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BOSTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS STATE LEGISLATURE FOR ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE TO BE ISSUED TO THE IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 21/06/2012 - 20:03

Earlier this month, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley requested the Boston City Council to consider allowing Boston to acquire additional Liquor Licenses from State Legislature. As discussed in our previous blog, Councilor Pressley challenged the current quota of issued Liquor Licenses, claiming it does little to promote cultural and economical growth for the City of Boston. Today, the Boston City Continue Reading...

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What Is The Cost of a Liquor License in Boston: PART I

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 21/06/2012 - 19:59

The number of liquor licenses in Boston is limited by law and tied to the City of Boston’s population. Currently, there are approximately 1,030 total alcoholic beverage licenses issued to restaurants and bars in the City of Boston, and that includes hotels and entertainment venues such as Fenway Park or anywhere that alcoholic beverages are sold. Of the 1,030 total Continue Reading...

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What Is The Cost of a Liquor License in Boston?: PART II

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 21/06/2012 - 19:57

Generally speaking, an alcoholic beverage license acquired from a Back Bay establishment can cost as much as $350,000 or more, while a license from a less economically successful neighborhood market can cost as little as $250,000. Similarly, Beer & Wine licenses can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $40,000 depending upon the neighborhood market from which it is purchased. Liquor Licenses Continue Reading...

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THE HAZARDS OF BUYING A DRINK “ON THE HOUSE”

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 19/06/2012 - 17:33

In a recent edition of Restaurant Startup & Growth, a national publication, an article focused on the pros and cons of allowing bartenders to offer the occasional free drink to its patrons. Restaurants and bars have always struggled with the tendency of its employee bartenders to provide free drinks to friends or to others for generating greater tips. While such Continue Reading...

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WHAT KIND OF PENALTIES ARE IMPOSED FOR OFFERING DRINK SPECIALS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 19/06/2012 - 17:20

It is well established in Massachusetts that restaurants and bars are prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages for a discounted price pursuant to 204 CMR 4.03(1). Selling discounted drinks runs afoul of Massachusetts so-called “Happy Hour” regulations that attempt to deter the negligent and sometimes criminal behavior associated with the excessive consumption of alcohol. Violation of these laws can draw stiff Continue Reading...

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BOSTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS STATE LEGISLATURE FOR ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE TO BE ISSUED TO THE IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

What Is The Cost of a Liquor License in Boston: PART I

What Is The Cost of a Liquor License in Boston?: PART II

THE HAZARDS OF BUYING A DRINK “ON THE HOUSE”

WHAT KIND OF PENALTIES ARE IMPOSED FOR OFFERING DRINK SPECIALS?