Introduction

A club liquor licence allows a registered club to sell alcohol to members and guests, for consumption on and off the premises. The licence also allows the operation of gaming machines, subject to separate approval.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a corporation.

What you need

How to apply

  1. Check the eligibility requirements.
  2. Gather required documents.
  3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
  4. Log in or create an account.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete your application.

More information

Notify stakeholders

Some liquor licence applications require you to notify stakeholders and the local community about your application once it has been submitted.

Find out more about notification requirements at Liquor & Gaming NSW.

Licence conditions

Conditions apply to NSW liquor licences. Some conditions apply automatically depending on the type of premises. Other conditions may be imposed on a licence by Liquor & Gaming NSW or the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority.  

Where there are conditions that may be applied, you can include the conditions form with your application. It may help reduce application processing time.

Find out more about licence conditions at Liquor & Gaming NSW.

Authorisations and exemptions

Authorisations and exemptions can help you customise your on-premises licence to suit your needs. See the Liquor & Gaming NSW website for more information about club licences authorisations and exemptions.

Enquiries about liquor licensing

For up-to-date liquor licence guidelines, resources and tools visit Liquor & Gaming NSW liquor licensing.

If you have questions or feedback about liquor licensing contact Liquor & Gaming NSW.

Last updated: 21 July 2025