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Council approves new tavern license for downtown Rye and Rose
Summary
Montrose City Council granted a tavern liquor license May 5 to Double Barrel Taco Company LLC doing business as the Rye and Rose at 439 E. Main St.; applicants said the venue will be an upscale tavern emphasizing whiskey and small plates and the city received 116 valid petition signatures in support.
Montrose City Council approved a new tavern liquor license for Double Barrel Taco Company LLC, which will operate as the Rye and Rose at 439 East Main Street.
Applicant Lindsey Blanchard described plans to convert the former Wildhorse space into “a more upscale tavern in town” with expanded seating, a focus on high‑end whiskeys, tequilas, wines and bar‑style food. She told council the kitchen will be small and that some cooked items will be prepared offsite and brought in for service.
Staff attorney Chris Dalseide confirmed the application and fees were in order and presented petitions circulated by the applicant: of 150 signatures submitted, 116 were validated as in‑support and within city limits. There was no public opposition during the hearing; the council closed the public comment portion and approved the license.
Council and staff also discussed compliance steps: applicants confirmed they will ensure TIPS (server training) certification for staff and participate in city‑offered liquor education for licensees and servers. No detailed vote tally was recorded in the meeting transcript beyond the mayor announcing the motion passed.
Next steps for the business include completing any remaining city licensing formalities and preparing the licensed premises for opening.
