In today’s era of convenience, food delivery services are doing more than simply throwing together your favorite dishes and running them to you — they’re also bringing the party to your door.
That raises a query for a number of people: Does Uber Eats deliver alcohol? The short answer is yes, but with a number of significant caveats and restrictions depending on where you live.
Whether you are hosting a party or just want to drink a bottle of wine with dinner, Uber Eats can make that happen. But before you hit “add alcohol to cart,” here’s a breakdown of exactly how it works.
Where Can You Get Alcohol Delivery on Uber Eats?
Where Is Alcohol Delivery Available? Uber Eats does deliver alcohol where it’s allowed by law and where local regulations permit. This tends to cover cities and regions in the US, Canada, Australia and other places.
Not every restaurant or liquor store that is available on Uber Eats includes alcohol on its delivery menu, and availability is dependent on where you place your delivery order and the time of day.
To see if alcohol delivery is an option in your area, you can open up the Uber Eats app or website, enter your address and then scroll through the “Alcohol” or “Drinks” section to see what’s available. If you see wine, beer or spirits listed, then you’ve hit the jackpot!
How Uber Eats Alcohol Delivery Works?
If Uber Eats delivers alcohol in your neighborhood, the process is relatively straightforward. You select your alcohol of choice just as you would a new pair of socks, add it to your order and wait patiently for your friendly delivery driver to appear with your purchase. There are, however, some added precautions needed for safety and legal reasons:
Age Gate: You are of legal drinking age in your location — usually 21 in the U.S or 18 in other countries. The driver will ask to see a valid government I.D. before handing over any alcohol.
Sober Receiver Needed: The person who receives the delivery must be sober. And if the driver has reason to suspect you’ve been drinking, or they’re unable to verify your age, they are supposed to cancel the alcohol part of the delivery.
Several state agencies have begun relaxing alcohol restrictions for deliveries, including Oklahoma and Illinois. You have to be here to get it.
What Kind of Alcohol Can You Order With Uber Eats?
What types of alcoholic drinks can I order through Uber Eats? It will depend on what’s available in your local area, but Uber Eats may have a selection including:
• Wine (red, white, sparkling)
• Beer (domestic, craft, imported)
• Spirits (vodka, whiskey, tequila, rum)
• Ready-to-drink cocktails and mixers
The app will display choices from liquor stores, convenience stores and restaurants that serve liquor.
Bottom Line
Yes, Uber Eats delivers alcohol, but only in select locations and under the right circumstances. As long as you’re of legal age with a valid ID in a supported area, you can easily get your favorite wine, beer, or spirit set to your door.
As with everything, drink responsibly and know your local laws. Whether you’re toasting to a celebration or enjoying a quiet night in, Uber Eats makes securing alcohol as simple as ordering your go-to pizza or sushi roll.