Title
Liquor License - Brennan's Pub and Grub - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 351282.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
John Marshall, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3510 E. Bell Road, Suites 6 & 7
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a bar and patron dancing.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 22, 2025. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Moon Valley Cafe (Series 12)
502 E. Thunderbird Road, Suite A-B, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 33
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I am a very successful Business Man in Arizona with over 30 years exoerience including over 20 years in the Restaurant and Bar business. As far as reliability is concerned, I have been responsible for over 2000 employess for their employment and quality of llife and miaintained a solvent and successful businesses, including Moon Valley Cafe LLC of which I have a liquor license with no viloations in 15 yrs. Qualifications include CPA Certificate, MBAm BBs, and several years of experience in the B”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The license has been active for over 30 years, as the commumity enjoys the atmosphere at Brennan's. and we will maintain Brennan's as a happy Family environme for everyone to come and agressively improve the community's quality of life through positiv attitude and attitude application.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Brennan's Pub and Grub - Data
Attachment B - Brennan's Pub and Grub - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.