Rosie O’Grady’s, a popular Irish bar and steakhouse that has been in Midtown Manhattan for more than 40 years, will be closing its doors for good at the beginning of next month.
The bar/restaurant, located on the corner of West 52nd Steet and Seventh Avenue, along with its event space, Manhattan Manor, will permanently shutter on Saturday, July 1, according to the owner Mike Carty, who posted a message on the establishment’s website.
“It is with a mixture of emotions that we announce the closure of our cherished location…after more than 40 wonderful years,” Carty, who immigrated from Ireland in the early 1960s, wrote. “We want to express our deepest gratitude to all who supported Rosie O’Grady’s Steakhouse and our event space…and would so enjoy seeing you for one last pint.”
But Carty’s message made clear that he plans to re-open the establishment elsewhere.
“Amidst the bittersweet goodbye, we want to convey our unwavering commitment to relocating our restaurant and event space to a nearby location,” Carty wrote. “Rest assured, our new venue will capture the essence and sprit you have come to love.”
The restaurant and the building’s landlord, SL Green, had been in a rent dispute that went to arbitration, according to the Irish Voice newspaper that was first to report that the establishment will be closing. An arbitration panel ruled in SL Green’s favor.
Many jobs will be lost with the closure. According to a state filing, 91 employees will be let go.
Carty was not immediately available for comment.
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