SALT LAKE CITY, UT – On June 19, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services teamed up with restaurant industry partners and Utah’s Department of Public Safety to launch a new training video for the thousands of alcohol servers and bartenders throughout the state.
New Special Selections Available Now
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Barrel select releases from world-class distillers are available for a limited time only. The DABS receives barrel pick items from product makers with the understanding that only small amounts are produced and released. See below for a list of products and participating stores. Special Selections Participating Stores ##
Long-awaited liquor store opens in Salt Lake City’s Foothill neighborhood
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – After operating at a temporary location for five years, a new state liquor store in Salt Lake City’s Foothill neighborhood at 1615 S. Foothill Drive opens on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11 a.m. Shoppers can expect to find 23 doors of refrigeration and a Proudly Utah section dedicated to local, made-in-Utah products. “The DABS …
Wanted: Applicants to manage small retail liquor stores known as package agencies
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) announces applications are now being accepted from business-minded Utahns interested in operating retail liquor stores known as package agencies. DABS Director Tiffany Clason says package agencies are mostly located in rural communities, and operators manage the stores through three-year contracts with the state of Utah. “Package agencies …
Gov. Cox and advocates celebrate achievements reducing underage drinking, set sights on 2025 during Parents Empowered Month
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Governor Spencer Cox and Utah underage drinking prevention leaders celebrate the state’s 12th annual Parents Empowered Month. The awareness month, declared by former Governor Herbert in 2013 and renewed by Governor Cox in 2023, highlights the effectiveness of the Parents Empowered statewide campaign to prevent underage drinking in Utah. To mark the occasion, the Parents …
Annual statewide donation drive at Utah liquor stores for 2024-2025
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – For the second year in a row, every state liquor store in Utah is collecting donations for dozens of charitable organizations. Stores are accepting donations for charities across the state starting on December 9, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Take a look at which organization your local liquor store is supporting on the list below. …
Governor appoints new chair to the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Governor Spencer Cox appoints former Utah State Representative Stephen Handy as chair of the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) Commission. Handy, who began serving on the board last year, will hold his first ABS Commission meeting as chair this month. “Commissioner Handy demonstrates his ongoing commitment to public service through his work on the Alcoholic …
Applications for Type 3 Liquor Package Agencies requested
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The State of Utah and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) seek applications to operate a Type 3 Liquor Package Agency in Eden, Utah.
Changes to Utah Alcohol Laws 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Each year, the Utah State Legislature convenes for their session from January to March. During that time, they develop and vote on the alcohol omnibus bill, which is a single bill that packages together several pieces of alcohol legislation that become Utah alcohol laws. Here are some of the highlights from the recent updates to Utah’s …
One state liquor store closes, another one opens downtown
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The brand new state liquor store in downtown Salt Lake City opens on Monday, June 3, 2024.
