United Kingdom and Ireland
In the United Kingdom and Ireland the corresponding term is off-licence, which refers to the fact that alcohol may be bought on the premises but must be consumed off the premises.
Almost all supermarkets, grocery stores, and petrol stations have an off-licence.
The price of alcohol in off-licence establishments is substantially lower than its price in on-licence establishments (bars, pubs, and restaurants).
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