Title
Liquor License - Walter Studios - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 375270.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Camila Alarcon, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
747 W. Roosevelt Street
Zoning Classification: DTC - Commercial Corridor
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 21, 2026.
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.
Walter Studios (Series 12)
747 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 14
Liquor license violations: In August 2025, a fine of $3,000 was issued for failing to derive 40% of income from food and audited food sales below 30%.
Walter Station (Series 3)
4056 E. Washington Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 0
Liquor license violations: In March 2019, a fine of $1,000 was paid for failing to report the microbrewery production annually at the end of each calendar year.
Walter Where?House (Series 6)
702 N. 21st Avenue, Phoenix
Calls for service: 12
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:
“The Applicant has had a liquor license at this location since 2022 and holds another Series 6 liquor license in Phoenix. Neither venue has had any significant issues. The Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards regarding all Arizona liquor laws and regulations and will ensure proper training of managers and staff.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Applicant has operated this event space and art gallery at this location since 2022. Walter Studios complements the other establishments currently operating in the Roosevelt neighborhood of downtown Phoenix.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Walter Studios - Data
Attachment B - Walter Studios - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.