Summary

Board approves liquor and entertainment licenses

ProvidenceFeb 12, 20262 min read

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The Board of Licenses unanimously approved a consent agenda covering monthly entertainment permits, 3AM soft closing renewals, and two special event permits, while also approving a liquor license transfer and a promoter’s permit.

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Commerce

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What this means

Residents will see several routine entertainment and event permits renewed or approved, including venues, festivals, and food truck events. The board also approved the transfer of a package store license at 811-829 Eddy Street to a new owner. A few alcohol license requests were delayed for later review, including a new full-liquor restaurant license at The VU Lounge and an expansion-related renewal at Elmwood Liquors.

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Approved the consent agenda for 15 items unanimously, including monthly entertainment permits, 3AM soft closing renewals, and two special event permits.
Approved a monthly entertainment request for Lovera VIP Inc. dba Lovera VIP.
Continued The VU Lounge LLC's new full-liquor license request until March 12, 2026, with notice to nearby properties and testimony heard from residents.
Continued Elmwood Liquors' renewal and expansion-related matters until March 19, 2026, with status quo operations.
Approved the transfer of the Class A package store license at 811-829 Eddy Street from Standard Liquors LLC to Guru Standard LLC.
Continued La Palmera Club Billar LLC's transfer request for one week.
Approved Robenson Joseph Randolph's promoter's permit.

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

Feb 12, 2026, 4:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

52373 : American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52356 : B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52358 : Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52385 : Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52369 : PFM LLC dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52386 : RI Convention Center One Sabin Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52388 : SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52354 : The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52366 : Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52384 : Attractive Entertainment Inc. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square
Decision: 3AM SOFT CLOSING 2026 RENEWALS:
52371 : Club 73, LLC dba Ego Providence / Club Ego 73 Richmond Street
Decision: 3AM SOFT CLOSING 2026 RENEWALS:
52372 : Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond Street
Decision: 3AM SOFT CLOSING 2026 RENEWALS:
52374 : Mrocco LLC dba Providence Eagle 124 Snow Street
Decision: 3AM SOFT CLOSING 2026 RENEWALS:
52395 : ICON Corp dba Colosseum Nightlcub 180 Pine Street
Decision: 3AM SOFT CLOSING 2026 RENEWALS:
52362 : Food Trucks During Porchfest by PVD Food Truck Events at Nathan Bishop School
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
52361 : Select Markets Vintage Thrift Festival by Select Markets LLC at
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
52291 : Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
51009 : The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
51110 : Elmwood Liquors, Inc. dba Elmwood Liquors 801 Elmwood Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52305 : Robenson Joseph Randolph MA
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52280 : Standard Liquors LLC 811-829 Eddy Street to Guru Standard LLC
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARING:
52274 : The Andrea Maribel dba Café Ava 44 Hospital Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARING:
52273 : La Palmera Club Billar LLC 43 Bucklin St 2nd Floor to La Palmera Club Billar LLC
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARING: