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.
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Licensing & Permits
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Licensing & Permits items
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beer and wine license approved for Son of a Butcher, 3rd Ave South
Curbside Provisions, LLC gains permission to serve beer and wine at the new Son of a Butcher location on 3rd Avenue South in Birmingham.
Liquor license address corrected for Jazzy E.L's
Jazzy E.L's special retail liquor license location is updated in city records from 1155 to 1161 B Bankhead Highway West, ensuring the permit matches the actual business address.
Mama LoLo's seeks restaurant liquor license at 4420 4th Ave South
Liquor license decision for new restaurant at Bruto location. Council will hear from applicant and interested parties before voting.
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.
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.
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.
Boss Entertainment Center liquor license transfer approved
Special Retail Liquor License 160 transfers to Boss Entertainment Center at 1612 3rd Avenue North, clearing the way for alcohol service at the venue's 1st and 2nd floors.