A liquor license has been applied for by an ownership group that includes people associated with the Pink Swallow bar project at the site of the former Harvey’s bar at 18th and Castro streets.

Photo: Scott Wazlowski

While progress is unknown regarding opening the Pink Swallow bar at the marquee corner of 18th and Castro streets, a liquor license for the site is pending. State records list the application status date as October 2024.

Pink Swallow, an LGBTQ restaurant and bar, is slated to occupy the prime location that formerly housed Harvey's, which closed over two years ago. According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Jam Stardust LLC applied for a license at that 500 Castro Street address. 

Joshua J. Cook, a gay man who manages the Beaux nightclub at 2344 Ma

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