# Cornerstone Grill & Loft loses liquor license

> Cornerstone Grill & Loft faces 90-day liquor license suspension after underage drinking and violence reports.
- Title: Cornerstone Grill & Loft loses liquor license · The Banner
- Summary: Cornerstone Grill & Loft faces 90-day liquor license suspension after underage drinking and violence reports.
- Keywords: cornerstone grill & loft, prince george's county, liquor license, underage drinking, fake ids, 1 bottle strike to head, 90-day suspension, university of maryland, alcohol license suspension, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/cornerstone-college-park-liquor-license-suspension-3F35P5DMXBAMLHJ26FNJXJHJWY
- Author: Hau Chu
- Published: 2026-11-06T10:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cornerstone grill & loft, prince george's county, liquor license, underage drinking, fake ids, 1 bottle strike to head, 90-day suspension, university of maryland, alcohol license suspension, news, local
## Liquor license suspended
Cornerstone Grill & Loft lost its liquor license for 90 days after Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners denied its appeal.
## Underage drinking incidents
The establishment reported 37 incidents including underage drinking, vomiting, head injuries, fake ID confiscations, and one bottle strike to head.
## Violence and safety concerns
County liquor inspectors found Cornerstone a 'danger to the peace and safety of the neighborhood' with recurring failures in alcohol compliance.
## Financial impact
Cornerstone faces a $1 million financial hit including lost revenue, fixed costs, and an $18,000 deposit for DJ Paulie D.
## Employee concerns
The business employs 70 people many of whom depend on their jobs to support families and pay rent.
## Legal action
Cornerstone filed a court motion to pause the suspension but the judge denied it on Oct. 30.
## Next steps
The owner says the business will update the community within two weeks and appeal in court.
## Community impact
Students reported paying up to $100 to enter the venue during the suspension period.
## Suspended license
The license suspension goes into effect Oct. 30 and ends Jan. 28, 2:00 p.m. EST.
## Key takeaway

Cornerstone Grill & Loft's liquor license suspended for 90 days after county officials found it a 'danger to the peace and safety of the neighborhood'.