HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio)_ Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection has temporarily pulled the liquor license at the Legend's Sports Bar in Bristol after officials say it violated the state's COVID-19 restrictions.
Health officials went to the bar on Friday, November 13, around 10:12 p.m. and noticed the bar was still operating. Under "Phase 2.1" guidance, all restaurants are supposed to close at 10 p.m. Bars remain closed.
Inside, officials found about 45 patrons within the establishment. Drinks were actively being served from the bar. Customers were drinking without consuming food. Others were playing pool. All of this suggested to officials the establishment was masquerading as a bar, not a restaurant.
In a written statement, Governor Lamont says "this latest action by the Department of Consumer Protection shows once again that establishments that are not operating in the interests of public health will not go unnoticed. The sector rules are in place for one reason – to keep customers and employees safe. We must give credit to local authorities for taking the COVID mitigation measures seriously..."