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Grey Lodge Pub In Northeast Philadelphia Closing; Owner Cites Latest COVID-19 Restrictions

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The owners of the popular Grey Lodge Pub in Northeast Philadelphia say they're closing for good. The pub says the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions was their "final blow."

In a statement on Facebook, Mike Scotese thanked his guests and his staff for all of the great years.

Special Announcement This latest shutdown (which I'm not blaming anyone for) will be the final blow for the Grey Lodge...

Posted by The Grey Lodge Pub on Thursday, November 19, 2020

The pub in Mayfair is one of Philadelphia's oldest craft beer bars.

Esquire Magazine named it one of the "Top 50 bars" in America.

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