Southern Comfort Closes After Safety Fallout | Virginia Beach News

Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge in Hampton is shut down after the city council revoked its special use permit, citing safety concerns following a viral brawl and a shooting outside. Owner Mr. Gomez fought back against costly new security mandates he deemed unaffordable and customer-unfriendly, arguing his business has a solid history and shouldn’t be singled out—especially since two other Hampton venues faced similar fates this year. Despite his efforts, the council prioritized community safety, and Mayor Jimmy Gray acknowledged the disappointment while upholding the decision. With his life savings gone and unpaid taxes looming, Gomez now faces an uncertain future, but vows to learn how to rise again from this setback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f541a65bca3087d