West Allis Common Council votes to not renew The Drunk Uncle's liquor license
On March 18, the City of West Allis Common Council voted to not renew The Drunk Uncle's liquor license because the bar does not have a valid seller's permit.
West Allis City Attorney Kail Decker said the state of Wisconsin revoked the bar's seller's permit in August 2024 because the owner, Neal Steffek, did not pay sales tax.
Steffek has until April 30 to request a hearing on the council's decision. If Steffek does not request a hearing, his license will expire June 30.
Decker said Steffek could still resolve the issue after April 30 if he gets his seller's permit reinstated and the state notifies West Allis before June 30, when licenses come up for renewal.
Steffek did not immediately respond to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's request for an interview
At Tuesday's meeting, a council member asked how to answer constituents wondering why the bar could still operate without a seller's permit.
Decker said that selling any product without a seller's permit does violate state law. But that state law is enforced by the Department of Revenue. Not having a valid seller's license does not violate the liquor law, which the council enforces. The council does not have the authority to revoke a license mid-year in this case, Decker said.
During the meeting, Decker also warned council members not to consider social media discussions or public comments unrelated to the permit issue.
The Drunk Uncle has come under criticism for comments Steffek posted online about a woman who left a 1-star review on Google. The woman, who in her review said a bartender touched her face and asked her to make him a sandwich in honor of International Women's Day, has since filed a defamation lawsuit.
West Allis resident Andrew Wehrheim spoke during public comment Tuesday, referencing Decker's warning that the city can't act on the comments of citizens. He said there is a wall of protection for businesses in West Allis.
That wall of protection, he said, makes it hard for women to come forward
"I love living in West Allis, I've lived here since 2012, and it disgusts me the things that have come to light. Not just by one person, multiple women who have come forward."
The West Allis Police Department confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that they received three complaints regarding incidents that happened at The Drunk Uncle. Police say they are investigating to determine if the alleged actions rise to the level of a violation of a municipal ordinance and/or criminal violation.
Steffek has denied the woman's account of what happened in his bar in multiple social media posts.
He told Fox 6 News that he did not regret his response to the 1-star review.
"No. Why would I?" said Steffek. "If she apologizes to me, then I will apologize to her."
Contact Adrienne Davis at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Drunk Uncle's liquor license in jeopardy
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