Alcohol License Review Committee: Special Separations Meeting of May 27, 2026

The City of Madison Wisconsin Alcohol License Review Committee held a special separations meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing on several liquor and entertainment license renewals with concerns about compliance and public safety. Key procurement-related discussions involved conditions placed on license renewals for establishments such as Refuel Pantry, Momo Sports Bar, Sodto, and CEO. For Refuel Pantry, the committee addressed violations related to selling THC products to minors and operator licensing issues, imposing a condition to comply with hemp-derived product regulations by June 10, 2026. For Momo Sports Bar, conditions included prohibiting bottle service, limiting alcohol servings, monitoring capacity, and requiring private security on busy nights. Sodto faced concerns over increased fights and disturbances, leading to conditions prohibiting bottle service, requiring active line monitoring, and a proactive plan with police, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for November 18, 2026. The CEO entertainment license hearing was adjourned due to pending open records requests. The committee also discussed video surveillance retention policies and collaboration with police to address disturbances. Motions were passed to renew licenses with specified conditions and to schedule follow-up reviews to ensure compliance and public safety improvements.