PLCB Extended Hours Food Permit: Philadelphia restaurant guide
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
What it is
Lets a restaurant or eating-place licensee stay open to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks after the 2 a.m. legal closing hour for alcohol. Without it, a licensed premises must close when alcohol service ends.
When a restaurant needs it
If you hold (or are eligible for) a Sunday Sales Permit and want to keep serving food after 2 a.m.
How to apply
Apply in PLCB+ (can be filed with the license transfer or any time after).
Documents you’ll need
- License number
- Proposed late-night food hours
Good to know
Alcohol still stops at 2 a.m. An amusement permit can be used with this permit to keep entertainment going while you are open.
Official source
PLCB-2036 — Unlawful activities (hours of sale, extended hours food permit) · PLCB license and permit fees (Sept 2026)
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.