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Port Covington karaoke tavern LiveK cleared for Rye Street Market with conditions to limit underage access
Summary
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners approved a new Class B D7 tavern license for LiveK at the Rye Street Market (Port Covington), accepting applicant safeguards including ID/wristband protocols, TIP certification for staff, security radios and letters of support from the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City approved a new Class B D7 beer, wine and liquor tavern license for LiveK Baltimore LLC at 301 Mission Boulevard, Suite 1102, in the Rye Street Market building in Port Covington.
Counsel Regutchens (on record) described the proposed LiveK as a ~700‑square‑foot venue with 15 private karaoke rooms, a main karaoke bar, a dance floor and designated dining and lounge areas. The applicant said it will operate a hybrid American‑style and private‑room karaoke concept, offer Japanese‑inspired small plates and occasional live bands or DJs, and estimated a seating capacity of about 300.
To prevent alcohol access by minors, the applicant told the board everyone will present a government‑issued ID at entry; guests 21 and older will receive wristbands and underage guests will be restricted to private rooms. The applicant also described security staff carrying walkie‑talkies to coordinate with servers, and said all employees will be required to complete TIP certification. The executive secretary and counsel clarified that an MOU with the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership was not required under the cited District 46 legislation; the applicant supplied a letter of support from the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership.
The board discussed operating hours and responded that the proposed hours are consistent with the license type: Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Friday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Board members voted to approve the license on the record and instructed licensing staff to confirm TIP certification documentation and include the safety measures in the license conditions where applicable.
The board also noted the statute authorizes up to 10 new ED7 licenses in the area and that the cap had not been reached. The approval was recorded on the public docket; staff will follow up to ensure required documentation is on file before final issuance.
"The proposed operation will be LiveK, which offers a one‑of‑a‑kind entertainment experience that merges American‑style karaoke in a bar with private‑style karaoke," counsel said during the presentation. The board's approval included routine administrative follow‑ups to confirm training and support letters were filed.
The decision means LiveK may proceed with administrative steps toward opening, subject to confirmation of the board's requested documentation.
