Dear ABLE BC Members & Industry Allies,
Following BC's Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s announcement of a new three-year pilot program allowing eligible hospitality licensees to purchase alcohol directly from private liquor retailers, ABLE BC welcomes this progressive step toward modernizing British Columbia’s liquor policies and creating greater flexibility for the hospitality sector.
Beginning May 29, 2026, eligible bars, pubs, restaurants, lounges, and catering licensees will be permitted to purchase products directly from authorized private liquor retailers across BC as part of the province’s new trial running through June 1, 2029.
The pilot creates new opportunities for hospitality operators to access specialty products, respond more efficiently to inventory needs, and enhance beverage offerings for customers.
ABLE BC views this initiative as a positive step forward for BC’s hospitality and liquor industries, strengthening collaboration across the supply chain while supporting business growth, consumer choice, and vibrant hospitality experiences throughout the province.
Read our full media statement here.
For more information about the policy change, please read the section below.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact ABLE BC Executive Director Bo Chen
