Various exceptions can be made for bars located in transit facilities, if approved by the local authorities, etc. and 6 a.m., but no such restrictions exist if bars are located outside inhabited areas. Alcohol is sold through retailers 24 hours a day.Įstablishments that serve drinks may register as bars and then may be open in inhabited areas only indoors and only between 9 p.m. the Olympics, the 60th Anniversary of the PRC), closing times may be in effect in some cities between 1 and 2 a.m. However, during sensitive times where national security is increased (i.e. Many bars, KTVs and nightclubs have no specific last call and will continue to sell alcohol and stay open provided there are paying customers present. Northwest Territories Yukon: Last call is 2 a.m., extended to 3 a.m.On New Year's Eve, it is extended until 2:30 a.m. Nova Scotia: Last call for most establishments is 2 a.m., Cabaret businesses are allowed to serve until 3:30 a.m.There is then a halfhour "consumption period" before bars must close. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 3 a.m. Newfoundland and Labrador: Last call is 2 a.m.A tolerance period of 30 minutes, beyond 2:00 a.m., is allowed to give patrons time to consume their beverage. New Brunswick: Sales can start at 11:00 a.m.Bars across the river from Ottawa (Hull area) close at 2 a.m. Bars may allow customers to stay until 4 a.m. province wide for establishments serving alcohol (with some exceptions), while the sale of alcohol from a store is restricted after 11 p.m. or 11 p.m., depending on location or store (LCBO, Beer Store, Wine Stores or selected grocery stores). Alcohol sales may occur only within regulated stores, which will always close between 9 p.m. Even though licensed establishments are never required to close their doors by a certain time, all alcohol must be removed by the end of the consumption period. In all cases, there is always an added 45 minute "consumption period" allowing patrons additional time to consume their purchases after alcohol sales have ended. On New Year's Eve, all licensed premises are allowed to serve until 3:00 a.m. It is no longer legally permissible to serve alcohol past 2 am province-wide although the province has the authority to grant waivers to allow closing at 4 a.m. and you are provided with the last fifteen minutes to order an alcoholic beverage. Ontario: Last call begins at 1:45 a.m.During special events, establishments are permitted to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. Manitoba: Last call and the sale of alcohol from a store or establishment is 2 a.m.All liquor drinks are to be removed from patron areas by 3:00 am at the latest. In an establishment, a customer may have no more than two drinks in possession after 1 a.m. Alberta: Last call and sale of alcohol from a store or establishment is 2 a.m.until 11:00 p.m., with government-operated liquor stores typically closing before 9 p.m. Regulated liquor stores (both private and government-operated) can sell off-premises alcohol from 9:00 a.m. provincewide if food is available to patrons at the premises. On New Year's Eve last call is extended to 4 a.m. Downtown Vancouver's last call was moved to 4:00 a.m. However, municipalities may change last call as earlier as 12 a.m. British Columbia: Last call for serving alcohol is generally 2:00 a.m.However, some cities have laws that require bars to close during the early morning hours. There is no legally mandated last call in Brazil many bars will stay open all night. There is no legally mandated last call in Belgium many bars will stay open all night. Alcohol is allowed to be served until the bar or club closes. In the capital, Vienna, bars and clubs are allowed to stay open until 6 a.m. although many places have special permits to close later. The resulting rush to buy drinks after work was known as the six o'clock swill.īar closing hours in Austria are regulated by the federated states. ĭuring a significant part of the early 20th century, bars in Australia and New Zealand were closed at 6 p.m. However, a six-hour daily closure period applies to new licenses (and extended hours authorizations) granted from 30 October 2008, which is nominated depending on individual and community circumstances. In non-residential areas, some bars are open 24 hours. In New South Wales, there is no specified closing time, but in residential areas, bars are often required to close at midnight. List of last call times around the world Australia 1 List of last call times around the world.