Utah maintains some of the strictest alcohol laws in the U.S., influenced by its large Mormon population, but recent reforms have eased certain restrictions on delivery and service as of 2025.​
Home Delivery Rules
Direct home delivery of alcohol remains prohibited statewide; consumers cannot have liquor, wine, or beer delivered to their door via third-party services or stores. Grocery and convenience stores now allow curbside pickup including beer (effective May 2025), with age verification and video surveillance required, but customers must retrieve it themselves. State-run DABC stores handle wine subscriptions for in-store pickup only.​
Happy Hour Limits
Utah bans traditional “happy hour” discounts to curb overconsumption—no reduced prices during specific times, multi-drink specials, or volume discounts like two-for-one. Bars and restaurants can offer daily specials if priced consistently all day, with cocktails capped at 2.5 oz spirits and service ending at 1 a.m.​
Key Restrictions
Licensed venues enforce a “Zion’s Order” rule: one drink per patron ordered sequentially, with food required before alcohol in restaurants. Straw-testing cocktails for quality became legal in May 2025, and canned cocktails under 12 oz can now be poured into glasses. Proximity rules keep outlets 200-600 feet from schools and churches.
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[2](https://gastronomicslc.com/2025/03/02/what-changes-are-on-the-cards-in-utahs-2025-liquor-law-update/)
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