ABC Type 42 — On-Sale Beer & Wine, Public Premises (bar, no meals): Los Angeles restaurant guide
California ABC
What it is
State license for a bar that sells beer and wine without operating as a restaurant. Minors may not enter or remain, and no distilled spirits are allowed.
When a restaurant needs it
A bar with no kitchen (or one that does not meet the bona fide eating place standard) serving beer and wine only.
How to apply
Apply online through ABC Online Services; the LA/Metro, Van Nuys or Lakewood district office investigates, and the Public Notice of Application is posted at the premises for 30 days.
Documents you’ll need
- ABC application and premises diagram
- Lease or proof of right to occupy
- Entity documents and owner affidavits
- Fingerprints for each owner/officer
- City zoning approval (CUB — the RBP is for restaurants only)
Good to know
ABC's FAQ: a premises that prepares and sells short-order food for on-site consumption is not a 'public premises' — if you will serve meals, apply for the Type 41 eating-place license instead.
Official source
ABC — license types (Type 42) · ABC — application fee schedules
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.