Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as bars, taverns or drinking places, primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption.
Canadian industry
722410 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)
Débits de boissons alcoolisées
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 72241 - Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) |
| International correspondence | I5630* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Inclusions
- providing limited food services
Exclusions
- civic or social organizations that operate a bar for their members (See 813410 Civic and social organizations (US))
- drinking places that primarily serve food (See 722511 Full-service restaurants (US))
Examples
- bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beverage
- beer parlours or taverns
- brasseries (beer gardens)
- cocktail lounges
- nightclubs
- bar disco
- bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beverage
- beer gardens
- beer parlours or taverns
- beverage room
- bottle clubs and tap rooms (drinking places)
- brasseries (beer gardens)
- brew pub
- cabarets (nightclubs)
- cafe bar
- cocktail bar
- cocktail lounges
- cocktails-disco
- country and western entertainment cabaret
- discos serving alcoholic beverages
- discotheques, alcoholic beverage
- family pub
- military messes, non public funds (NPF)
- neighbourhood pub
- nightclubs
- providing limited food services
- pubs
- wine bars
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beveragebeer parlours or tavernsbrasseries (beer gardens)cocktail loungesnightclubs
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: I5630*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 722410
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
722410
Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 722410 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages). It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
722410
bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beverage
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beverage. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722410 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) to a business file.
03
722410
beer parlours or taverns
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as beer parlours or taverns. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722410 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) to a business file.
04
722410
brasseries (beer gardens)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as brasseries (beer gardens). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722410 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 722410Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)
Commonly confused with
813410 — Civic and social organizations
civic or social organizations that operate a bar for their members (See 813410 Civic and social org...
722511 — Full-service restaurants
drinking places that primarily serve food (See 722511 Full-service restaurants (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
I5630*Beverage serving activities
Approximate correspondence
Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)
US NAICS reference722410 - Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
Source row
722410Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 722410 cover?
Drinking places (alcoholic beverages): This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as bars, taverns or drinking places, primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption.
Which level of the hierarchy is 722410?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 722410?
It rolls up to 72241 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages).
Should I stop at 722410 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 722410?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 722410?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 722410 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 28 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service, Guest operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 722410?
Yes. The page shows I5630* Beverage serving activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages).
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.