how old to drink in iowa
Iowa Alcohol Laws 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