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Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration

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Annual License Payments

The second license payment for Class C Taverns and Nightclubs is due by September 30. Please follow payment instructions included in letter accompanying mailed statement.

Carry-Out and Delivery from a Pop-Up Location

Allows licensees to sell alcohol for carry-out, delivery, and indoor on-premises consumption from up to two (2) additional locations other than their licensed premises.

Phase Two Guidance

Know the “cans” and “cannots” for limited indoor dining.

Temporary Relief Programs

Licensees can participate in three temporary programs aimed to help businesses stay open and serve customers safely.

Submit a Complaint

Complaints about ABC-licensed establishments may be submitted by phone and email, and online 24/7.

ABC Board Hearings

The ABC Board meets every Wednesday except when in recess. Until further notice, all meetings will be by teleconference.

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ABC Board Weekly Schedule

Check out the ABC Board's upcoming hearing schedule.

ABC Manager Licenses

Complete an application for an ABC manager license.

Quarterly Statements for Hotels and Restaurants

Learn how to file quarterly statements with ABRA.

File a Complaint with ABRA

Use the form or call to submit a complaint about violations at licensed establishments.

Apply for ABC License

Apply for an endorsement, permit or license, or make changes to a license.

Learn About ABC Laws and Regulations

Review complete District ABC laws and regulations.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 12 2020 (All day)

ABC Board's Weekly Calendar

Aug 18 2020 - 10:30

ABC 101

Sep 10 2020 (All day)

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Latest

Jul 28 2020

ABC Board Members Short and Wahabzadah Reappointed to Four-Year Terms

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the DC Council unanimously voted to reappoint James Short Jr. and...

Jun 19 2020

Limited Indoor Dining Can Resume Monday

CONTACT: Jared Powell (ABRA) Public Information Officer [email protected]

Apr 17 2020

All Pub Crawl Permits For April Events Revoked

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board unanimously determined...

Mar 12 2020

All Pub Crawl Permits For March Events Revoked

(WASHINGTON, DC) – All pub crawl permits for events scheduled to take place in DC now through March...

Mar 11 2020

Final Open Board Seat Filled

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Business attorney and Ward 2 resident Edward S. Grandis is the newest member...

Mar 12 2020

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter March/April 2020

Check out the March/April 2020 edition of Last Call. In this issue: CoronaVirus (...

Jan 15 2020

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter January/February 2020

Check out the January/February 2020 edition of Last Call. In this issue: New...

Nov 13 2019

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter November/December 2019

Check out the November/December 2019 edition of Last Call. In this issue: ...

Sep 18 2019

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter September/October 2019

Check out the September/October 2019 edition of Last Call. In this issue: Sports...

Jul 11 2019

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter July/August 2019

Check out the July/August 2019 edition of Last Call. In this issue:

Sep 12 2018

ABC Board Decision on June 20, 2018 Complaint Against Trump International Hotel

Statement from Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Chairperson Donovan Anderson:

Mar 29 2016

ABC Board to Announce Decision on Georgetown Moratorium Zone March 30

WHAT/WHO: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will announce its decision tomorrow...

Jul 7 2014

ABC Board to Issue Decision on Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone Wednesday, July 9

WHAT/WHO: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will decide whether to extend, modify or not...

May 5 2014

ABC Board to Hear Public Input May 7 on Adams Morgan Moratorium Proposals

WHAT/WHO: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 7 to...

Nov 18 2013

ABC Board to Decide Future of East Dupont Circle Moratorium Nov. 20

What/Who: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will decide the future of the East Dupont...

Nov 3 2019

Clocks Fall Back November 3, 2019

Restaurants, taverns, hotels, and other on-premises establishments will have an extra hour to...

Nov 1 2017

Extended Holiday Hours Program Update

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is informing licensees of eligible holidays...

Oct 13 2017

New Food Service Product Regulations

Businesses that serve food or beverages in the District could face fines next year if certain...

Aug 25 2017

Annual Payments Due for Nightclubs and Taverns October 2, 2017

Tavern and nightclub licensees that pay for licenses on an annual basis are due to make payments by...

Aug 25 2017

License Renewals Due for Class B Wholesalers and Retailers October 2, 2017

All class B licensed retailers and wholesalers in the District are due to renew alcoholic beverage...

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Phone: (202) 442-4423
Fax: (202) 442-9563
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Alternate Number: Complaint Hotline: (202) 329-6347 (7pm - 3am) Media Inquiries: abra.dc.gov/page/abra-media-inquiry-form
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ABC 101* is a foundation course designed to introduce prospective and new ABC license holders—specifically on-premises and off-premises retailers and manufacturers— to ABRA and key ABC basics. While geared towards new entrepreneurs and industry staff, the training is also recommended for seasoned professionals looking to stay current.