A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a public hearing on the renewal of the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the license period of December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027.
Before the Town Council is the renewal of Narragansett's Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for 2026-2027. The town issues the following classifications of licenses:
- Class A (Liquor store): 4
- Class BV Limited (Beer & wine served with food): 4
- Class BV (Full service with food): 20
- Class BV Tavern (Full service with food; rooms available): 3
- Class D (Full service with food; Club): 6
Total: 37
The Town Council is the licensing board for the granting of alcoholic beverage licenses. A public hearing on renewal applications is held each year. All alcoholic beverage licenses shall be annually renewable on December 1, in accordance with state law and the town's liquor license rules and regulations.
The holder of a license is entitled to have the license renewed, provided:
- The license renewal application is complete and timely submitted.
- The applicant meets all the criteria for issuance of the initial license.
The Town Council may refuse to renew the license for cause. Cause shall include:
- One or more incidents of disorderly conduct within the licensed premises, or outside the licensed premises if the conduct can be shown to have its genesis within the premises;
- Failure to comply with state and local health and safety laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
- Failure to comply with state and local alcoholic beverage laws, codes, rules and regulations;
- Delinquency of applicant in payment of municipal taxes and user fees in accordance with Section 14-21 of the Narragansett Code of Ordinances; and
- Failure to furnish a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Please note the following:
The following establishments (2) have transferred their license:
- Juleo's LLC dba Leo's Pizza, 909 Boston Neck Road;
- One Eye Jack's LLC dba Buster Krabs Beach Bar and Burger Shack, 265 Great Island Road
- At the June 16, 2025, meeting, GBC LLC dba The Dockside was granted a Class B-Victualling license, but it has yet to be issued. This business is not required to file for a renewal at this time.
- At the July 20, 2026, meeting, Five Sisters RG, LLC dba Buster Krabs was granted a Class B-Victualling license, but it has yet to be issued. This business is not required to file for a renewal at this time.
Failure of the Town Council to act on a license renewal application timely submitted, fully completed, and executed shall cause the existing license to be extended until such time as the Town Council acts on the application (Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-35-14).