Two historic pubs, known for their cultural significance, are facing closure. The Port Bar, a prominent gay bar in downtown Oakland, is set to close after the landlord decided not to renew its lease, with bar owners citing a demand to cease Queer programming. Meanwhile, The Crown pub in Birmingham, famous for hosting Black Sabbath's first gig, will not reopen. Jez Collins of the Birmingham Music Archive has been unsuccessful in efforts to save the venue, leading to disappointment among local music historians and fans.
ICYMI: Rio is shaking things up, closing Mid-American Bar & Grill. https://t.co/9iDVcu7BlH
‘We’re deeply disappointed’ - Bid to save historic city centre pub where Black Sabbath played first ever gig fails https://t.co/wCNLPDgMW0
The Crown pub where Black Sabbath played its first gig will not reopen, according to an arts organisation trying to buy it. Jez Collins from Birmingham Music Archive has been trying to save the building. Listen ➡️ https://t.co/rRx7hA7uKO https://t.co/45dPjBdep0
A pub where Black Sabbath played its first gig will not reopen, according to an arts organisation trying to buy it. Full story: https://t.co/FR0yrFoUrc https://t.co/lo6OHgxC1Z
The Port Bar, a popular gay bar on Broadway in downtown Oakland, is closing its doors after owners say the landlord will not renew its lease. Bar owners say the landlord is demanding they stop holding Queer programming. https://t.co/fbEacOFE4Y https://t.co/6TRcgk1QWu