Tip: If you live in or near Hartford and drive, it might be easier to drive to New Haven and take the train from New Haven to NYC, since there is more frequent service between New Haven & NYC than between Hartford & NYC.
The hours that alcohol may be purchased or served, and other laws related to liquor consumption vary from state to state. It is a good idea to know the local drinking laws before you head out for a night on the town. Here is an overview of DC's Liquor Laws. Liquor can be served by a licensed business from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Monday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. â 2 a.m. on Sundays. The day before a federal holiday, alcohol may be served from 8 a.m. â 3 a.m. On January 1 (New Year's Eve), liquor may be served from 8 a.m. â 4 a.m.
Iowa Alcohol Laws Where to Buy Alcohol State-owned package stores, sometimes called ABC stores, are the only place to buy hard liquor in Iowa. Beer and wine are sold in retail stores. Both kinds of stores are permitted to sell alcohol from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays. Legal Age for Drinking/Serving Alcohol You must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol in Iowa, but you can work as a server in a restaurant, as a bartender, or in a state-owned package store at age 18. You can be 16 and sell alcohol in any other situation. Open Container Laws