Does Safeway sell alcohol? (Beer, Wine, Spirits, States, Times & more)
Many U.S. states allow the sale of wine, beer, spirits, and other alcohol in grocery stores. As long as customers have a valid ID, they can buy alcoholic beverages while shopping.
If you’re a Safeway shopper, you might be wondering if you can buy alcohol at your local Safeway. If you want to find out, read on to see what I learned!
Does Safeway sell alcohol?
Safeway sells a variety of alcohol in some stores, including beer, wine and spirits. States with Safeway stores that allow the sale of alcohol include Arizona, California, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming. Safeway sells alcohol between 9am and 9pm.
If you’d like to learn more about what alcohol Safeway sells, in which store locations, when you can buy alcohol, and more, keep reading!
Can you buy alcohol from Safeway Online?
Safeway can order its entire selection of wines, beers and spirits online. Customers can place orders for pickup or delivery.
Customers should carry identification with them to confirm they are of age to drink the alcohol they are purchasing.
When does Safeway sell alcohol?
Safeway sells its alcohol selection throughout the week, including Sundays, and offers alcoholic beverages from 9am to 9pm.
However, this time may vary based on local municipal laws for different store locations.
Which Safeway locations sell alcohol?
While Safeway stores can sell alcohol, not every state currently allows the sale of alcohol in grocery stores.
Safeway locations in 8 of 17 states allow the sale of alcohol in grocery stores.
The states listed below allow Safeway to sell alcohol:
- Arizona
- california
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- new mexico
- South Dakota
- washington
- Wyoming
What types of alcohol does Safeway sell?
Safeway sells a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. On the Safeway website, their alcohol selection is divided into three categories: beer, wine, and spirits and blends.
Within these categories, there are also subcategories for brew type, fermentation, and brand.
Listed below are some of the alcohol brands and subcategories that Safeway currently offers:
beer:
- Imported beers: Corona, Heineken, Guinness, Modelo, Corona Premier, Pacifico Claira, etc.
- Spiked Sodas: White Claw, Truly Spikeling & Sparkling, Truly Hard Seltzer, MICHELOB ULTRA, Mike’s, Bud, 21st Amendment Brewery, Basic, Maha and more.
- Domestic Beers: Michelob, Coors, Budweiser, Miller, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Keystone Light, White Claw, Kona Brewing Co., Mickey’s, Saint Archer Gold, Steel Reserve, etc.
- Craft Beer: Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, Firestone Walker, Elysian, Deschutes Brewery, Samuel Adams, Shock Top, Founders, Drakes, Bear Republic, Anchor Brewing and more.
- Cider: Angry Orchard, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Golden State Cider, ACE, Stella Artois, etc.
- Non-alcoholic beers: Odouls, Heineken, Lagunitas, Marke Clausthaler, Old Milwaukee, etc.
- Flavored Malt Beverages: Bartles and Jaymes, Kyla, Seagrams, Steel Reserve, Gowans and more.
wine:
- Chardonnay: O Organics, Barefoot Cellars, Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Robert Mondavi, Cupcake Vineyards and more.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Signature Reserve, Bota Box, Los Hermanos, Chateau Ste.Michelle, Josh, etc.
- Sauvignon Blanc and Fume Blanc: Kim Crawford, Bonterra, Joel Gott, Black Box, Bogle Vineyards and more.
- Pinot Grigio & Gris: Barefoot Cellars, Dark Horse, Bandit, Beringer, Black Box, Bota Box and more.
- Sparkling wine: La Marca, Korbel, Andre, Cook’s California Champagne, etc.
- Blended wines and others: Franzia, Bota Box, Il Conte D’Alba, Apothic, Ménage à Trois, 19 Crimes, etc.
- Pinot Noir: Box Wise, Clos du Bois, Creative Juice, Cupcake, Duck Pond, Ecco Domani, J Vineyards, etc.
- Merlot: Duckhorn, Robert Mondavi, Bogle Vineyards, Firefly Ridge, Kenwood and more.
- Zinfandel: Cline, Federalist, Joel Gott, Ravenswood, 1000 Stories, 7 Deadly and more.
- Roses: Beringer, Bota Box, Francis Ford Coppola, Sutter Home, 14 Hands, Band of Roses and more.
- Sweet wines: House, Korbel, Loco Lopez, Main & Vine, Stella Rosa, etc.
- Port and Sherry: Grahams, Sandeman, Taylor Fladgate, Cockburn’s, Fonseca, Harveys, Sheffield Cellars, etc.
- Dessert wines: Barefoot Cellars, Sutter Home, Castello Del Poggio, Gambarelli & Davitto, Lillet, Oliver, etc.
- Sake and rice wine: Sho Chiku Bai, Gekkeikan, Kinsen Plum, Momokawa, Sayuri and Ty Ku.
- Moscato and Muscat: B&G, Barefoot Cellars, Il Conte D’Alba, Ménage à Trois and Risata.
- Malbec: Alamos, Antigal, Bodega, Bodega Belgrano, Catena and Layer Cake.
- Riesling: Barefoot, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Fezer and Underwood.
- Syrah and Shiraz: Mollydooker, Qupe and Zaca Mesa
- Gewurztraminer:
Spirits and Bartenders:
- Vodka: Signature Reserve, Titos, Absolut, Vitali, Gray Goose, SKYY, etc.
- Tequila & Mezcal: Jose Cuervo, Gran Patron, Sauza, Casimigos, TEQUILA CAZADORES, 1800, etc.
- Cognac: Hennessy, E&J, Christian Brothers, Remy Martin, Courvoisier, Korbel, etc.
- Whiskey & Bourbon: Signature Reserve, Crown Royal, Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Jameson, Maker’s Mark and more
- Rum: Parrot Bay, Bacardi, Kings Bay, Malibu, Kraken, Sailor Jerry, etc.
- Scotch Whiskey: Dewars, The Glenlivet, The Macallan, Glen Fiddich, Ardbeg, Buchanans, etc.
- Ready-made cocktails: Cutwater Spirits, Jose Cuervo, Bacardi, Crown Royal, 10 Barrel Brewing Co, 1800 and more.
- Cordials and Liqueurs: Baileys, J Brandt, Cointreau, Grand Mariner, Jagermeister, Kahlua, etc.
- Cocktail Mixing: Master of Mixes, Zing Zang, Roses, Angostura, Lefty O’Doul’s and more.
- Gins: Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, Essex Place, Aviation, Gordons, etc.
- Absinthes: Gallo Salame, Martini & Rossi and Carpano Antica Formula.
Does Safeway Canada sell alcohol?
The sale of alcohol in grocery stores is currently not allowed in Canada, which means Safeway stores do not sell any alcohol.
However, Safeway has its own brand of liquor stores, connected to many locations across Canada, called Safeway Liquor.
There are currently 10 Safeway Liquor stores in Canada.
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in conclusion
Safeway sells alcohol in all stores in states that allow the sale of alcohol in grocery stores.
Safeway customers can buy alcohol from Safeway in 8 of the 17 states that allow the sale of alcohol in grocery stores.
Safeway offers an extensive range of wines, beers and spirits, including their own Signature brand.
They sell alcohol from 9am to 9pm or as permitted by the local municipality. Safeway Canada also has Safeway Liquor stores in many different store locations.
