Important · ABC licensing requirements
Before You Apply for an ABC License
To legally sell alcoholic beverages in London, Ky., a person or business must apply for and be issued an Alcoholic Beverage Control license through two governing agencies: The City of London’s Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
The application must be filed with the City of London’s Beverage Control Office before submitting it to the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Submit a Complaint
Anyone can report a suspected violation to ABC Enforcement by one of the following methods:
- Call (888) 847-7222
- Submit an online complaint form ↗
- Submit a written letter to:
ATTN: Enforcement Division
Alcoholic Beverage Control
1003 Twilight Trail
Frankfort, KY 40601-8400
Quick Access
Access the City's official application or proceed to the filing and payment portal.
ABC Local Application (fillable PDF) ↗ ABC Online Filing & Payment ↗ABC Office
Licensing & Resource Center
Everything you need for local alcoholic beverage licensing in one place—applications, renewal schedules, official documents, training and reporting resources.
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ABC Filing & Payment
Access the City's existing online filing system and payment workflow.
Open filing portalApply for a Local License
Download the City's local ABC application and review application instructions.
View application PDFAlcohol Beverage Ordinance
Read the City of London's official sale of alcoholic beverages ordinance.
Read ordinanceForms & licensing schedules
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Training & enforcement
Guidance, compliance resources and reporting options.
Responsible beverage service training
Explore Kentucky's S.T.A.R. training portal and RServing alcohol service training.
Submit an ABC complaint
Report suspected violations to Kentucky ABC Enforcement by phone, online complaint, or written correspondence.
- Phone: (888) 847-7222
- Submit an online complaint
- Mail: Enforcement Division, Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400
City of London · ABC Office
City Hall, 501 South Main Street, London, KY 40741
Phone: (606) 864-4169 Email: abc@londonky.gov
For license applications, refer to the official PDF for current appointment and filing requirements.
