Off-premise beer/wine license transfer approved: Southside Market
SOTTA Distributor gains license to sell beer and wine at Southside Market on 11th Place South. Local retailers and neighbors interested in licensing changes should note this approval.
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Café IZ gets one-time liquor license for ArtBlink Gala on Feb. 7
Café IZ, LLC is approved to serve alcohol at the ArtBlink Gala 2026 event on February 7 at 2000 6th Avenue South. This is a special, one-time retail liquor license for the specific event.
JFL Events gets retail liquor license for The Grove venue
JFL Events Company can now sell beer, wine, and spirits at The Grove (200 6th Avenue SW). Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character, operating hours, and police enforcement priorities.
Lounge Liquor License OK'd for Botanist Greenhouse at 5535 1st Ave N
Turntable Bham, LLC receives approval to serve alcohol at The Botanist Greenhouse lounge. Neighbors and business owners had a chance to weigh in at the public hearing.
Velvet & Vine Bistro gets special retail liquor license
Velvet & Vine Holdings approved to serve alcohol at 1619 2nd Avenue North. Allows the venue to operate as a full-service bar and restaurant.
Lounge liquor license approved for Etcetera at 3505 6th Ave S
Young Fame, LLC's liquor license application for Etcetera lounge is approved. The decision allows alcohol service to begin at this 6th Avenue South location.
The Sakeroom LLC approved for liquor license at Highland Avenue
New restaurant liquor license for The Sakeroom at 2007 Highland Avenue South. Allows the business to serve alcohol at its location.
Liquor license granted: Velvet & Vine Bistro on 2nd Ave North
Velvet & Vine Holdings wins approval to serve alcohol at its downtown restaurant-ballroom venue. New food and beverage licenses shape neighborhood character and local business growth.
Coffee shop blade sign gets right-of-way permit
Thousand Hills Vesta, LLC will be allowed to install a blade sign for a local coffee shop on city right-of-way. This is a standard licensing agreement for business signage.
Liquor license approved for Village Bar & Grill at 873 Dennison Ave SW
Pyramid Lib, LLC's application to operate a restaurant retail liquor license at this Dennison Avenue location is approved. Residents can provide feedback on the licensed establishment's operations.
Liquor license: The Victory Garden, LLC for The Mustard Club
The Mustard Club at 2829 2nd Avenue South seeks approval to serve beer, wine, and spirits. License approval determines whether the business can operate as a full-service restaurant.
Off-premise beer and wine license for Balance Wine on 2nd Avenue
Balance Wine, LLC seeks permission to sell beer and wine at 2805 2nd Avenue South. Council will hear public comment on the application.
Daiquiri Factory liquor license approved for 1st Ave location
A new lounge liquor retail license is approved for Daiquiri Factory at 7623-B 1st Avenue North. The business may now serve liquor under the Class I license category.
Special liquor license approved for B&W Entertainment at 416 4th Avenue
B&W Entertainment can now serve alcohol at Event 84, a special event at the downtown location. Liquor licenses allow retail alcohol sales and affect neighborhood commerce.
Special liquor license approved for Swing Away Golf Club
Swing Away Golf Club at 100 Frankfurt Circle receives approval to sell alcohol at the venue, allowing on-site beverage service for members and guests.
Liquor license hearing: TheHive, LLC at 1819 Avenue F, Ensley
City will hold a public hearing on TheHive, LLC's application to operate a lounge retail liquor license (Class I) at this Ensley location. The outcome affects what alcohol sales are permitted in this neighborhood.
Special Events Retail License granted for Classic Comedy Cookout
Honeycutt JR Enterprises can now sell food and beverages at The Classic Comedy Cookout on October 19–20, 2025, at 5812 1st Avenue North.
Boss Entertainment Center liquor license approved
A special retail liquor license is being transferred to Boss Entertainment Center at 1612 3rd Avenue North, allowing alcohol sales at the venue.
PCI Racing LLC granted special liquor license transfer for Birmingham Race Cours
Allows alcohol sales at Birmingham Race Course on John Rogers Drive under PCI Racing's ownership.
Restaurant liquor license approved for Bayou on 8th
Bayou on 8th, LLC gains a restaurant retail liquor license at 432 8th Avenue West, allowing the business to serve alcohol on-site. Local residents can now patronize the restaurant with full beverage service.