No, Connecticut does not ban home alcohol delivery outright, but strict rules govern it through the Department of Consumer Protection’s Liquor Control Division. New regulations effective October 2025 limit deliveries to direct employees of permittees, with age verification and sealed containers required.​
Delivery Permissions
Restaurants, bars, and package stores can deliver beer, wine, and spirits if paired with food from on-premises (for on-premise retailers) or via approved methods. Third-party services need special permits, and out-of-state wine shippers face volume limits like five gallons per person every two months.​
Happy Hour Restrictions
Connecticut prohibits traditional happy hours under C.G.S. § 30-91, banning time-based discounts but allowing daily specials or multi-drink deals without time ties. Bars close at 1 a.m. weekdays and 2 a.m. weekends.
SOURCES
[1](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/3745270/Connecticut/Connecticut-enacts-new-regulations-on-alcoholic-beverage-deliveries-effective-October-2025)
[2](https://www.touchbistro.com/blog/alcohol-delivery-covid-19/)
[3](https://www.parkstreet.com/states/connecticut/)
[4](https://sovos.com/blog/ship/connecticut-permits-direct-to-consumer-wine-shipping-by-retailers/)
[5](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/2927510/Connecticut/Connecticut-enacts-new-laws-for-direct-shipment-of-alcohol-to-consumers)
