Licence III: What spirits can you sell with it?
The license III is much more than just an authorization to sell alcohol. It's a real lever for revitalizing your establishment, broadening your customer base and boosting your sales.
But what types of alcohol can you offer with this license? And, above all, when? This guide gives you all the keys you need to make the most of your license III.
Licence III: Freedom for your business
Unlike the restaurant license, which restricts the sale of alcohol to mealtimes, the license III gives you the freedom to serve alcoholic beverages at any time of day, in compliance with local regulations.
Distinction from restaurant license
This flexibility is a considerable advantage for bars, pubs, hotels or any establishment wishing to offer aperitifs, afterworks or evening entertainment. The license III allows you to meet your customers' expectations, whatever the time of day.
Overview of alcohols in France: 5 key groups
To fully understand the authorizations associated with the license III, let's recall the 5 alcohol groups defined by French legislation:
- Group 1: Alcohol-free drinks
- Group 2: Still wines (not covered by license III)
- Group 3: Fermented beverages (beer, cider, perry, mead)
- Group 4: Rums, tafias, distilled spirits (require a licence IV)
- Group 5: Liqueurs and other spirits (licence IV required)
With your licence III, serve these spirits legally
Your license III opens the door to a varied offer:
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Still Wines & Fermented Beverages (Groups 2 & 3)
All wines, beers, champagnes, ciders, perries, meads and vins doux naturels (VDN).
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Sweet natural wines (VDN)
Port, Banyuls, Maury, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, etc.
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Liqueur wines, wine-based aperitifs, fruit liqueurs
Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Martini, Vermouth, Crème de Cassis, etc. (up to 18° alcohol).
Selling alcohol at all hours: The advantage of a licence III
The ability to serve alcohol outside of mealtimes is a real asset for your establishment:
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Boost your sales
Offer happy hours, themed evenings or aperitif formulas to attract a wider customer base and boost sales.
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Tailor your offer to your customers
at any time of day, whether they want a coffee in the morning, a glass of wine at lunchtime or a cocktail in the evening.
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