Our liquor licensing and gaming department have 70 years of combined experience. We specialise in all facets of liquor licensing and gaming matters.

Experience demonstrates that engaging an adviser who has a detailed understanding and expert knowledge in this area is a distinct advantage. Our team of professionals are highly trained, motivated and approachable and they can provide comprehensive cost-effective solutions to meet your needs.

We regularly promote new approved licensed projects based on the work we have undertaken for our clients. From the largest liquor retailer in Australia and major food and dining precincts in shopping centres to small cafes and boutique bottle shops. We also act for several well known major hotels, resorts, restaurants, brewers and winemakers together with Clubs and numerous internet based liquor retailers and delivery services. This can all be found by scrolling through our Latest News page.

There are 7 categories of liquor licences in NSW as follows:-

  • On-premises

  • Hotel (includes general bar)

  • Small bar

  • Club

  • Packaged liquor licence

  • Producer/wholesaler licence

  • Limited licence

A liquor licence (such as an on-premises licence) can be tailored to meet an operator’s individual needs.  Multiple business activities can be assigned to it, giving the operator flexibility with how they operate their business. Flexibility in business operations can also be obtained through authorisations endorsed on the licence, like an extended trading, primary service or sale-on-other premises authorisation. The later endorsement means the sale of liquor can occur both at and away from the permanently licensed premises.

Whilst there are the traditional hotel or club licences, a hotel general bar licence is a popular alternative for some businesses. This type of licence is similar to a hotel licence, but it prohibits the operator from selling takeaway packaged liquor and providing gaming facilities. Small bar licences are also very popular. If you are interested in operating a bar where the patron capacity is 100 patrons or less, then this may be the liquor licence for you.

Packaged liquor licences apply to liquor stores selling takeaway alcohol only. A packaged liquor licence can also be limited to taking orders over the telephone, facsimile, mail order or through an internet site. The use of emails to make liquor sales falls under the category of an “internet site”.

Producer/wholesaler licences apply to wine producers, brewers, distillers, and wholesalers. The licence allows wholesalers to sell to other liquor licensees. Finally, a limited licence allows alcohol sales for consumption on the licensed premises at a function, special event or trade fair.

Our promise to you is to ensure that you obtain the right liquor licence in the shortest amount of time and with the least difficulties.

A summary of some of the matters our team can assist you with can be found in the links that follow:-

 

Latest News

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Morena Restaurant - Sydney
Morena Restaurant - Sydney

We are pleased to have assisted the team at Morena Restaurant Sydney, with the requisite approvals to open their new restaurant in Martin Place. BSV’s licensing team have secured an on-premises­ (restaurant and caterers service) licence endorsed with a primary service authorisation (PSA) for the budding venue, which is an increasingly common licence solution sought by many dining venues for its substantial and broad permissions.  

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Industry Alert - Update to Guideline 16
Industry Alert - Update to Guideline 16

Earlier this year, the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (the Authority) updated Guideline 16, which governs the way in which it assesses applications that increase access to post-midnight gaming. The Guideline formerly applied to any application that, if approved, would result in increased availability of gaming machines after 12 midnight at a venue located in a Band 3 SA2, or after 2am at any venue. Now, it applies to any application that, if approved, would result in increased availability of EGMs after 12 midnight at any venue.

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The Butler’s Pantry – Redbank
The Butler’s Pantry – Redbank

The BSV licensing team have assisted The Butler’s Pantry at Redbank with obtaining prompt approval of a primary service authorisation (PSA) to be endorsed on the existing on-premises (restaurant) licence, for their premise located in North Richmond.

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Featured
Industry Alert - Update to Guideline 16
Industry Alert - Update to Guideline 16

Earlier this year, the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (the Authority) updated Guideline 16, which governs the way in which it assesses applications that increase access to post-midnight gaming. The Guideline formerly applied to any application that, if approved, would result in increased availability of gaming machines after 12 midnight at a venue located in a Band 3 SA2, or after 2am at any venue. Now, it applies to any application that, if approved, would result in increased availability of EGMs after 12 midnight at any venue.

What the NSW Government’s New Vibrancy Reforms Mean for Your Business
What the NSW Government’s New Vibrancy Reforms Mean for Your Business

The Vibrancy Reform package passed by NSW Parliament in December 2023 include diverse changes applicable to many types of licensed businesses, with many gradually coming into effect throughout 2024. Licenced businesses can expect these changes to wholistically deliver a more favourable regulatory environment which creates greater operational certainty, particularly for those providing live music or special events.

Industry Alert: Outdoor Dining
Industry Alert: Outdoor Dining

The temporary provisions introduced during COVID-19 regarding approval for outdoor dining have been made permanent under the State Government’s recent Vibrancy Reform package. This means that the previously approved area will continue to be licensed while the land use remains an exempt development. However, businesses should note that any changes to the outdoor dining area require a new application to be lodged with Liquor & Gaming NSW.