In Montana, home alcohol delivery is newly permitted for beer and table wine starting January 1, 2026, under House Bill 211, allowing licensed grocery stores and third-party services like DoorDash to deliver with ID verification, age checks, and restrictions to licensed hours.​
Delivery Rules
Deliveries require original packaging, no liquor allowed, and for some licensees (like restaurants), must accompany food where alcohol value does not exceed food costs. Drivers need a Third-Party Alcohol Delivery License, be 21+, and have no recent felonies or DUIs.​
Happy Hour Regulations
Montana bans traditional happy hours promoting discounted drinks to curb overconsumption; instead, all-beverage licensees may offer two-for-one deals or daily specials but cannot advertise time-limited price cuts. Bars close at 2 a.m., with local variations.​
These rules modernize access while prioritizing safety through verification and limits.​
SOURCE
[1](https://www.adultbeveragealliance.org/montana-residents-can-now-get-beer-and-wine-delivered-to-their-door/)
[2](https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/montana-greenlights-third-party-alcohol-delivery)
[3](https://www.liquorexam.com/blog/montana_alcohol_delivery_license_how_bartenders_and_drivers_can_get_certified_for_beer_and_wine_delivery)
[4](https://revenuefiles.mt.gov/files/ABCD/Alcoholic-Beverage-Control-Publications/Fact-Sheets/Alcohol-Delivery.pdf)
[5](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Guidance-for-Governors-Directive.pdf)
