off licence

In Britain, a shop licenced to sell liquor for consumption off of the premises (as opposed to an On Licence, such as a pub, which is licenced to sell liquor for consumption on the premises).

I went down to the off licence to pick up some wine for tonight.

off licence by C. Lees November 26, 2006

England's Largest Off-Licence 

Place whose sole reason for existence is for English people to go and stock up on alcoholic drink. In other words, France.

I'm on a booze-cruise to England's Largest Off-Licence.

England's Largest Off-Licence by Dr Pinch September 15, 2004

Off-License 

A place (in the UK) where you can purchase alcoholic beverages for consumption "off the premises". As opposed to a Pub, Inn or Bar, which holds a license to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises. Often referred to as "the off'y" Many Pubs or Inns also sell alcohol for consumption off the premises too, but charge what they would have charged if it was sold piecemeal over the bar. (Then it would be called pricey or dear.

I'm off to the off-license (or off'y) to get a bottle of Grouse, you want bitches want summut? (apply English Accent)

Off-License by Mr Modus February 21, 2012