What happens when a bar or club gets “too hot to handle” for a city? The city may try to strip it of its liquor license, effectively shutting the whole operation down. That’s the predicament facing the owner of the popular Beta Nightclub in Denver. While the final...
Liquor License
What is a “show cause” hearing for liquor license violations?
Those who own a bar or nightclub in the greater Denver metro area can earn quite a lucrative income. However, running an establishment that sells alcohol means you must comply with city and state liquor license laws. Businesses that violate these laws risk losing...
How old do your servers need to be if you sell alcohol in Colorado?
Liquor is a big draw for a lot of businesses -- not just restaurants and bars. These days, it’s not uncommon for a nail salon to have a wine bar where patrons can relax while they wait their turn, or painting studios to offer “paint and drink” nights for adults....
How to spot a phony ID (before you serve a minor)
Protecting your liquor license is important to you -- but fake IDs are a major problem. There are some high-quality fakes out there, so how can you be held responsible for catching them all? Well, you generally can’t. More than likely, one or two bad IDs will...
How your employees could endanger your liquor license
Having a liquor license can help a restaurant with relatively thin margins make a profit. Be able to offer beer, wine and mixed drinks to patrons along with their meal can incentivize people to stay longer and consume more. Staff members can also expect bigger tips...
3 ways your staff could endanger your company’s liquor license
When you run a restaurant or a bar, the ability to sell alcoholic beverages is crucial to your company's bottom line. You probably invested thousands of dollars in attaining that liquor license and intend to maintain it indefinitely. Unfortunately, as a business...