What time can you buy alcohol in the UK?
Emma Martin
Updated on June 19, 2026
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Accordingly, what time can you buy alcohol England?
In England you can usually buy alcohol as long as these supermarkets are open - so if they open 24 hours, then you could buy a bottle. But in Scotland, there are no round-the-clock licenses. So even if your supermarket is open all hours, the 10am to 10pm rule applies.
Subsequently, question is, what time can you buy alcohol in Asda UK? In addition to targeting underage sales, Asda is also addressing the issue of people buying alcohol late at night. It will no longer be possible to purchase alcohol between midnight and 6am in town centre stores, as of April 7, preventing people leaving late night bars and clubs from purchasing even more drink.
Secondly, what time can you buy alcohol in Tesco England?
Our local Tesco is a 24-hour one, but I'm almost certain I noticed a sign at the door saying that it does not sell alcohol between Friday 10pm and Saturday 8am. I think all the rest of the time though it does it's open from 8am Monday to either 10pm or midnight Saturday, and it's only Friday night that's limited.
What time can you buy alcohol in supermarket?
On-premise sale is allowed any time except 2 A.M. to 7 A.M Monday – Saturday and 2 A.M. to Noon Sunday. Beer and wine can be sold in supermarkets but only state run stores can sell liquor hours are Monday – Saturday 11 A.M to 9 P.M. There is a 15% ABV limit on beer.
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