Sidewalk and Roadway Cafes
Outdoor dining is part of the fabric of the New York City bar and restaurant scene. For over 35 years, P&B has represented businesses before the New York City government agencies necessary for legal outdoor dining.
New York City businesses are eligible for two types of licenses: sidewalk cafe and roadway cafe. Here are some of the questions we address when we represent your business:
New York City businesses are eligible for two types of licenses: sidewalk cafe and roadway cafe. Here are some of the questions we address when we represent your business:
- What are the differences between a sidewalk cafe and roadway cafe?
- How early must I apply?
- What are the requirements for applying?
- I am buying a business with an existing sidewalk or roadway cafe license. What do I need to do?
- Were does the Community Board fit in?
Alcohol Integration
Integrating alcoholic beverage consumption into your sidewalk or roadway cafe can be complex because it requires careful coordination between New York City and New York State agencies. It is not automatic. P&B will work with you to make sure that your customers can legally consume alcoholic beverages in your sidewalk or roadway cafe.
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