Alabama’s alcohol laws blend strict state control with recent modernizations for delivery and sales. Home delivery is now permitted from licensed retailers, while happy hour promotions face tight restrictions to curb overconsumption.
Home Delivery Rules
Licensed ABC Board retailers, restaurants, and delivery services can ship beer, wine, and spirits to homes, but only within 75 miles of the store and during business hours (typically 10 a.m.–9 p.m.).
Deliveries require ID verification for age 21+, signatures, sealed containers, and no drop-offs at doors, schools, or dry counties; daily limits cap beer at 120 cans and spirits at 375 ml per customer.
Third-party drivers must be licensed, sober checks required, and records kept for two years.​
Happy Hour Limits
Happy hour discounts are banned statewide—no two-for-one deals, free drinks, or price cuts during set promotions (Ala. Code §28-3-78).​
Bars can offer drink specials outside peak times, but increased volume sales or contests are prohibited to prevent rapid intoxication.​
Other Key Regulations
Dry counties/municipalities (about 20% of state) ban alcohol sales entirely; wet areas split beer/wine (grocery stores) from liquor (state stores).​
Direct-to-consumer wine shipments from out-of-state are limited; open containers in vehicles are illegal.​
