Clarendon Wine Club licensed at 1101 N Highland St in Arlington
Rule Changes Arlington, VA localVirginia ABC issued a restaurant license on November 3, 2026, one step in the regulatory process.
Overview
On November 3, 2026, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority issued a restaurant license to Clarendon Wine Club at 1101 North Highland Street in Arlington. The license allows the business to serve alcohol on the premises, subject to other state and local requirements.
A license is one approval among several needed to operate a restaurant in Virginia. The record does not show whether Clarendon Wine Club has obtained a certificate of occupancy, food preparation certification, or other permits, nor whether it has opened or will open.
Why it matters
The license lets Clarendon Wine Club serve alcohol at 1101 N Highland St, but it does not guarantee the restaurant will open or when.
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A wine-focused restaurant that received a Virginia ABC license on November 3, 2026.
The state agency that regulates alcohol sales in Virginia.
Timeline
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Virginia ABC issues restaurant license to Clarendon Wine Club
Latest LicensingThe Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority issued a restaurant license for 1101 N Highland St in Arlington.
Scenarios
Clarendon Wine Club opens at 1101 N Highland St by November 2027
Discussed by: No specific predictions; scenario assumes the business completes remaining regulatory steps.
If Clarendon Wine Club obtains a certificate of occupancy and any other required permits, it could open at 1101 N Highland St. The license is a necessary step for serving alcohol, but not the only one.
Clarendon Wine Club does not open at 1101 N Highland St by November 2027
Discussed by: No specific predictions; scenario reflects common delays in restaurant buildouts.
The business may face permitting delays, construction issues, or other obstacles that prevent opening within a year. The license issuance does not guarantee an opening.