# Lincoln City Council approves liquor licenses for downtown event venues  
**Published:** 2026-04-20T11:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln City Council Agendas](https://lnklan.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=410)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln City Council unanimously approved six liquor licenses Monday for vendors seeking to operate outdoor service areas at the same downtown location on April 25, according to the [city council agenda](https://lnklan.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=410).

Tank's Country, Gate 25, Hiro 88, Mellow Mushroom, The CORNer Bar and two other establishments all received approval for special designated licenses to cover a 74-foot by 308-foot outdoor area at Canopy Street between R and Q streets. All six licenses are set for a single day, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The approvals come as the council also [advanced updated sidewalk cafe regulations](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/planning-officials-approve-changes-making-it-easier-for-businesses-to-operate-sidewalk-cafes/) designed to streamline operations for restaurants and bars. The ordinances modify requirements for outdoor dining and alcohol service in the public right-of-way, including changes to barrier specifications and accessibility standards.

Under the new regulations, [establishments serving alcohol will need a barrier with an opening of less than 8 feet](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/planning-officials-approve-changes-making-it-easier-for-businesses-to-operate-sidewalk-cafes/), and must maintain at least 5 feet of unobstructed clear passageway on the sidewalk. The council also approved another special designated liquor license for Tipsy Tina's Taco Cantina for an outdoor area at 800 Q Street on May 5 from 2 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Two other vendors received approval for licenses at the Haymarket Farmers Market for the entire 2026 season: Saro Cider and Sideshow Spirits, both located at 7th and P Street. Hub Cafe was approved for licenses to serve alcohol at the Hub Farmers Market on multiple dates from May through September.

The council voted 7-0 to approve all special liquor licenses and also unanimously approved a manager application for Joseph Brown at Immanuel Retirement Communities dba Landing at Williamsburg Village.

In other business, the council appointed Liz Standish to the StarTran Advisory Board for a term expiring April 3, 2029, and approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency for aerial mapping products and services.

## Sources

- [Lincoln City Council Agendas](https://lnklan.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=410)
- [Planning Commission approves sidewalk cafe regulation changes](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/planning-officials-approve-changes-making-it-easier-for-businesses-to-operate-sidewalk-cafes/)

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