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Can I bring my own wine or beer if my favorite restaurant doesn't have a liquor license?
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW

It is not possible to give you one universal reply to your question, as the situation varies by state law and individual restaurant.

The simple answer is to call the restaurant in advance to ask them, first, if they will permit you to bring your own wine, and, second, what corkage fee they charge.


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Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade as an importer and retailer, and at present he is an educator, speaker and consultant. He set up and managed Millesima USA, a New York merchant affiliated with a leading European company. Previously, he served as senior executive of importers Frederick Wildman & Sons. In recent years, Roger has judged wine competitions in Argentina, Turkey, Portugal, China and the U.S. Roger is one of America's first Masters of Wine.

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