Littleton City Council approves liquor licenses for Bistro 36 and Outlanes Pinball Lounge

The Licensing Commission Meeting held on May 14, 2025, in Littleton City, Arapahoe County, focused on two significant liquor license applications. The meeting began with public comments regarding the first application for Bistro 36 Eatery and Drinkery, located at 2620 West Bellevue Avenue. Pam Tadbourne, a resident of the petition area, expressed her support for the application, noting that she had been approached by a petitioner and found the outreach to be respectful. She acknowledged concerns about the concentration of liquor licenses downtown but emphasized the neighborhood's need for a venue that serves alcohol and food, highlighting that the location previously held a liquor license for over a decade.

Following the public comment, the commission moved to a vote on the application for Bistro 36. The motion to approve the hotel and restaurant liquor license was made by Commissioner Roland and seconded. The commission voted unanimously in favor, granting the license pending approval from the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division.

The meeting then transitioned to the second application for Outlanes Pinball Lounge, located at 2555 West Alamo Avenue. The chair noted a prior conversation with Vice Chair McClintock regarding potential conflicts of interest, which was clarified to ensure impartiality in the decision-making process. The applicant, Melissa Lechuga, presented the concept of the establishment, which will feature 25 pinball machines and a small lounge area. The commission then heard from a petitioner who conducted a neighborhood survey in support of the liquor license application.

The meeting concluded with the commission's deliberation on the Outlanes Pinball Lounge application, ensuring all procedural requirements were met before moving forward with a vote. The overall discussions reflected a commitment to balancing community needs with regulatory compliance in the licensing process.