Izakaya Ga-In receives New York liquor license in Bayside, Queens
Rule Changes New York, NY localCommunity board backed the application in November 2025; the liquor license issued in October is one approval, not proof the pub is open
Overview
New York State issued a restaurant liquor license to Izakaya Ga-In on October 7, 2026. The Japanese-style pub, a casual bar serving small plates and drinks, is at 213-41 39th Ave in Bayside, where the prior liquor license expired January 31, 2025.
The company incorporated in October 2025, and Queens Community Board 11 voted in November 2025 to support the application. A liquor license is one approval among several a restaurant needs; it does not confirm the business is open or cleared to serve customers.
Why it matters
A new liquor license ties a Japanese-style izakaya to a Bayside address; opening still depends on approvals the license alone doesn't cover.
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213-41 39th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11361, MLS #856907 - Howard Hanna
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State agency that issues and enforces liquor licenses for restaurants, bars, and retail sellers in New York.
The business name suggests a Japanese izakaya—a casual pub-style restaurant serving small dishes and drinks.
The prior license holder at 213-41 39th Ave, named for the address itself.
Advisory body that reviews liquor license applications in its district before the state acts.
Timeline
January 2025 October 2026
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New York issues liquor license to Izakaya Ga-In
Latest RegulatoryThe State Liquor Authority issued a restaurant license to Izakaya Ga-In at the same 39th Avenue address.
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Queens Community Board 11 backs license application
RegulatoryThe Public Safety and Licensing Committee voted unanimously to support a full on-premises liquor license, with proposed hours of 11 AM to midnight Monday through Thursday and 11 AM to 2 AM Friday through Sunday.
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Izakaya Ga-In Inc. incorporated in New York
CorporateThe business corporation registered with the New York State Department of State at 213-41 39th Ave (DOS ID 7728996).
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Prior liquor license at 39th Avenue expires
RegulatoryThe restaurant liquor license held by 213-41 39Th Rest at 213-41 39th Ave expired.
Scenarios
Izakaya Ga-In opens its doors in Bayside
Discussed by: QNS.com, which covers restaurant openings across Queens
The licensee completes the remaining approvals—health inspections, building permits, and a formal opening—and begins serving customers. The restaurant would appear in city inspection records and local coverage.
License lapses, restaurant never opens
Discussed by: NYSLA open data, which shows issued licenses that lapse without activation
The license goes unused or is not renewed, and the address returns to its 2025 state—no active restaurant license. This happens with speculative or delayed restaurant projects.
Another operator takes over the address
Discussed by: The address history, where the prior license holder differed from the current one
Izakaya Ga-In's license is transferred or allowed to lapse, and a different restaurant entity receives a license at the same address. The location continues as a dining venue under a new banner.