What types of liquor licenses are issued in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania issues multiple license classes through its state liquor control agency. Common types include retail licenses for bars and restaurants, package liquor stores, breweries, and special event permits. Each municipality can also set local license categories with additional restrictions.

What are video gaming terminals?

Video gaming terminals (VGTs) are electronic gambling machines licensed by state gaming boards. Eligible establishments (bars, restaurants, truck stops, fraternal organizations) may operate terminals depending on state law. Revenue is typically split between the establishment, terminal operator, and state/local government.

How is gaming revenue distributed?

Net terminal income (after payouts to players) is typically split between the state, local municipality, terminal operator, and the licensed establishment. The exact split varies by state. Municipalities also collect license fees.

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All Liquor Licenses in Allentown, PA — Bars & Restaurants

Allentown Liquor Licenses

PA Liquor Control Board

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Liquor Licenses

PA Liquor Control Board

Active Licensesi

160

1 per 787 residents

36Restaurant (Liquor)

11Catering Club (Liquor)

7Restaurant (Liquor)

6Eating Place Retail Dispenser (Malt)

6Transporter for Hire Class B

6Restaurant (Liquor)

5Alcohol Non-Beverage

4Distributor (Malt)

4Public Venue Restaurant

4Restaurant (Liquor)

3Alcohol Beverage

3Alcohol Tax-Exempt

3Limited Distillery

3Club (Liquor)

3Distributor (Malt)

3Brewery

3Transporter for Hire Class A

3Importing Distributor (Malt)

3Limited Winery

3Restaurant (Liquor)

2Distributor (Malt)

2Direct Wine Shipper

2Economic Development Restaurant (Liquor)

2Brewery Storage

2Hotel (Liquor)

2Performing Arts Facility

2Restaurant (Liquor)

2Special Occasion Permit

1Club (Liquor)

1Continuing Care Retirement Community (Liquor)

1Distributor (Malt)

1Eating Place Retail Dispenser (Malt)

1Brewery

1Grain Alcohol

1Municipal Golf Course (Liquor)

1Hotel (Liquor)

1Importer's Warehouse

1Bailee For Hire

1Restaurant (Liquor)

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160 Licenses

Showing current licenses. Full history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Liquor Licenses

PA Liquor Control Board

Active Licensesi

160

1 per 787 residents

36Restaurant (Liquor)

11Catering Club (Liquor)

7Restaurant (Liquor)

6Eating Place Retail Dispenser (Malt)

6Transporter for Hire Class B

6Restaurant (Liquor)

5Alcohol Non-Beverage

4Distributor (Malt)

4Public Venue Restaurant

4Restaurant (Liquor)

3Alcohol Beverage

3Alcohol Tax-Exempt

3Limited Distillery

3Club (Liquor)

3Distributor (Malt)

3Brewery

3Transporter for Hire Class A

3Importing Distributor (Malt)

3Limited Winery

3Restaurant (Liquor)

2Distributor (Malt)

2Direct Wine Shipper

2Economic Development Restaurant (Liquor)

2Brewery Storage

2Hotel (Liquor)

2Performing Arts Facility

2Restaurant (Liquor)

2Special Occasion Permit

1Club (Liquor)

1Continuing Care Retirement Community (Liquor)

1Distributor (Malt)

1Eating Place Retail Dispenser (Malt)

1Brewery

1Grain Alcohol

1Municipal Golf Course (Liquor)

1Hotel (Liquor)

1Importer's Warehouse

1Bailee For Hire

1Restaurant (Liquor)

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