Weld County approves liquor license for new Vintner's restaurant at 7865 County Road 2, Brighton
December 22, 2025 | Weld County, Colorado
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Weld County commissioners approved a new liquor license and recommended biannual renewal for Vintner's restaurant at 7865 County Road 2 in Brighton during the Dec. 22 public hearings.
Assistant county attorney Matt Connery described the formal public hearing and said Commissioner Scott James toured the facility with a clerk to the board. Commissioner James said the location and applicants "are on the right side of the County Line Road" and offered a positive report from his site visit. Matt Connery said the background check returned without issues and staff recommended approval.
Applicant Doug Kingman, who gave the listed address as 7865 County Road 2, said they were "excited to be in Weld County" and described converting a winery into a full restaurant with liquor service. Commissioner James moved approval; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
No members of the public spoke in opposition during the public‑hearing portion of the item.
Assistant county attorney Matt Connery described the formal public hearing and said Commissioner Scott James toured the facility with a clerk to the board. Commissioner James said the location and applicants "are on the right side of the County Line Road" and offered a positive report from his site visit. Matt Connery said the background check returned without issues and staff recommended approval.
Applicant Doug Kingman, who gave the listed address as 7865 County Road 2, said they were "excited to be in Weld County" and described converting a winery into a full restaurant with liquor service. Commissioner James moved approval; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
No members of the public spoke in opposition during the public‑hearing portion of the item.
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