Garfield Heights Pulls Liquor Permits From Two Lounges After Yearslong Investigations

Garfield Heights Police announced Thursday, Oct. 29, that liquor permits for two city bars have been revoked effective that day. The affected establishments are Iconic Ultra Lounge on Turney Road and Aries Lounge on Warner Road. Investigations Spanned Several Years According to the department, the revocations follow investigations at both locations that stretched over several years. Police did not release details about what those investigations found. Appeals Filed in Common Pleas Court Both businesses have filed appeals with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. The revocations remain in effect while those appeals are pending. Serving Alcohol Is Now Against the Law With the permits revoked, serving alcohol at either location is a violation of Ohio liquor law. Police warned that anyone caught doing so could face a criminal summons or arrest. The department is asking residents to share the information with anyone who visits either bar. Frequently Asked Questions Which Garfield Heights bars lost their liquor permits? Iconic Ultra Lounge on Turney Road and Aries Lounge on Warner Road had their liquor permits revoked. When did the liquor permit revocations take effect? The revocations took effect Thursday, Oct. 29. Why were the liquor permits revoked? Garfield Heights Police said the revocations followed investigations at both locations spanning several years. Specific findings were not released. Can the bars still serve alcohol while their appeals are pending? No. Both bars have appealed to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, but the revocations remain in effect during the appeals. What happens if alcohol is served at either bar? Serving alcohol at either location now violates Ohio liquor law, and police said anyone doing so may face a criminal summons or arrest.