Alcohol Laws For West Virginia

12% ABV Cap on Beer. 75% ABV spirits Permitted. Liquor, wine and beer products that are not already in closed packaging must be bagged before exiting retail locations. State no longer operates retail stores (formerly State ABC Stores); Number of privately owned stores restricted according to county or city population. All stores are state contracted; Bars and clubs must purchase liquor from state contracted private stores in person. State retains monopoly over wholesaling of distilled spirits only.

Can I drink outside of the bar?
Nope. Where do you think you are, Bourbon Street?

Are there certain hours when I can't buy alcohol?
Unfortunately, there are some restrictions here.
In the bar: Beer/Wine: Mon-Sat:7 am-2 am, Sun:1 pm-2 am
At the store: Mon-Fri:7 am-3:30 am, Sat: 7A-3:00A, Sun:1 pm-3 am

You can buy these delights in just a regular grocery store:
Wine
For everything else, you'll just have to go to a damn liquor store. Like an animal.

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