If you’re searching for a Pennsylvania liquor license right now, this post is a point-in-time look at our January 2026 inventory by county and license type. Prices and availability can change quickly, so use this as a starting point and request confirmation before making location or lease decisions.
January 2026 snapshot highlights: We currently have 37 Restaurant (R) listings, 11 Distributor (D) listings, and 5 Eating Place (E) listings. In this snapshot, R asking prices range $50,000–$550,000, D asking prices range $40,000–$400,000, and E asking prices range $40,000–$520,000. “Below Market Price” and “Rare” are internal spotlight notes intended to help buyers prioritize what to review first.
January spotlight: listings buyers are asking about most
These are the listings that stand out in this January set either because they’re flagged as Below Market Price, marked Rare, or represent notable inventory for a county.
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
- Lehigh County (D) – $400,000
- Lackawanna County (D) – $300,000 (Rare)
- Lancaster County (D) – $300,000 (Rare)
- York County (D) – $300,000 (Rare)
- Juniata County (D) – $100,000 (Rare)
- Montour County (D) – $100,000 (Rare)
Eating Place (E) spotlight (Beer Only)
- Chester County (E) – $520,000
- Delaware County (E) – $250,000
- Philadelphia County (E) – $75,000
January 2026 market notes (quick read)
A few practical observations from this month’s mix:
- “Rare” signals limited availability patterns for that county/type, so timing matters.
- Pennsylvania pricing is county-driven. You’ll see very different asks depending on local scarcity and demand.
- “Below Market Price” doesn’t guarantee a deal—it just means the ask looks comparatively aggressive in this snapshot.
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 | |
| Allegheny | $110,000 | Below Market Price |
| Beaver | $110,000 | Price Drop |
| Berks | $180,000 | Below Market Price |
| Blair | $120,000 | |
| Bucks | $370,000 | |
| Cambria | $55,000 | |
| Centre | $550,000 | Rare |
| Clearfield | $90,000 | |
| Dauphin | $200,000 | |
| Delaware | $250,000 | Below Market Price |
| Erie | $135,000 | |
| Fayette | $55,000 | |
| Huntingdon | $67,500 | |
| Indiana | $90,000 | |
| Jefferson | $50,000 | |
| Lackawanna | $100,000 | |
| Lancaster | $295,000 | |
| Lawrence | $100,000 | |
| Lehigh | $290,000 | |
| Luzerne | $72,500 | |
| Lycoming | $170,000 | |
| Mercer | $190,000 | |
| Mifflin | $125,000 | |
| Montgomery | $380,000 | Below Market Price |
| Northumberland | $55,000 | |
| Philadelphia | $165,000 | |
| Pike | $100,000 | |
| Potter | $100,000 | |
| Schuylkill | $50,000 | |
| Somerset | $70,000 | |
| Susquehanna | $95,000 | Rare |
| Warren | $85,000 | |
| Washington | $110,000 | |
| Westmoreland | $95,000 | |
| Wyoming | $100,000 | |
| York | $485,000 |
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 | |
| Cambria | $40,000 | |
| Fayette | $50,000 | |
| Juniata | $100,000 | Rare |
| Lackawanna | $300,000 | Rare |
| Lancaster | $300,000 | Rare |
| Lehigh | $400,000 | |
| Montour | $100,000 | Rare |
| Potter | $100,000 | |
| Westmoreland | $130,000 | |
| York | $300,000 | Rare |
Pennsylvania Eating Place (E) license inventory (Beer Only)
An Eating Place (E) license is generally used for beer-only privileges. In many Pennsylvania counties, E licenses are often upgradable to an R license (commonly around $30,000), so E pricing may track roughly $30k below R pricing—except Philadelphia, where E-to-R upgrades are not available and pricing can behave differently. Always confirm upgrade eligibility, current fee schedules, and municipality-specific requirements before relying on this as a budgeting rule.
| County | Price | Special Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | $520,000 | |
| Delaware | $250,000 | |
| Huntingdon | $67,000 | |
| McKean | $40,000 | |
| Philadelphia | $75,000 |
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.