Can private clubs cater and sell alcohol to the public or host parties for non-members?
Any club licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Liquor Control Act may sell alcoholic beverages by the drink for consumption on the premises to members and bona fide guests. Pursuant to Section 60-7A-13 of the Liquor Control Act, it is unlawful and grounds for suspension or revocation of its license for a club to solicit or permit public patronage of the club’s alcoholic beverage facilities. Licensed clubs may serve alcoholic beverages to members and their bona fide guests (“bona fide guest” means a person whose presence in the club is in response to a specific invitation by a member and for whom the member assumes responsibility).
