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April 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
9. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) Alcohol License to Matthew Lipman for Nickel and Oak Lounge at 111 West Congress Street. The Establishment is Located between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street in Aldermanic District 2. The Applicant Plans to Operate as a Bar/Lounge. (New Applicant/New Business)
Strategic Priority
N/A
Description

Matthew Lipman for Congress Lounge LLC t/a Nickel and Oak Lounge is requesting a Class C (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) Alcohol License at 111 W. Congress Street. There were no concerns noted by the Savannah Police Department or the neighborhood association. The establishment is located between Barnard Street and Whitaker Street in Aldermanic District 2.The applicant plans to operate as a bar/lounge. (New Applicant/New Business).

  • This is a Bar/Lounge.
  • This is a New Applicant/New Business
  • Distance measurements were met to the nearest church, school and Alcohol Treatment Center.
  • No concerns were noted from the Downtown Neighborhood Association.
  • No concerns were noted from the Code Compliance Department.
Recommendation

Approval 

Contact
Jerry Bartley, Revenue Manager
Financial Impact
Revenue of $5,742.50 in Alcohol License Fees
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Checklist - Nickel and Oak Lounge
Exhibit 2 - Density Map - Nickel and Oak Lounge
Exhibit 3 - Alcohol Reports - Nickel and Oak Lounge
Exhibit 4 - Measurement Report - Nickel and Oak Lounge
Exhibit 5 - Safety Plan - Nickel and Oak Lounge
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