Sheldon wrote:

> T > wrote:
> >
> > The reason you see more BYOB's open up is because communities have
> > tightened up the liquor licenses in the past few years.-
>
> I don't think so. I doubt the restaurant can permit any alcoholic
> beverages consumed on the premises unless they have the license.

In Ontario they have a special liquor licence for BYO, IIRC in addition
to the regular liquor licence. In order to get the BYO they have to
have a corking machine so you can take the leftover wine. You cannot
take partial bottles away from regular licenced places.