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Why off licence shops are called that? Am I right saying that it's because they sell alcoholic drinks for consumption off the premises? It's just my guess though.
Why off licence shops are called that? Am I right saying that it's because they sell alcoholic drinks for consumption off the premises? It's just my guess though.
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Yes! As opposed to a bar or pub which is licensed for consumption at the point of sale---> on-licence.
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Yes! As opposed to a bar or pub which is licensed for consumption at the point of sale---> on-licence.
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