Welcome to the website of the Liquor Licensing Board.

The Liquor Licensing Board is established in accordance with the Dutiable Commodities (Liquor) Regulations (Cap. 109B) as an independent statutory body for the purpose of issuing liquor licences, considering application, renewal and transfer of, amendments to the liquor licences and club liquor licences. In 2023, there were 9 680 restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs licensed to sell or supply liquor for consumption on the premises in Hong Kong.

In vetting liquor licence applications, the Liquor Licensing Board will give a full and fair consideration to each and every case based on the requirements under the legislation. The Liquor Licensing Board will also seek to strike a balance between the interests of the commercial operators and that of the local community. A liquor licence will be granted only when the Board is satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold the licence, the premises are suitable for selling liquor having regard to its location, structure, fire safety and hygienic conditions and, in all circumstances, the grant of the licence is not contrary to the public interest. We value very much the views of local residents and law-enforcement agencies in considering liquor licence applications.

I am honoured to be the Chairperson of the Liquor Licensing Board. Looking forward, the Liquor Licensing Board will continue to adopt an open, transparent and fair approach and endeavour to serve our community in the work that we do.

Hope you enjoy browsing our website and find it useful in knowing more about the Liquor Licensing Board and the procedures for applying liquor licences. Your suggestions and comments are most welcome.

HUI Mei-sheung, Tennessy, M.H., J.P.
Chairperson of the Liquor Licensing Board