Liquor Licenses

Businesses involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages must secure a liquor license. Prior to the issuance of a license, specific requirements must be met. For any questions, please contact the Village Clerk's office at 847-664-4010.

Liquor License Applications

  1. Liquor License Application for New License 2023_2024
  2. Liquor License Application for Renewal of Existing License 2023_2024 (not including short term)
  1. Liquor License Application Short Term Class N and Class Q-1
  2. Liquor License Application Short Term Class G-1 and Class M and Class Q

Liquor License Classes

License 
Class
 Description of Class Initial 
Application Fee
 Annual Renewal 
Application Fee
A
 On-Premises Consumption/Restaurant
—All Alcohol
 $2,200 $2,000
B
 Retail Package Sales for Off-Premises Consumption
—All Alcohol
 $2,200 $2,000
B-1 Retail Package Sales for Off-Premises Consumption
—Beer & Wine Only
 $2,200 $2,000
C Club $1,325 $1,400
D Annexed Property $2,200 As applicable
E On-Premises Consumption/Restaurant
—Beer & Wine Only
 $1,100 $1,130
F Tastings/Classes/Seminars [with Class B or B-1 only] $100 $1,000
G Catering $1,000 $1,000
G-1 Class G-1: Catering—One Day Party or Event [§4-48(7)] N/A $250
H On-Premises Consumption—Wine By the Glass Only 
[with Class B or B-1 only]
 $100 $275
I BYOB/Restaurant—Beer & Wine Only $250 $750
J Hotel $2,200 $3,000
K Golf Course $2,200 $1,500
L Movie Theater $2,200 $2,000
M Pop-Up Temporary Restaurant Operated by current 
Northbrook Class A or E (Restaurant) Licensee [§4-48(13)]
 N/A $25
M Pop-Up Temporary Restaurant Operated by current licensee 
in another Illinois municipality equivalent to Northbrook 
Class A or E (Restaurant) License [§4-48(13)]
 N/A $75
N Tasting Event by local not-for-profit community organization, 
unit of local government, or school district [§4-48(14)]
 $50 for Single Event $400 for single application 
covering up to 10 events
O On-Premises Consumption—Full Service Personal Care Services 
or Non-Food Retail Establishment
 $1,000 $750
P-1 On-Premises Consumption and Retail Package Sales
—Distillery Tasting Room
 $2,200 $2,000
P-2 On-Premises Consumption and Retail Package Sales
—Brewery/Brew Pub Tasting Room
 $2,200 $2,000
Q Special Event by for-profit entities and organizations 
[§4-48(19)]
 $500 (or $275 as
secondary function for
holder of current license) 
 $500 (or $275 as
secondary function for
holder of current license)
Q-1 Special Event by local not-for-profit civic or community organization 
or unit of local government (incl. villages, school districts, park district, 
library board) [§4-48(19)]
 No Fee No Fee
Secondary 
Functions
 Retail Sale Original Package
Multiple Preparation Areas
Multiple Service Areas, including Outdoor Dining
N/A $275 each