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ABC's of Responsible Alcohol Service - Virginia

Now available for 2025! The ABCs of Responsible Alcohol Service – Virginia is a Virginia ABC-approved online training course designed for bartenders, servers, and hospitality workers. Learn the laws, best practices, and safety protocols for serving beer, wine, and mixed drinks responsibly in Virginia. Whether you work in a bar, restaurant, winery, brewery, or hotel, this course helps you stay compliant, reduce liability, and protect your ABC license. Get certified online today with this state-recognized alcohol server training program.

Why Responsible Alcohol Service Matters

Protect your license. Protect your guests. Protect your business.

Serving alcohol comes with serious responsibilities—and in Virginia, it's more important than ever to ensure your staff is properly trained. The ABCs of Responsible Alcohol Service – Virginia course equips bartenders, servers, and managers with the knowledge they need to serve safely and in compliance with Virginia ABC laws. This state-approved training covers everything from checking IDs and preventing over-service to handling difficult situations and understanding local legal requirements.

Whether you run a bar, brewery, winery, or restaurant, this course is your front line of defense against costly violations, liability risks, and enforcement actions. Offered entirely online, the training is fast, affordable, and designed to meet the real-world needs of Virginia’s hospitality industry. Upon completion, participants receive a downloadable certificate of training to show they’re prepared to serve alcohol responsibly and legally.

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Did You Know?

Virginia ABC can suspend or revoke a license if your staff violates service laws, even unknowingly.
Training isn't just smart, it's expected. Most enforcement actions cite lack of staff education.
Selling alcohol to a minor or intoxicated person can result in fines, lawsuits, and even criminal charges.
Responsible Service Training can reduce your insurance premiums and protect your business.
Everyone needs this training, including employees at businesses with a Virginia ABC license to sell or serve alcohol:
- Mixed Beverage Restaurants (Liquor Licenses)
- Beer and Wine On-Premises
- Off-Premises Wine and Beer (e.g., convenience stores, grocery stores, gourmet shops)
- Breweries, Wineries, and Farm Wineries
- Distilleries and Tasting Rooms
- Hotels, Private Clubs, and Event Venues
- And more

ABC's of Responsible Alcohol Service - Virginia

Why Responsible Alcohol Service Matters

Did You Know?

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Virginia ABC can suspend or revoke a license if your staff violates service laws, even unknowingly.

Training isn't just smart, it's expected. Most enforcement actions cite lack of staff education.

Selling alcohol to a minor or intoxicated person can result in fines, lawsuits, and even criminal charges.

Responsible Service Training can reduce your insurance premiums and protect your business.

Everyone needs this training, including employees at businesses with a Virginia ABC license to sell or serve alcohol:

Mixed Beverage Restaurants (Liquor Licenses)

Beer and Wine On-Premises

Off-Premises Wine and Beer (e.g., convenience stores, grocery stores, gourmet shops)

Breweries, Wineries, and Farm Wineries

Distilleries and Tasting Rooms

Hotels, Private Clubs, and Event Venues

And more