Happy Hour Just Got Happier In Pennsylvania

Things are becoming happier in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. That is for Keystone State restaurants and bars...and patrons.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed July 15, 2024, an increase in the number of happy hours per week for an establishment that serves liquor. The law went into effect on September 13, 2024.

The maximum number of happy hours per week in Pennsylvania was 14, but now, the limit is 24. According to an article from CBS News Philadelphia, restaurants and bars in Pennsylvania that have a liquor license, also have permission to offer food and drink combos.

The bill, HB 829, also states that establishments that serve alcohol can also include up to two drinks in the cost of a ticket for a self-sponsored event.

Also, according to a post on X from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, canned cocktails and hard seltzers will now be available for sale at grocery stores and gas stations.

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