Adding Municipal Outdoor Dining Space To Your License

If you want to serve alcoholic beverages in an outdoor area owned by your city, town, or village — like sidewalks, roadways, or streets — you must first get approval from your local government and then submit an Alteration Application to the State Liquor Authority (SLA).

To help you through the process and make sure everything is submitted correctly, we’ve provided the following resources:

 

Ready to get started?

Use the links below to find what you need:

Apply to Add Outdoor Space – Alteration Application

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

Information for NYC Businesses – Dining Out NYC

Full Program Rules – SLA Advisory 2024-1