Shift work, especially night work, is known to be a generator of stress. Although many workers turn to alcohol to cope with this matter, the association between shift work and alcohol consumption remains uncertain. The scoping review aims to underscore the relationship between shiftwork and alcohol consumption. A scoping review was performed based on research published in PubMed, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library from 2012 to July 2024. Only studies with clearly distinguishing shift workers from day workers were included. The recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses_ScR guidelines for scoping review were followed. A total of 21 studies were included. Most studies were performed in Finland, Australia, Japan, and Norway. The most used questionnaires were the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and Munich Chronotype Questionnaire for Shift-Workers. Concerning the findings, 17 studies reported a positive and significant association between alcohol consumption and shift work. Conflicting or negative results were found in four studies. Eight of the studies focused on health workers (e.g., nurses, psychiatrists, and hospital staff), 2 on factory workers, and one on airline employees. The others were related to transport workers and maintenance staff. This scoping review highlighted a consistent link between shift work and increased alcohol consumption in various working fields. Further strategies like sleep hygiene education and stress management are recommended to enhance the well-being of shift workers.