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Posted 22nd Dec 2013
Looking to go out early tomorrow to pick up some groceries. Will I be able to buy alcohol at about 8am? I remember historically you had to wait until 10am but can't remember if that's just Sundays. Cheers!
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Nope, it depends on the licence they have, most shops it's around the 8am mark till 11pm on week days and later start on a sunday
10am - 10pm every day of the week in Scotlandshire
well he said sainsbury's and most 24 hour supermarkets sell alcohol 24 hours. Never been told not to buy alcohol in the early hours. Only if you're already drunk etc. they won't sell it
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What hours do you sell alcohol?
Stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland sell alcohol within the hours agreed when their licence was granted to sell alcohol. These times are set in agreement with the issuing authorities in line with government and local authority guidelines and legislation. Due to the variation from store to store, we're unable to publish this information. Contact your local store for specific information, they'll be happy to help.
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 governs the hours in which we are able to sell alcohol in Scotland. The act states that alcohol can be sold between the hours of 10am and 10pm. Some stores may have further restrictions, namely that alcohol can only be sold on a Sunday between the hours of 12:30pm and 10pm.