MADISON (DANE COUNTY)local legislationChange of Licensed Premise

Moon Bar Request to Add Sidewalk Cafe

Original title: Change of Licensed Premises Light of the Moon Inc • dba Moon Bar Current Capacity (in/out): 315/0 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 315/25 328 W Gorham St • Agent: Jeff Rood Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food Police Sector 403 (District 2) Request to add a sidewalk cafe on N. Broom St side of the building: roughly 30' along the building, extending 5' from the wall.

May 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change would authorize the business to serve alcohol in a new outdoor area, increasing the establishment's total outdoor capacity from zero to 25 people.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Light of the Moon Inc

The business is seeking approval to modify its licensed premises to include outdoor seating.

Alcohol License Review Committee

The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the license change request.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Alcohol License Review Committee is considering a request from Moon Bar to expand its licensed premises by adding a sidewalk cafe. The proposal includes adding outdoor seating on the N. Broom Street side of the building.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moon Bar asking for?

They are requesting a change to their licensed premises to include a new sidewalk cafe on the N. Broom Street side of their building.

How will this affect the bar's capacity?

The indoor capacity will stay at 315, but the outdoor capacity will increase from 0 to 25.

Why It Matters

This change would authorize the business to serve alcohol in a new outdoor area, increasing the establishment's total outdoor capacity from zero to 25 people.