The sprawling American Tourister mill may have a new coup in 2020 — a brewpub and waterfront restaurant.

Earlier this month the Warren Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance change that would increase the number of BV liquor licenses in Warren from 25 to 26. The request to increase the number of licenses was sponsored by councilor Joseph DePasquale and is expected to pave the way at next month’s meeting for a request that it be assigned to Isle Brewers Guild of Pawtucket. Representatives of that firm are reportedly in talks with American Tourister realtors about the possibility of opening a restaurant and pub in an old warehouse along the south side of the development, just feet from the water.

Mr. DePasquale, Warren Town Manager Kate Michaudand Warren Town Planner Bob Rulli all visited the Pawtucket brewery last year, and Mr. DePasquale said they came away impressed with the business. He thinks a pub and restaurant at the mill would be perfect for the town.

“I think it’s going to be phenomenal,” Mr. DePasquale said. “It’s the perfect location. They’re excited, they’re young and they’re creative, and I think they’re here to stay. They’re looking for strong roots here and I think the spot is perfect.”

The building Isle is considering is an old brick waterfront warehouse just feet from the water, a stone’s throw east from Little Island, a tiny spot of land in the Warren River between the Tourister development and the Stanley Boat Yard.

Tourister developers had long talked of their hopes to offer dining and other establishments at the mill. If it comes to pass, Isle Brewers’ operation would be the largest commercial development yet on the site. Mr. DePasquale said that at the minimum, food and drink would be served; he hopes beer will also be brewed on the site. However, allowing the proprietors to sell alcohol for consumption offsite would require special licensing.

This month’s additional license change was passed in only its first reading, meaning that the council will hold a public hearing in January, before voting whether to increase the number available in town.

Jeremy Duffy, Isle’s representative, declined to comment on the potential new business as it is still in its formative stages.