Can you bring alcohol to United Kingdom?

Short answer
Allowed, within limits

  • Alcohol

    allowed, within limits

    Up to 42 litres of beer, 18 litres of still wine, plus either 4 litres of spirits (over 22% ABV) or 9 litres of drinks up to 22% ABV, duty-free

    Also covers: alcohol, wine, spirits, liquor, beer

    Checked 2026-08-10 — Source: gov.uk — Bringing goods into the UK for personal use

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