Recent data from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation revealed that there are 29 butchers, 68 florists, 45 bed and breakfasts and 150 gift shops that serve alcohol in the state, so it’s not just the pubs and clubs serving alcohol. In fact hair dressers are the most common business to have a iquor license, other than bars, hotels, restaurants and pubs.

In Victoria, 102 hair salons have a license to serve liquor to their customers while they get their hair styled. ‘

The commission also allows for minor  business execmption, which allows selected businesses to serve alcohol without a liquor license.

Experts are warning that the increasing causal link between alcohol and everyday services was concerning because people are increasingly tempted to drink even when getting day to day services done. Read more at http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/day-spas-butchers-hairdressers-and-florists-alcohol-to-their-business-20160129-gmh503.html