many supermarkets sell beer and wine, but spirits are sold only at state Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. Supermarket beer is capped at two six-packs per transaction and wine at four bottles, under the restaurant and wine-expanded permit categories.

  Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

• VermontPermitted

  In Vermont, groceries and convenience stores sell beer, cider, wine and even ready-to-drink spirit beverages under a Second Class license, but full-size spirits require a separate 802Spirits agency store.

  Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: liquorcontrol.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →