Committee recommends bar-and-grill liquor license for Hambone's Pizza

The Cheyenne Finance Committee on a voice vote recommended approval of a bar-and-grill liquor license for Red Bones LLC doing business as Hambone's Pizza at 415 West 17th Street. City Clerk Kylie Soden said the application had been reviewed by city departments and the Wyoming Liquor Division and that "requirements for the application have been met." (00:01:43)

Applicant Jason Hammer told the committee the Cheyenne restaurant currently operates on a food-only license and largely serves delivery and pickup. "We currently don't have any liquor license at all," Hammer said, adding he wanted to expand the business so customers could "sit down, enjoy a drink if they want" and to mirror a successful location in Laramie. He said the remodeled space would seat about 51 patrons, including bar seating. (00:03:13, 00:06:54)

Council members pressed for detail on whether a restaurant (food-sales-percentage) liquor license would suffice; the applicant said a bar-and-grill license matched his other location and branding. There was no public comment. A committee member moved to recommend approval; the committee voted 'Aye' and the item will be forwarded as a recommendation to the full council. (00:08:26)

Why it matters: The city has a limited number of bar-and-grill licenses. Council members asked how the new license would change operations and whether the restaurant-license option would be adequate; the applicant said the bar-and-grill classification aligns with his branding and seating plans. The clerk confirmed the application met review requirements by city departments and the Wyoming Liquor Division. (00:01:43, 00:06:54)