Cafes and restaurants
If your business is a cafe or restaurant, see applying for an on-premises licence (cafe or restaurant).
Introduction
An on-premises licence allows you to sell alcohol together with another product or service that is sold, supplied or provided to customers.
Some common activities and venues for this kind of licence include: nightclubs, music venues, cinemas, karaoke bars, sport facilities and commercial caterers.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old.
What you need
- a OneGov account or MyServiceNSW Account
- a floor plan showing the boundaries proposed for the licensed area (see How to submit a floor plan with licence application – PDF)
- details of the premises owner
- contact details for you or another authorised person
- your requested liquor trading hours
- a copy of your development approval or consent (if applicable)
- a completed conditions form relevant to your type of business
- a completed applicant declaration – PDF (if applicable)
- a Statement of Risks and Potential Effects (SoRPE) (if applicable)
- your payment.
If you're applying as an individual, you'll also need to provide:
- evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications, including Licensee and Advanced Licensee training (if applicable)
- a current National Police Check certificate issued within the last 3 months, and
- the 3 identity documents you used when applying for the National Police Check.
If you're applying as an organisation, you'll also need to provide:
- Australian Business Number (ABN), ACN or Association Incorporation number (Y/INC)
- the names and birthdates of all directors and officeholders (if it is a proprietary company)
- a current Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) extract
- details of an appointment of manager notice.
How to apply
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Gather required documents.
- Select the 'Apply online' button.
- Sign in to your account or register for a MyServiceNSW Account.
- Follow the prompts to complete your application.
More information
Authorisations and exemptions
Authorisations and exemptions can help you customise your on-premises licence to suit your needs. These could include extended trading hours or takeaway alcohol sales.
See the Liquor & Gaming NSW website for more information about on-premises licences authorisations and extensions.