Los Angeles County Type 47 Full Liquor License For Restaurants
Los Angeles County’s dining scene includes countless restaurants and lounges where craft cocktails, spirits, and wine are central to the guest experience. For these concepts, the Type 47 on-sale general eating place license is the standard tool that allows full liquor service in a restaurant setting.
Liquor License Agents helps Los Angeles County restaurateurs, hospitality groups, and buyers plan, acquire, and transfer Type 47 licenses so bar programs, kitchens, and CUP conditions all align.
What The California Type 47 On Sale General Eating Place License Authorizes
A Type 47 license is a general on-sale license tied to a bona fide eating place. In Los Angeles County, a Type 47 license generally allows you to:
- Serve spirits, beer, and wine for on-premises consumption with your restaurant operation
- Pair cocktails, wine lists, and beer programs with a full menu of meals
- Operate as a dining-focused business that also offers a robust bar and lounge experience
- Welcome families and minors, since the premises is an eating place rather than a bar-only environment
The Type 47 license sits at the intersection of serious food and serious beverage programs, making it the standard for full-service restaurants with bars.
Is A Type 47 License Right For Your Los Angeles Restaurant Or Lounge
A Type 47 license may be the right move if:
- Cocktails and spirits-forward drinks are important to your menu, not just an afterthought
- You have, or plan to build, a full kitchen capable of producing complete meals on a regular basis
- Your layout supports a bar, lounge, and dining areas under a single, coordinated concept
- You are targeting dinner, late-night dining, or special events where a full bar drives experience and revenue
If your concept is intentionally beer-and-wine only, or operates with a very small kitchen and limited food, Type 41 or a bar-oriented license might be better. We help you weigh the added cost and complexity of a Type 47 license against the upside of a strong bar program.
How Liquor License Agents Supports Type 47 Buyers And Sellers In Los Angeles County
Type 47 licenses are high-value assets that can materially affect the sale price of a restaurant. They demand careful handling in both new applications and transfers.
Liquor License Agents supports Type 47 projects by:
- Reviewing your kitchen, menu, and floor plan to confirm that you meet eating place criteria
- Advising whether a new Type 47 license is realistic in your area, or whether you will need to purchase an existing license
- Coordinating license valuation and escrow when a Type 47 license is included in a restaurant sale
- Preparing ABC applications, diagrams, and ownership disclosures that reflect your actual operations
- Working with planning departments on parking, hours, entertainment, and conditions that may attach to your CUP
- Monitoring ABC review and helping you respond to questions, protests, or proposed conditions
Our focus is to keep your license strategy synchronized with lease negotiations, construction, and staffing so you can open with the bar program you planned.
Los Angeles County Type 47 Full Liquor License FAQs
1. What can I serve with a California Type 47 on sale general eating place license?
A Type 47 license allows you to serve spirits, beer, and wine for on-premises consumption in connection with a bona fide eating place. Guests can enjoy cocktails, mixed drinks, beer, and wine alongside their meals.
2. What food and kitchen requirements apply to a Type 47 restaurant license in Los Angeles?
You must operate a bona fide eating place, which means a full kitchen, appropriate equipment, and a regular menu of meals, not just snacks or prepackaged items. Food service should be a consistent part of your operation, and ABC may consider your food-to-alcohol sales mix, hours, and CUP conditions.
3. How is a Type 47 license different from a Type 41 beer and wine license?
A Type 41 license authorizes only beer and wine, while a Type 47 license authorizes spirits, beer, and wine. Type 47 licenses generally carry higher acquisition costs and more scrutiny, but they allow a full bar program that can materially increase check averages in many Los Angeles concepts.
4. Can I transfer a Type 47 license when I buy or sell a restaurant in Los Angeles County?
Yes. Type 47 licenses are frequently transferred as part of restaurant asset sales or ownership changes. Transfers go through ABC and usually run in parallel with escrow. Coordinating closing, license posting, and ABC approval is essential to avoid disruption in service.
5. How long does it usually take to obtain or transfer a Type 47 license in Los Angeles?
Expect a process of several months, particularly in sensitive neighborhoods or where CUP conditions are involved. ABC review, public notice, local planning requirements, and any build-out work all influence timing. Starting the licensing process early gives you a better chance of opening with your bar in place.
6. What neighborhood, CUP, or parking conditions might affect my Type 47 approval?
Conditional use permits often regulate hours, patio use, entertainment, signage, and parking ratios. Some neighborhoods have additional alcohol policies or overlay zones. We review existing CUPs, proposed conditions, and neighborhood sensitivities so you understand the operating framework before finalizing your plans.
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If you are planning a full-service restaurant or lounge in Los Angeles County and need a Type 47 license, you can call (800) 799-9081 to schedule an appointment and review license options, CUP conditions, and deal structures with an experienced advisor.