Liquor Delivery in St. Albert: How It Works and What to Have Ready at the Door

Snowstorm on St Albert Trail, kids already asleep, or just a night when you'd rather not head out: there are plenty of reasons to look up liquor delivery in St. Albert. City Liquor is on SkipTheDishes, so you can get beer, wine and spirits from our store brought to you. Alcohol delivery comes with a few rules that ordinary food delivery doesn't, though, and knowing them in advance is the difference between a smooth hand-off and a driver who has to take your order back. Here's how it works.

Step by step: ordering from City Liquor

1. Open SkipTheDishes in the app or on the website and enter your delivery address.
2. Search for City Liquor. If we show up for your address, you can browse and order. If we don't, your address may be outside the area Skip can serve from our store at that moment.
3. Check out using your own name. This matters more than it sounds. More on that below.
4. Be home and have your ID ready when the driver arrives.

Delivery areas, timing and availability are managed in the SkipTheDishes app, so the app is the place to check what's possible for your address right now.

Who can order alcohol delivery

You have to be 18 or older, which is the legal age in Alberta, and the person who receives the order has to prove it. SkipTheDishes' own guidance for Alberta drivers, its alcohol delivery cheat sheet, also says alcohol orders can only go to residential addresses.

Because the driver has to match your ID to the name on the order, order under the name of the person who'll be at the door. Ordering on your account for a friend's place, when your friend will be the one answering, is a common reason deliveries fail.

Liquor delivery in St. Albert: what happens at the door

Here's what an Alberta driver has to do before handing over alcohol, according to SkipTheDishes' age-restricted items guidance for couriers:

• Check your physical, government-issued photo ID. A photocopy, or a photo of your ID on your phone, isn't accepted.
• Confirm the name on the ID matches the name on the order.
• Enter your date of birth in the app so it can be checked.
• Look for signs of intoxication. It's illegal in Alberta to deliver alcohol to anyone who is visibly intoxicated or under 18.

If any of those checks fail, the driver can't leave the alcohol with you, and it goes back to the store.

Tips for a smooth hand-off

• Have your ID out before the doorbell rings, especially if you look under 25. A licence, an Alberta ID card or a passport all work if they're valid and original.
• Keep your phone handy in case the driver needs to reach you. Apartment buzzers and new streets in Jensen Lakes or Erin Ridge can be hard to find in the dark.
• Turn on the porch light in winter. It helps more than you'd think.
• Be the person on the order, or have them answer the door.
• Don't plan to drive anywhere afterwards if you've been drinking. Delivery is there so you don't have to.

When it's easier to come to the store

Delivery is handy for a few drinks on a quiet night. For some things, a quick trip to 260-525 St Albert Trail is simpler:

• Big orders. Planning a party, a staff get-together or a wedding? Come in or call so we can talk through quantities. Our guide to how much alcohol you need for a wedding or party has the per-guest math.
• Gifts and advice. If you're not sure what to choose, our staff are happy to help you find something. See liquor gift ideas for every occasion or how to pick a wine you'll actually like.
• Browsing. Sometimes the best way to find a new favourite is to look at the shelves and ask questions.

Parking is free and right at the door, and we're open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 10 PM Sunday to Thursday.

Delivery and the law

Delivery doesn't change any of the rules. The legal age is still 18, it's still illegal to buy alcohol for someone underage, and alcohol still can't be handed to someone who is intoxicated. Our guide to Alberta liquor laws covers age, ID, carrying alcohol in your car and impaired driving in more detail, with links to the official sources.

Hosting? A quick checklist

If delivery is part of a get-together at your place:

• Make sure the person named on the order will be home and sober enough to accept it.
• Have water and alcohol-free drinks out alongside everything else.
• Sort out rides before the night starts. A designated driver, a taxi or rideshare, or a spare room all work.
• Keep an eye on guests, and don't serve anyone who's had enough or anyone under 18.

The short version

Liquor delivery in St. Albert is simple once you know the rules: City Liquor is on SkipTheDishes, you must be 18 or older, the person on the order needs original photo ID at the door, and the driver can't leave alcohol unattended. If you'd rather pick it up yourself, we're on St Albert Trail in the Inglewood area, a short drive from Lacombe Park, Braeside, St. Albert Centre, Oakmont and Erin Ridge. Call (825) 223-8787 with any questions.