BYOB and Cigar Shops

HawkEye19 · 02-03-2009, 11:40 AM

A buddy and I were discussing this, and figured out neither one of us really know the answer. Are there unwritten rules about this does it vary from state to state (needless to say, I'm most curious about Minnesota), do you just ask the guy at the counter..

Thanks

zmancbr · 02-03-2009, 11:42 AM

Well it is typically up to the store owner so asking may be the best option. There are some shops here in CO that don't allow it and some owners that could care less. Then there are some the allow it, but only in the members areas...

gpugliese · 02-03-2009, 11:44 AM

Are you talking beer or beverages? Beverages, I'd say it's up to the store owner. Beer, it's going to vary state to state, as often times permits are required for alcoholic beverages.

02-03-2009, 11:46 AM

In my store, customers are allowed to BYOB. We are not allowed to sell or distribute booze.

mosesbotbol · 02-03-2009, 11:49 AM

It's generally allow at my B&M, and for sure allowed if it's something he likes to drink

02-03-2009, 11:49 AM

The owners at my B&M allow it. I have two bottles in my locker.

dunng · 02-03-2009, 11:54 AM

It's allowed around here... just make sure you buy it next door at the B&M owner's liquor store.

Mugen910 · 02-03-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dunng

It's allowed around here... just make sure you buy it next door at the B&M owner's liquor store.

nice!

Scottw · 02-03-2009, 12:04 PM

My B & M permits beer / wine / booze consumption with no issues at all.

Yazzie · 02-03-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dunng

It's allowed around here... just make sure you buy it next door at the B&M owner's liquor store.

That sounds fair

gnukfu · 02-03-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dunng

It's allowed around here... just make sure you buy it next door at the B&M owner's liquor store.

Yeah, how convenient is that?

dunng · 02-03-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

Yeah, how convenient is that?

Raralith · 02-03-2009, 01:48 PM

I brought a flask once to a lounge, and I got the stink eye. Maybe it was the store owner, but I can't think of anything in California that would prohibit this. The store itself wasn't selling me any anyways.

Footbag · 02-03-2009, 02:48 PM

As I understand the laws, a business can allow drinking and even serve alcohol (free) on their premises. No license is needed, unless you are charging.

It is a good idea to take a look at your insurance policy and make sure you are covered for some of the worst case scenarios, before tapping the kegs.

livwire68 · 02-03-2009, 02:53 PM

We use to be able to here. Then after an event someone reported it, a bunch of shops were hit and now they are gun shy. I still bring in a coffee mug with something when I visit.

dannysguitar · 02-03-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Raralith

I brought a flask once to a lounge, and I got the stink eye. Maybe it was the store owner, but I can't think of anything in California that would prohibit this. The store itself wasn't selling me any anyways.

Where was that? We need to stop going there! LOL

alley00p · 02-03-2009, 03:15 PM

My B&M, ViBratto's, allows "cigar customers" to bring in a bottle of wine, spirits or beer. The owner's rule is "If you want to bring something to drink in here, you better be buying a stick (or more)".

There is a wine shop next door and a lot of strangers buy a bottle and come walking in, asking if they can sit and drink the wine because the wine shop has a no smoking policy. That's where the owner's rule comes into play.

Regulars are always allowed (and encouraged!) to bring in a good single malt scotch or single barrel bourbon to share with their friends.

This is where I have been learning all the fine points of single malts!

02-03-2009, 03:18 PM

We allow it at the shop I work at, just don't get stupid drunk.

02-03-2009, 03:24 PM

I think around these parts they have to have a "consumption permit"

02-03-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

We allow it at the shop I work at, just don't get stupid drunk.

Thats the only reason I drink!

02-03-2009, 11:40 AM	#1
HawkEye19 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 81 Trading: (6)	BYOB and Cigar Shops A buddy and I were discussing this, and figured out neither one of us really know the answer. Are there unwritten rules about this does it vary from state to state (needless to say, I'm most curious about Minnesota), do you just ask the guy at the counter.. Thanks

02-03-2009, 11:42 AM	#2
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops Well it is typically up to the store owner so asking may be the best option. There are some shops here in CO that don't allow it and some owners that could care less. Then there are some the allow it, but only in the members areas...

02-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
gpugliese B.Y.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Van down by the river Posts: 424 Trading: (13)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops Are you talking beer or beverages? Beverages, I'd say it's up to the store owner. Beer, it's going to vary state to state, as often times permits are required for alcoholic beverages. __________________ - Greg

02-03-2009, 11:46 AM	#4
uptown_isy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops In my store, customers are allowed to BYOB. We are not allowed to sell or distribute booze.

02-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops It's generally allow at my B&M, and for sure allowed if it's something he likes to drink __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#6
silentjon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops The owners at my B&M allow it. I have two bottles in my locker.

02-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#7
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops It's allowed around here... just make sure you buy it next door at the B&M owner's liquor store. __________________ MassHole Banter

02-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops My B & M permits beer / wine / booze consumption with no issues at all. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

02-03-2009, 01:48 PM	#13
Raralith Death to the Unbelievers Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 475 Trading: (24)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops I brought a flask once to a lounge, and I got the stink eye. Maybe it was the store owner, but I can't think of anything in California that would prohibit this. The store itself wasn't selling me any anyways.

02-03-2009, 02:48 PM	#14
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops As I understand the laws, a business can allow drinking and even serve alcohol (free) on their premises. No license is needed, unless you are charging. It is a good idea to take a look at your insurance policy and make sure you are covered for some of the worst case scenarios, before tapping the kegs.

02-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#15
livwire68 Las Vegas Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the Asylum Posts: 509 Trading: (7)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops We use to be able to here. Then after an event someone reported it, a bunch of shops were hit and now they are gun shy. I still bring in a coffee mug with something when I visit. __________________

02-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#17
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops My B&M, ViBratto's, allows "cigar customers" to bring in a bottle of wine, spirits or beer. The owner's rule is "If you want to bring something to drink in here, you better be buying a stick (or more)". There is a wine shop next door and a lot of strangers buy a bottle and come walking in, asking if they can sit and drink the wine because the wine shop has a no smoking policy. That's where the owner's rule comes into play. Regulars are always allowed (and encouraged!) to bring in a good single malt scotch or single barrel bourbon to share with their friends. This is where I have been learning all the fine points of single malts! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

02-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#18
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops We allow it at the shop I work at, just don't get stupid drunk.

02-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#19
GWags Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BYOB and Cigar Shops I think around these parts they have to have a "consumption permit"