New Hampshire permits alcohol home delivery by licensed restaurants via a Restaurant Delivery License (RDL), requiring food accompaniment, quantity limits (e.g., 1 gallon malt beverages max per customer daily), delivery by 18+ employees only, no third-party services, and detailed record-keeping for inspections.​
Happy Hour Rules
Happy hour promotions are allowed under New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) guidelines, unlike bans in states like Massachusetts, as long as they avoid encouraging excessive drinking or safety risks. Sales occur from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily (potentially extending to 2:00-3:00 AM via local approval), with no sales tax on liquor aiding affordability.​
Key Regulations Overview
New Hampshire operates as a control state, with NHLC managing state-run stores for spirits and fortified wines; bars/restaurants buy inventory there.​
Strict underage rules mandate ID checks and training like Responsible Beverage Service certification.​
Open containers cannot leave premises; public drinking requires local “social districts” approval starting September 2025.​
Manufacturers sell limited retail at facilities (e.g., up to 3,000 9-liter cases yearly off-premises).​
These rules balance business flexibility with oversight, attracting cross-border shoppers while prioritizing compliance.
SOURCES
[1](https://newenglandliquorlawyer.com/legal-updates/navigating-alcohol-delivery-what-new-hampshire-restaurants-with-liquor-licenses-need-to-know)
[2](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-hampshire-enacts-rules-permanent-alcohol-pawel-binczyk)
[3](https://goodthomas.net/new-hampshire-liquor-laws-for-bars-and-restaurants/)
[4](https://newenglandliquorlawyer.com/legal-updates/new-hampshire-alcohol-legislation-update-growlers-brewpubs-and-night-owls)
[5](https://country1025.com/listicle/happy-hours-are-banned-in-these-9-states-including-massachusetts-and-2-new-england-neighbors/)
