The Red Lion wants to extend many thanks to all the patrons we have had over the years! It has been 24 years of good food, drink, laughs and endless conversation. Although the pub is now closed for business, we look forward to serving you again, if all goes as scheduled, with a new pub and restaurant on the site in about 9 months.
We have had many questions as to why we have to rebuild the 1880 structure. Well, the simple answer is that the building is in sore need of repairs and extensive repairs.
We have been carefully dismantling the backbar, fixtures and special architectural features that will once again find their home back in the new "Red Lion Pub". Yes! The traditional, red, English phonebooth, archway lions, and large stained glass piece will once again be front and center in the new pub.
It has been a wonderful experience hosting literary writers and events, artist and exhibitions and the first ever performance of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Red Lion wants to thank all patrons for their support and kindness over the years! We hope to get back to business soon because we miss you already!
3 comments:
Hope all is well with everyone back in Chi-town. Where will the wednesday night crowd meet for next 9 months?-Semper fi
Alas for m'lud Nelson..."Beer me, Hardy.......gack!"
I go cleaning windows to earn an honest bob. For a nosy parker it's an interesting job.
-G.Formby
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