Connor's Pub Gets 30-Day Liquor License Extension
The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission granted the Broad Ripple bar a short extension after the Marion County Beverage Board recommended denying its renewal.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Beer
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission granted Connor's Pub a 30-day liquor license extension, even though the Marion County Beverage Board upheld a denial of the bar's renewal. The decision follows a September vote in which all four Beverage Board members recommended denial.
Why it matters
The Beverage Board cited invalid permits and a public nuisance designation, and employees reportedly dispensed alcohol without valid permits at the Broad Ripple bar. Because the bar has already received one extension in the past six months, the new extension keeps it open for now while its long-term status remains uncertain for Indianapolis residents.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved a 30-day extension, the second in roughly six months, after all four Marion County Beverage Board members voted in September to recommend denying the renewal. The Beverage Board cited invalid permits and a public nuisance designation, and it is not yet known what the commission will decide when the extension expires.
The players
Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
The state body that oversees alcohol licensing and granted Connor's Pub its 30-day extension.
Marion County Beverage Board
The local board that voted to recommend denying the bar's liquor license renewal.
John Yaggi
The former operator of Connor's Pub, who faces tax evasion charges and sold the property earlier this year.
The details
Connor's Pub, a longtime Broad Ripple bar opened by Dennis Connor at 6331 Ferguson St. in 1979, has faced repeated legal and safety problems. John Yaggi, who later ran the business, sold the property to his cousin earlier this year, and at a September hearing said he would transfer the liquor license to his cousin or another vendor.
Timeline
October 2019: An argument between a bartender and patrons led to a fatal shooting at the bar.
Sept. 8, 2026: Yaggi appeared before the Beverage Board seeking license renewal.
Nov. 4, 2026: The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission granted the 30-day extension.
Legal Context
Connor's Pub's case runs through Indiana's split licensing system, in which the state Alcohol and Tobacco Commission can grant short extensions even after a county board votes against renewal. The sequence of a local denial followed by a state extension shows how the two levels of review can produce temporary outcomes for Indianapolis bars.
For Indianapolis residents who frequent Broad Ripple, the extension means Connor's Pub can continue serving customers for now, but the bar's future is uncertain. Patrons who rely on the bar should watch for updates, since the outcome after 30 days will decide whether it stays open.
The takeaway
A short license extension does not settle a bar's future, so readers following local nightlife should watch what happens when the 30-day period ends. Checking official Alcohol and Tobacco Commission updates is the most reliable way to track the outcome.
What happens next
The 30-day extension will expire, after which the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission will need to decide whether to renew the license.
Further reading
For more on local drinking spots, see the Beer coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Indystar.
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