Below is our January 2026 snapshot of Pennsylvania liquor license inventory by county, grouped by license type. Availability and pricing can change quickly, request confirmation before planning around a specific county.
January 2026 PA inventory snapshot: 34 Restaurant (R) listings and 9 Distributor (D) listings. R asking prices range $50,000–$550,000. D asking prices range $40,000–$300,000. “Below Market Price/Rare” are internal spotlight notes.
Featured inventory spotlight (why these matter)
Listings flagged Below Market Price or Rare are worth a closer look. These flags are not guarantees, just signals that a listing may be a value opportunity or limited availability.
Restaurant (R) spotlight
- Allegheny County (R) – $110,000 Below Market Price
- Delaware County (R) – $250,000 Below Market Price
- Montgomery County (R) – $380,000 Below Market Price
- Centre County (R) – $550,000 Rare
- Susquehanna County (R) – $95,000 Rare
Distributor (D) spotlight
- Lancaster County (D) – $300,000 Rare
- York County (D) – $300,000 Rare
- Juniata County (D) – $100,000 Rare
- Montour County (D) – $100,000 Rare
Market pulse for January 2026 (what we’re seeing)
This snapshot shows a wide spread between lower-priced and higher-demand counties. In general, county-level supply and demand drives pricing. Use these asking prices as a starting point, then confirm availability and deal terms.
Pennsylvania Restaurant (R) license inventory (asking prices by county)
A Pennsylvania Restaurant (R) liquor license is commonly used by restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, entertainment venues and similar on-premise businesses to sell alcohol, subject to PLCB rules and local requirements. Confirm privileges and any conditions for the specific license you’re considering.
| County | Price | Special Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 200,000.00 | |
| Allegheny | 110,000.00 | Below Market Price |
| Beaver | 120,000.00 | |
| Berks | 180,000.00 | Below Market Price |
| Blair | 120,000.00 | |
| Bucks | 370,000.00 | |
| Cambria | 55,000.00 | |
| Centre | 550,000.00 | Rare |
| Clearfield | 90,000.00 | |
| Dauphin | 200,000.00 | |
| Delaware | 250,000.00 | Below Market Price |
| Erie | 135,000.00 | |
| Fayette | 55,000.00 | |
| Huntingdon | 67,500.00 | |
| Indiana | 90,000.00 | |
| Lancaster | 295,000.00 | |
| Lawrence | 100,000.00 | |
| Lehigh | 290,000.00 | |
| Luzerne | 72,500.00 | |
| Lycoming | 170,000.00 | |
| Mercer | 190,000.00 | |
| Mifflin | 125,000.00 | |
| Montgomery | 380,000.00 | Below Market Price |
| Northumberland | 55,000.00 | |
| Philadelphia | 165,000.00 | |
| Pike | 100,000.00 | |
| Potter | 100,000.00 | |
| Schuylkill | 50,000.00 | |
| Somerset | 70,000.00 | |
| Susquehanna | 95,000.00 | Rare |
| Warren | 85,000.00 | |
| Washington | 110,000.00 | |
| Westmoreland | 80,000.00 | |
| York | 485,000.00 |
Pennsylvania Distributor (D) license inventory (asking prices by county)
A Pennsylvania Distributor (D) license generally relates to beer distribution privileges. Exact privileges and any conditions can vary, confirm details for the specific license before purchase.
| County | Price | Special Status |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 250,000.00 | |
| Cambria | 40,000.00 | |
| Fayette | 50,000.00 | |
| Juniata | 100,000.00 | Rare |
| Lancaster | 300,000.00 | Rare |
| Montour | 100,000.00 | Rare |
| Potter | 100,000.00 | |
| Westmoreland | 130,000.00 | |
| York | 300,000.00 | Rare |
Inventory moves quickly. If you’re considering an R or D license in Pennsylvania, Liquor License HQ can help you validate availability, understand transfer steps, and coordinate the process from inquiry to closing. Contact LLHQ to get started.