Liquor Commission Backs Le Peep Alcohol License
The Peoria Liquor Commission voted 4-0 to recommend a Class B restaurant license for Le Peep at 7501 N. University St.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Dining Out
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The Peoria Liquor Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a Class B restaurant license for Le Peep Restaurant, which is seeking to serve alcohol at its location at 7501 N. University St., Suite 130. The request now moves to the Peoria City Council, which is scheduled to consider it on December 8.
Why it matters
The recommendation moves a Peoria restaurant one step closer to serving alcohol, a change that would affect what the business can offer its customers. Owner Rilind Balazi said the restaurant wants to serve alcohol in the morning, which is the stated reason behind the request.
The Peoria Liquor Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Class B license for the 7501 N. University St. location. The final decision rests with the Peoria City Council, which has not yet ruled on the request.
The players
Le Peep Restaurant
A restaurant seeking a Class B license to serve alcohol at its University Street location in Peoria.
Rilind Balazi
The owner of Le Peep who said the restaurant wants to serve alcohol in the morning.
Peoria Liquor Commission
The local city body that voted to recommend approval of the restaurant's liquor license.
Peoria City Council
The city's legislative body that will consider the license request on December 8.
The details
Public comment was taken from attendees before the commission voted on the recommendation. The commission considered the request as a site approval for the license at the restaurant's Suite 130 location.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Peoria Liquor Commission votes 4-0 to recommend approval.
December 8, 2026: Peoria City Council scheduled to consider the license request.
Local Licensing Path
Under Peoria's process, a Class B restaurant license request first goes to the Liquor Commission for a recommendation and then to the City Council for a final decision. Le Peep's request is following that two-step route, with the commission's 4-0 vote clearing the first stage.
If approved, Le Peep would be able to serve alcohol at its University Street location, which could change its morning and daytime offerings. Residents who frequent the restaurant may see alcohol added to its menu once the council acts.
The takeaway
Restaurant license requests in Peoria move through both the Liquor Commission and City Council, so the December 8 council vote will determine whether Le Peep can serve alcohol.
What happens next
The Peoria City Council is scheduled to consider the license request on December 8, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more local Dining Out coverage to see how restaurant changes are shaping the Peoria scene.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Indianapolis Star.
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