Decisions
The Commissioner conducts hearings and issues written decisions on applications for liquor licenses that are protested by at least 10 persons who reside or own property within one mile of the premises. The decisions are final and conclusive unless, within 30 days from the date of the decision, a party to the hearing files a written appeal.
IssuedFebruary 10, 2026
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – February 10, 2026
Protest Hearing held on January 21, 2026: Sri Santram t/a 5th Street Liquors
Issued December 11, 2025
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – December 11, 2025
Protest Hearing held on December 3, 2025: Sikar Lounge & Club, Inc. t/a Sikar Lounge & Club
Issued August 1, 2025
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – August 1, 2025
Protest Hearing held on June 25, 2025: WFR, LLC t/a Brew Works North
Issued August 1, 2025
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – August 1, 2025
Protest Hearing held on May 7, 2025: Barn & Lodge Wilmington, LLC t/a The Blackwall Barn and Lodge
Issued July 30, 2025
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – July 30, 2025
Protest Hearing held on February 19, 2025: Hoffman Brewing Co., LLC t/a Dew Point Brewing Company
Issued December 5, 2024
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – December 5, 2024
Protest Hearing held on November 20, 2024: Ocean 11 Group LLC t/a The Veranda Restaurant and Bar
Issued September 19, 2024
Updated Commissioner’s Decision and Order – September 19, 2024
Protest Hearing held on August 28, 2024: Big Oyster LLC t/a Big Oyster (Lewes)
Issued July 18, 2024
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – July 18, 2024
Protest Hearing held on July 10, 2024: SIG Stanley’s Tavern LLC t/a Stanley’s Tavern
Issued September 22, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – September 22, 2023
Protest Hearing held on September 14, 2023: Pure Flavor Hookah Lounge LLC t/a Pure Flavor Hookah Lounge
Issued September 22, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – September 22, 2023
Protest Hearing held on September 6, 2023: Yellowfin’s OV LLC t/a Yellowfin’s Bar & Grill
Issued June 14, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – June 14, 2023
Protest Hearing held on May 31, 2023: Shivam GT LLC t/a Delaware Liquor Emporium
Issued June 8, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – June 8, 2023
Protest Hearing held on April 12, 2023: MFC Fenwick LLC t/a Matt’s Fish Camp
Issued May 18, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – May 18, 2023
Protest Hearing held on February 16, 2023: J.P.’s Wharf Ltd. t/a J.P.’s on the Wharf Restaurant
Issued April 28, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – April 28, 2023
Protest Hearing held on April 20, 2023: TSG Hospitality LLC t/a The Chancery Market
Issued March 3, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – March 3, 2023
Protest Hearing held on August 23, 2022: Hoffman Brewing Company LLC t/a Dew Point Brewing Company
Issued January 6, 2023
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – January 6, 2023
Protest Hearing held on January 4, 2023: Nicola Pizza Inc. t/a Nicola Pizza
Issued November 18, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – November 18, 2022
Protest Hearing held on November 1, 2022: Bethany Diner Inc. t/a Bethany Diner
Issued August 18, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – August 18, 2022
Protest Hearing held on August 2, 2022: MFC Fenwick LLC t/a Matt’s Fish Camp
Issued August 5, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – August 5, 2022
Protest Hearing held on July 14, 2022: Rosenfeld’s Bethany LLC t/a Rosenfeld’s Bethany, Inc.
Issued July 27, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – July 27, 2022
Protest Hearing held on April 19, 2022: J.A.R. Beverage Inc. t/a Gold Room
Issued June 28, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – June 28, 2022
Protest Hearing held on June 15, 2022: Swinging Delicious LLC t/a Taco Reho
Issued June 28, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – June 28, 2022
Protest Hearing held on June 1, 2022: Three Patrones Branmar LLC t/a Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal Grill & Saloon
Issued June 7, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – June 7, 2022
Protest Hearing held on June 1, 2022: Bear Trap Spirits Inc. t/a Banks Wines & Spirits
Issued May 6, 2022
Conforming Order – May 6, 202
Protest Hearing held on November 18, 2014: Russo & Russo Inc. t/a Vincenzo & Margherita Bistro – Conforming Order
Issued May 3, 2022
Conforming Order – May 3, 2022
Protest Hearing held on September 13, 2018: Hoffman Brewing Company LLC t/a Dew Point Brewing Company – Conforming Order
Issued April 12, 2022 (Amended)
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – April 12, 2022
Protest Hearing held on March 28, 2022: Bethany Bay Brewing Co. LLC t/a Bethany Bay Brewing Company.
Issued April 7, 2022
Commissioner’s Decision and Order – April 7, 2022
Protest Hearing held on March 28, 2022: Bethany Bay Brewing Co. LLC t/a Bethany Bay Brewing Company.
Issued December 23, 2021
Commissioner’s Decision and Order pursuant to 4 Del. C. 543 ยง(f)(2)
Legal Hearing held on November 16, 2021: St. Georges Liquors LLC t/a St. Georges Liquors.