Another One Bites The Dust: Tom Bergin's Public House


Oh Blimey.  After over 80's years in business, The "House If Irish Coffee," the bar with the second oldest liquor license in Los Angeles County and the place rumored to be the inspiration for the iconic TV show “Cheers,” ... Tom Bergin's Public House is shutting its doors for the last time:


Dear patrons and revelers, family and friends, of Tom Bergin’s Public House,

It is with heavy hearts that we reach out to you today to announce that starting on Sunday, January, 21st, Tom Bergin’s will close for “regular business,” remaining open on an abbreviated schedule until further notice. It has been a decision that has proved itself almost impossible to reach, and the culmination of deliberation and grief.

Five years ago we embarked on a beautiful and ambitious journey to carry on the legendary traditions of one of LA’s most iconic establishments; a journey with formidable hurdles and soaring success. We built LA's biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration; witnessed LA Rams Football’s controversial return to our city; and cut the ribbon on Vestry, a private speakeasy and lounge. However, we face harsh realities of the demands of both our little Irish cottage here, and also the marketplace at large.

Therefore, in preparation for closing, the remainder of this week we will offer food and bar service during shortened hours until we are unable to offer our full menu. Sunday, January 21st, will be our last day of regular business. Then we'll remain on an abbreviated weekly schedule until all this beautiful booze gets sufficiently drank: join us Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, from 5pm to midnight til it's gone, at which point, we'll make the last call of last calls, bid you all goodnight, and shut our door for the last time.

To all of you who have made Tom Bergin’s the unique and significant institution it is, it has been our pleasure to serve you. We offer you our sincerest and warmest thanks, and many, many, many, many good tidings.

Sláinte,
Derek Schreck
Owner & Proprietor

and the management and staff of Tom Bergin’s Public House

Tom Bergin and Bing Crosby at Del Mar in 1937



CLOSING BAR AND RESTAURANT SCHEDULE
*until product runs out
TUESDAY 1/16 - 5PM TO MIDNIGHT
WEDNESDAY 1/17 - 5PM TO MIDNIGHT
THURSDAY 1/18 - 5PM TO MIDNIGHT
FRIDAY 1/19 - 11AM TO MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY 1/20 - 11AM TO MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY 1/21 - 11AM TO 11PM


CLOSING BAR SCHEDULE
*until product runs out

THURSDAYS - 5PM TO MIDNIGHT
FRIDAYS - 5PM TO MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY - 5PM TO MIDNIGHT

Tom Bergin’s Public House...we ❤️you!!!

UPDATE (Jan 17, 2018):

Despite yesterday’s Instagram post by Tom Bergin’s leadership stating that “on Sunday, January 21st, Tom Bergin’s will close its doors,” ownership is now saying things could be in flux at the iconic Irish bar on Fairfax for at least a little bit longer.

Eater spoke with owner Derek Schreck yesterday, the 2013 buyer of both the business and the property, as did the LA Times. He told the Times that word of their full closure was “simply not true,” rather that the restaurant would cease “regular service” and move into a new business model, operating as just a bar from 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday. Vestry, the upstairs members-only whiskey lounge, would also remain available to paid guests on an as-needed basis beyond January 21.

So...I guess only time will tell.  This whole thing sounds FISHY to us.
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