$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.
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