ABC Type 41 — On-Sale Beer & Wine, Eating Place: Los Angeles restaurant guide
California ABC
What it is
State license to sell beer and wine for on- or off-premises consumption at a bona fide restaurant with a suitable kitchen and substantial meal sales.
When a restaurant needs it
Serving beer and/or wine (no spirits) with meals.
How to apply
Apply online through ABC Online Services (services.abc.ca.gov) and work with the ABC district office that covers your address (LA/Metro, Van Nuys or Lakewood/Long Beach); post the Public Notice of Application at the premises for 30 days while ABC investigates.
Documents you’ll need
- ABC application forms and premises diagram
- Lease or proof of right to occupy
- Entity documents and personal affidavits
- Fingerprints for each owner/officer
- Local zoning approval (RBP or CUB)
Good to know
Type 41 licenses aren't quota-limited, so you can apply for a new one rather than buying one. Distilled spirits can't be on site except brandy, rum or liqueurs for cooking.
Official source
ABC — license types · ABC — licensing FAQs
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.