Licensed alcohol retailers are commonly called liquor shops or wine shops.
Does Ireland have liquor stores?
Re: Buying alcohol in Ireland? Off-licences are everywhere nowadays: in petrol stations, convenience stores, supermarkets. Alcohol is very expensive in Ireland. If by "liquor" you mean spirits (whiskey, gin, brandy etc.), you will find it particularly expensive.
Why is a liquor store called A Packie?
In order to transport liquor discretely, stackable boxes were used, wrapped in brown paper and taped or tied shut with a string, so you could get it to the privacy of your own home. Thus “getting a package” became the euphemism. The Boston lingo made that, “Packie”, over time.
What is the difference between a package store and a liquor store?
The simple answer is a liquor store and a package store are pretty much one-in-the-same. At Dictionary.com, when you type in "liquor store," it reads, "see package store." The definition for both reads: A store selling sealed bottles or other containers of alcoholic beverages that may only be consumed off the premises.29 Jul 2019
Does Walmart sell alcohol on Sunday in Indiana?
While grocery stores may be open round the clock like in the states, there's still a limit on hours for alcohol sales. For example, customers can purchase beer at Walmart from Monday to Saturday from 9 am-9 pm and Sunday from 11 am-6 pm.