Looking for liquor license in Boston?

$250,000 for a full liquor license, $50,000-$100,000 for a beer & wine license, $1,500 - $2,000 annual renewal fee


It actually depends on the location of the venue with in the city. A liquor license for an establishment in the back Bay area will cost considerably more than a license for an establishment in Faneuil Hall for example. When the economy was booming, people were asking for upwards of $450k for a license in the Back Bay and around $250k-$350k elsewhere. Now given the current economy, prices are drastically lower. Recent prices for Faneuil Hall were around $180k. It's not the price you need to worry about. Obtaining a MA L.L. is extreme time consuming and difficult. Best option (unless you're well-connected) is to hire a law firm that specializes in this exact area, there are a couple firms in Boston that specialize in this. It's obviously an additional expense but if it gets you the license then it's more then worth it.

McDermott, Quilty and Miller is a law firm specializing in liquor licenses in Boston, their costs run approximately $7500 - their telephone number is 617-946-4600.

Food allergy "on alert" says State

Concerned by a rise in food allergies, Massachusetts health authorities plan this summer to start requiring that restaurant staff and their menus address diners’ potential adverse reactions to nuts, dairy products, and other ingredients that can make pulses race and lungs tighten.

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Under regulations unveiled yesterday by the state Department of Public Health, thousands of restaurant workers would undergo training and then return to their kitchens, sharing lessons on how to prevent dishes from being contaminated with allergy-inducing ingredients. Every menu in the state would be emblazoned with this admonition: “Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.’’

Statistics suggest servers could be hearing that a lot. It is estimated that 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies, spawning as many as 125,000 emergency room visits a year, and, on rare occasions, deaths.

For reasons that remain murky, the prevalence of those conditions appears to be increasing. Diagnoses of peanut allergies in children, for instance, doubled in a recent five-year period.

Now, Massachusetts stands at the vanguard of a movement to reduce allergic reactions caused by restaurant fare.

“We’re hoping that other states will follow the model that’s being set in Massachusetts,’’ said Chris Weiss, vice president of advocacy and government relations at the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. “If you look at the research we’ve done on food allergy fatalities, just about half were the result of food served by a restaurant or some sort of a food-service establishment.’’

By Boston Globe.

Catering business in Boston may be able to obtain liquor license soon . .

The MRA is leading the legislative effort to establish a new class of liquor license for caterers. Those caterers who choose to apply for a license would be allowed to stock an inventory, transport, and serve alcohol at events. They would also be able to return any unused product to their commissary. The present laws and procedures for serving alcohol at a catered event are very convoluted and improperly enforced. We feel that this law would modernize the licensing process and promote public safety. This would be an optional license for caterers and those who do not want the expense or responsibility will still be able to serve alcohol under the current procedures. There are some minor changes to the bill language, and we plan to have it re-filed for next session with renewed emphasis.

Extracted from a publication of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association

Speed's Hot Dogs

We were taking inventory of an empty restaurant for 3 hours, hungry as hell went to speed's and got hot dogs with mustard and relish. Simple, straight, absolutely juicy and of giant size, deliciously messy and for $7 bucks we'll be back again soon. Next time you're hungry for a great hot dog set your GPS to 42 Newmarket Square, Boston, MA 02228 and enjoy yourself.

Time to update your "Liquor Liability Insurance"

Attention Liquor license holders, bar operators and club owners in Massachusetts:

The Legislature enacted a new law requiring restaurants, bars and clubs to have liquor liability insurance. ( nothing new ) - but A Section 12 license will not be renewed or issued until they file a certificate of insurance with their local licensing authority. The minimum amounts of coverage required will be $250,000 for injury or death to one person and $500,000 for injury or death to more than one person in one accident.

A complete summary of the law is provided by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission at www.mass.gov/abcc.

Make sure you talk to your insurance agent regarding this important issue.