Folks in Sandy Springs soon might be able to bring their own beer into a restaurant or retailer.
At a recent city council work session, Sandy Springs leaders began discussing the possibilities of expanding its brown-bagging and BYOB ordinance to include beer.
Currently, the ordinance allows patrons to bring their own wine into restaurants and retailers that allow it, such as art studio, Painting With a Twist. According to OpenTable, several restaurants, including Cibo E Beve, also allow customers to bring their own wine.
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In addition to expanding the ordinace to include beer, city leaders are also working to “further define types of retail establishments which may acquire this special license, and establish a separate license fee for the special use,” Sandy Springs spokeswoman Marla Shavin said.
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The current BYOB ordinance governing includes a provision requiring stores and restaurants allowing patrons to bring in wine be licensed.
The full ordinance can be read by clicking here.