Drink on Premises Authorisation
Allow your producer/wholesaler liquor licence to sell liquor to patrons for consumption on your premises
A standard producer/wholesaler liquor licence is limited to the sale of liquor for consumption off premises (ie takeaway) or for 'tastings' on premises only.
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A 'tasting' is limited to a small sample, usually to a customer for the first time or for the purpose of helping them decide whether to purchase a larger quantity for consumption away from the premises.
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If a producer/wholesaler wishes to sell liquor for consumption on the premises, in normal sized drinking vessels, then they must obtain a Drink on Premises Authorisation.
Are there any conditions for a Drink on Premises Authorisation?
Food of a nature and quantity consistent with the responsible service of alcohol must be made available when liquor is sold for consumption on premises.
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Additional liquor licence conditions may also be imposed, including:
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mandatory CCTV coverage requirements
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crime-scene preservation requirements
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alcohol plan of management
Standard Drink on Premises Authorisation
The standard Drink on Premises Authorisation is available to any producer/wholesaler liquor licence. The authorisation will operate during standard trading hours or during such other hours permitted by an Extended Trading Authorisation.
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A standard Drink on Premises Authorisation, will usually be used by wine producers, or venues with a capacity of more than 120 patrons, or where the licensee wishes to sell a range of liquor not limited to their own product.
Special Drink on Premises Authorisation for micro-breweries or small distilleries
A special Drink on Premises Authorisation exists for micro-breweries and small distilleries. To obtain this authorisation, the producer/wholesaler licence must:
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only produce either beer, cider or spirits
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only sell liquor during standard trading hours, or if an Extended Trading Authorisation is in force, not after 2.00am
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not exceed 120 patrons
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only sell spirits that are the licensee's own product (therefore for beer and cider producers only, they can not sell spirits)
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for beer and cider producers, only sell their own product (spirit producers can sell other beer or cider)
Why would micro-breweries or small distilleries use the special Drink on Premises Authorisation?
The extra conditions imposed by the special condition often accord with the premises development consent, so must be adhered to anyway. Additionally, the extra conditions lower the risk profile of the authorisation which assist with the assessment of the application.
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