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Manufacturer´s Limited Liquor Sales Licence ("By the Glass")

Wineries and breweries may make an application to the AGCO for a Manufacturer´s Limited Liquor Sales Licence ("By the Glass") to sell and serve their products for conveyance and consumption on their manufacturing site(s) where the sale is primarily aimed at promoting the manufacturer´s product and either providing an enhanced tourist experience or fulfilling an educational purpose.

Only Ontario wineries and breweries which hold a Manufacturer´s Licence (issued pursuant to the Liquor Licence Act) are eligible for this licence.

This allows Ontario wineries and breweries to sell and serve wine or beer which it has manufactured in servings whose quantities do not exceed 341 ml (12 oz) for beer and 142 ml (5 oz) for Ontario wine. Beer or wine may only be sold between 11:00 a.m. and 9 p.m. on any day. These hours may not be extended and no liquor sales licence endorsements are available for this type of sales licence.

Guests are allowed to carry and consume wine and beer on the manufacturing site in areas that are under the sole control of the manufacturer and approved under the licence. Wine and beer will not be permitted in such areas as public roads, thoroughfares, driveways and parking lots, or in other areas that may raise public safety concerns.

Please Note: While a wine or beer manufacturing site may have both a Tied House and a Manufacturer´s Limited Liquor Sales Licence, the liquor from each must remain in the area approved for that licence. For example, a glass of wine purchased from a Tied House must remain within the licensed premises of the Tied House and a glass of wine purchased under a Manufacturer´s Limited Liquor Sales Licence may not be taken into the Tied House.

For frequently asked questions (FAQ), please see  By The Glass’ – Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licences FAQs.

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