Arkansas has notably complex alcohol laws shaped by its “wet,” “dry,” and “moist” county system, where local votes determine sales. Recent reforms have expanded home delivery while keeping strict rules on happy hours and service.
Home Delivery Rules
Third-party services like Uber Eats can deliver beer, wine, and spirits from licensed retailers in wet counties to customers 21+, per 2025’s SB 98 and Act 157, with mandatory age checks at delivery.
Retailers transfer liability upon handover to permitted deliverers, limited to legal sales areas and hours; dry counties remain off-limits.
Direct-to-consumer wine shipping eased in 2025 (HB 1476), allowing up to 24 cases yearly per buyer without on-site purchase, but only registered brands to wet zones.​
Happy Hour Restrictions
Traditional “happy hour” discounts are banned statewide to curb overconsumption; no time-limited price cuts on drinks, though food-alcohol bundles or loyalty rewards are permitted.​
Bars and restaurants can offer daily drink specials if not tied to specific hours, with enforcement by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.​
Private clubs in dry counties may sell via special permits, effective post-August 2025 changes.​
Key Complexities
These blend post-COVID modernization with historical controls, prioritizing responsibility over liberalization.
