The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City approved multiple license transfers, hardship extensions and one new Class B restaurant license during its Oct. 23 public meeting.

The board granted a 180-day hardship extension for a Class B beer, wine and liquor license for Tilted Row, 1517 Utah Place, based on a written request and testimony at the hearing. It granted a 90-day transfer hardship for Salt and Lime, LLC (Salt and Lime) at 1718 Thames Street after counsel said permit backlogs had delayed required clearances. The board also approved a new Class B beer, wine and liquor restaurant license with live entertainment for Play Baltimore at 6820 Eastern Avenue; the applicant said the venue will employ 15–20 people and operate food service with an upstairs area for live entertainment.

The panel approved multiple ownership transfers and amended transfers for existing Class B licenses: Sheldon's Lounge (4325–27 Bel Air Road), Port House (6500 Riverview Avenue) with delivery of alcoholic beverages, D and M Sports Bar and Grill (6317 Bel Air Road) with continued live entertainment, and several other transfers where counsel presented the required documents. The board approved a transfer for a Peter Chang–affiliated restaurant (noted as an intercompany transfer) in Canton with off-premises catering. The board also approved a transfer from a secured creditor for Trinya’s/Clout Southern Cuisine at 1602–08 Thames Street subject to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) limiting outdoor entertainment hours and patio use.

Board members said they relied on written requests, in-person testimony and submitted exhibits when making approvals. Several applicants confirmed that staff who will handle alcohol are TIP- or alcohol-awareness-certified and that managers will be on-site full time.

Votes at a glance
- Tilted Row (305 McMecan LLC) — 180-day hardship extension granted (Class B beer, wine and liquor; citation: Alcoholic Beverages & Cannabis Art. §12-2202). Approved by board vote.
- Salt and Lime, LLC — 90-day transfer hardship extension granted (Class B). Approved by board vote.
- Play Baltimore (new license) — new Class B restaurant license with live entertainment approved (Class B; Art. §12-903(c)(2); applicant certified capital improvements and seating/food-sales requirements). Approved by board vote.
- Sheldon's Lounge — transfer of ownership approved (Class B D7). Approved by board vote.
- Port House Gantry Tavern — transfer approved with delivery privilege and live entertainment noted for future consideration. Approved by board vote.
- D and M Sports Bar and Grill — transfer approved with continuation of live entertainment. Approved by board vote.
- Peter Chang–affiliated Canton restaurant — transfer/ownership amendment with off-premises catering approved. Approved by board vote.
- Trinya’s/Clout Southern Cuisine — transfer from secured creditor approved with an MOU limiting patio and live-entertainment hours; enforcement noted as part of approval. Approved by board vote.

Why it matters: Liquor-license actions determine which businesses may serve alcohol, operate live entertainment and provide catering or delivery privileges. Approvals may include conditions tied to zoning, public-safety requirements and community agreements.

Meeting context: These docketed items drew routine questions about TIP/alcohol-awareness certification, seating capacities and community outreach; most were resolved with documentary evidence and counsel statements. Several applicants were advised to coordinate with city permitting divisions and community groups as they complete final inspections or build-outs.