Which Costcos Sell Liquor? State By State Guide

Costco is like an amusement park for adults. You may not be able to ride a literal rollercoaster, but you can pick up a year’s worth of laundry detergent and paper towels.

Buying in bulk usually means you can take advantage of serious savings. And one of the departments where these deals are most apparent is the liquor section. Whether you’re hosting a party or stocking your home bar, Costco is the best place to buy booze. They have luxury name brands and a robust lineup of high-quality Kirkland products. Costco’s vodka is often compared to Grey Goose for a reason—it’s just that good.

But before you hop in your car to make a Costco liquor run, you need to check if your local warehouse even sells booze. Depending on where you live, your Costco store will have a different selection of alcohol. Don’t blame the big box store, though. They’re just following state law. But on the plus side, Costcos in some states sell discounted alcohol to everybody, no membership required.

We’re breaking down all of the individual alcohol policies of Costcos across the country. So next time you’re planning to stock up on household essentials, you can have a better idea of what to expect.

Alabama

Members rejoice! Alabama Costcos sell beer, wine, and liquor. However, hard alcohol is sold in a separate wing of the warehouse that has different operating hours.

Arizona

Arizona law says that business with public liquor licenses must sell alcohol to the public without requiring memberships. So all Arizonans can enjoy Costco’s affordable beer, wine, and liquor.

Arkansas

Costcos in Arkansas sell beer and wine in the main warehouse, accessible only to members. However, you can grab liquor without a membership.

California

California Costcos sell alcohol to nonmembers! Just tell the attendant at the door that you’re there to buy booze and they’ll let you right in—make sure to snack on some samples while you’re at it.

Colorado

Some Costcos in Colorado sell beer, wine, and liquor—but not all of them. So make sure to call your local warehouse to confirm what they have in stock.

Connecticut

Connecticut Costcos typically have an onsite liquor store that operates separately from the main warehouse. These stores sell beer, wine, and liquor at Costco prices without requiring a membership.

D.C.

The only Costco in Washington D.C. sells beer, wine, and liquor to members.

Delaware

Delaware Costcos sell beer, wine, and liquor to the public through a separate entrance. And bonus: it’s all tax free!

Florida

Members can buy beer, wine, and liquor at Costcos in Florida.

Georgia

Georgia law only allows a business to have two liquor licenses maximum. All locations in the state sell beer and wine, but only the Perimeter and Alpharetta warehouses sell hard liquor.

Idaho

You can only buy beer and wine at Idaho Costcos.

Iowa

Time to celebrate: Costcos in Iowa sell beer, wine, and liquor to members!

Illinois

Members can buy beer, wine, and liquor at Costcos all over Illinois.

Indiana

Indiana Costcos offer beer, wine, and liquor for the general public, regardless of membership status.

Kansas

Kansas Costco locations can only sell beverage with an alcohol level below 3.2%.

Kentucky

Costcos in Kentucky sell beer, wine, and liquor to both members and nonmembers.

Louisiana

Costco members can buy beer, wine, and liquor in Louisiana.

Maine

There are sadly no Costcos in Maine.

Maryland

You won’t find any alcohol at the Maryland warehouses.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Costcos sell beer, wine, and liquor to both members and nonmembers.

Michigan

You can buy beer, wine, and liquor at Costco whether you have a membership or not.

Minnesota

All Minnesotans can buy beer, wine, and liquor at Costcos across the state.

Missouri

Members can buy beer, wine, and liquor at Costcos in Missouri.

Nebraska

Nebraska Costcos offer beer, wine, and liquor to all members.

Nevada

Yep, you can get beer, wine, and liquor at Nevada locations—but you need to be a member.

New Hampshire

You can count on beer and wine at New Hampshire Costcos—but you’ll have to buy hard alcohol at a state liquor outlet.

New Jersey

Some Costcos in New Jersey sell beer, wine, and liquor in the main warehouse. Some sell their booze at a separate onsite store. Some don’t sell any at all. Make sure you call your local warehouse to double check before shopping.

New Mexico

New Mexico warehouses sell beer, wine, and liquor to members.

New York

New York Costcos sell beer to members in the main warehouse while anybody can buy wine and liquor.

North Carolina

You won’t find any liquor, but Costcos in North Carolina sell beer and wine to members.

Ohio

All locations sell beer and wine, and you don’t need to be a member to purchase.

Oklahoma

Members can only stock up on beer and wine at Oklahoma warehouses.

Oregon

No liquor, but members can purchase beer and wine.

Pennsylvania

There is no alcohol to be found at Pennsylvania Costcos. Instead, you need to go to one of the Fine Wine and Good Spirits locations scattered all over the state.

Rhode Island

There are no Costco locations in Rhode Island.

South Carolina

Costco members can buy beer, wine, and liquor at South Carolina warehouses.

Tennessee

Members can buy beer and wine at Tennessee Costcos.

Texas

Beer and wine is available to both members and nonmembers at Costcos in Texas.

Utah

Costco locations in Utah only sell beer that’s under 5% alcohol by volume. And it’s only available to members.

Vermont

You can purchase beer and wine at Vermont Costcos—no membership required.

Virginia

Members can buy beer and wine at Costco locations in Virginia.

Washington

Members can buy beer, wine, and liquor at Washington Costco warehouses.

Wisconsin

Whether you’re looking for beer, wine, or liquor, members can get all the booze they need at Wisconsin Costcos.