2 new Summerside restaurants apply for liquor licences

Two more locations in Summerside, P.E.I.,are hoping they will be able to serve alcohol this summer.

Both Uncle Mike's on the Water andEvermore Brewery have applied fordiscretionary use permits to allow them to serve drinks in their establishments.

ThayneJenkins, the city's planning officer, says the permits allowrestaurants or pubs that serve food to serve alcohol when food service has ended, or if a customer just wants a drink without food.

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A public meeting will be held May 14 to allowbusinesses and residents to voice any concerns or opposition to the permits.

Opposition unlikely

Butwith both businesseslocated in Summerside's commercial area, Jenkins doesn't expect there will be any concerns.

"These are in the business district so generally, you don't have the same levels of concerns."

Uncle Mike's on the Water plans toopenMay 18 at Spinnakers' Landing and theEvermore Brewery is located in the old railway station on Water Street and plans to open in July.

After the public meeting, the applications will be returned to the planning board for review and comment, said Jenkins, thensent to council with a recommendation.

That could be done by May 22 if the planning board makes its decision.

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