Dirty Bird restaurant in Louisville sets reopening after liquor license struggles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After a months-long closure, a Louisville fried chicken restaurant and bar is set to reopen on August 15.

Dirty Bird closed over three months after opening due to issues with its liquor license, the restaurant said in a social media post on May 21.

The Audubon neighborhood restaurant opened on Clarks Lane Feb. 10 in the more than 3,300-square-foot building that formerly housed Tim Tam Tavern.

According to our partners at Louisville Business First, co-owner Fred Pizzonia said in May he was losing about $10,000 weekly, due to a lack of alcohol sales that drove away customers and employees.

Pizzonia believed the suggestive names on the restaurant's menu was a possible factor in the delay.

According to LBF, to obtain a liquor license in Kentucky, a restaurant has to register with the state ABC through its portal and complete a license application online.

Applicants also have to provide documentation such as floor plans and proof of beverage service training. The entire process usually takes 30 to 120 days.

With a reopening date set, the restaurant is looking to hire new staff and will hold open interviews.

The interviews are scheduled for July 30-31 from 12-5 p.m. at the restaurant.

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