What does "off license" mean when on the awning of an offie?

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**[OP or Mod marked this as the best answer](/r/AskUK/comments/13e7boe/what_does_off_license_mean_when_on_the_awning_of/jjo9shv/), given by u/rising_then_falling** Offie is short for off licence. > >Off licence is short for a shop with a *licence* to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption *off* the premises. > >As opposed to a pub or bar whi h had a licence to sell them for consumption on or off the premises. --- [_^What ^is ^this?_](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/jjrte1/askuk_hits_200k_new_feature_mark_an_answer/)

**[OP or Mod marked this as the best answer](/r/AskUK/comments/13e7boe/what_does_off_license_mean_when_on_the_awning_of/jjo9rnu/), given by u/empireOS** Anywhere that wants to sell alcohol needs to be licenced by the local council. > >Broadly, there’s two types: > >* An *on-licence* is used by pubs and restaurants. It lets people buy alcohol to drink on the premises. >* An *off-licence* is for the UK version of liquor stores, corner shops and supermarkets. It lets people buy alcohol, but only for drinking off the premises. --- [_^What ^is ^this?_](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/jjrte1/askuk_hits_200k_new_feature_mark_an_answer/)