Expanded Alcohol Services
Click here to view a map of approved expanded alcohol service areas.
New legislation expanded alcohol service through December 31, 2027. Applications for these authorizations are now available on the LCB Portal. For questions, please contact us at ExpandedAlcoholServices@lcb.wa.gov.
There are three authorizations available through this temporary allowance:
1. Expanded outdoor alcohol services in public areas for cities, towns, counties, port authorities, and unincorporated areas in a county
Local governments may request authorization for expanded outdoor alcohol service in public spaces for an ongoing period through December 31, 2027.
2. Civic Campus Events in cities with a population of at least 220,000
These cities may request authorization for expanded indoor and/or outdoor events on publicly owned civic campuses through December 31, 2027.
3. FIFA World Cup 2026, Fan Zones and Host City: Effective June and July 2026
Fan Zones have been designated for Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia/Lacey, Tri-Cities, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Yakima. Seattle is an official Host City. These cities may request expanded indoor and/or outdoor alcohol sales and service during one multiday event during June - July 2026.
Licensees that can participate in expanded alcohol services:
Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurants
Beer/Wine Restaurants
Domestic Breweries and Microbreweries
Domestic Wineries
Distilleries
Snack Bars
Taverns
Special Occasion Licenses (Civic Campus and Fan Zone Events only)
Liquor Caterers (Civic Campus and Fan Zone Events only)