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The Pleasanton Planning Commission is set to vote Wednesday on a conditional use permit that would allow Naschmarkt, an Austrian restaurant located downtown, to extend the hours of operation and bring a little more nightlife to Main Street.
According to the staff report, the restaurant is seeking approval for “a bar (serving wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails) to operate from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays”. Currently, the restaurant closes at 9:30 p.m. those days.
“A bar requires Planning Commission review and approval of a CUP, pursuant to Pleasanton Municipal Code,” according to the Feb. 11 Planning Commission staff report. “A restaurant that sells alcoholic beverages any time after 11 p.m. is classified as a bar per PMC Section 18.08.055. As such, the CUP application is before the Planning Commission for consideration.”
Naschmarkt Pleasanton, situated within the multi-tenant building at 310 Main St., is a fairly new addition to downtown Pleasanton after having opened in April 2025. The restaurant offers Austrian specialties such as traditional wiener schnitzel, apple strudel and soft pretzels served with Austrian beer-cheese sauce.
Since its opening last year, the restaurant has been operating every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except for Friday and Saturday when the restaurant stays open for an additional 30 minutes. But now, as detailed in the Planning Commission permit request, the Austrian eatery is now looking to operate a late-night bar during the weekend.
The move comes a month after Middle 8, a ’70s-themed bar located within the same multi-tenant building, shuttered its doors.
According to the staff report, the bar would offer limited food service such as snacks and small plates. No other major improvements are being proposed.
While staff did make note of the surrounding residential areas and the potential land use conflicts related to parking and noise, staff took these “spill-over effects” into account and concluded that the conditions of approval for the permit will help mitigate these potential issues.
“Conditions of approval have been included to ensure the safety and general welfare of the surrounding area is maintained, while minimizing spillover effects such as noise and parking,” according to staff.
The agenda report also stated that having a late-night option for Main Street patrons will enhance downtown’s vitality.
“In developing the Guidelines, the Downtown Hospitality Task Force looked carefully at the specifics of bar operations and tried to achieve a balance between maintaining the quality of life for Downtown residents and the objective of having a vibrant Downtown with businesses and activities that draw people to the area both during the day and night,” according to the staff report.
The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 11). The full agenda can be accessed here.
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