The Collins Bar, on 8th Avenue a block west of Times Square, closed its doors for the last time on Sunday. The whole block has been sold for developer's gold, and another nondescript building can be expected to be built there, further dumbing down the area.
Here are some pictures from the last afternoon and evening...
Beer stocks were too low, so two emergency kegs were sourced - the last of many thousands to have come through those doors and down to the cellar.
Tara's dedication to her job of over 5 years meant getting a tattoo the day before!
Apparently the Yankees were doing better than the Collins' regulars.
A non-flash photo of Sabrina catches the mood.
Beer Sensei with A Lees Harvest 2000...
...and a De Proef/Port Signature Ale.
Cindy wanted to buy the place. Nice idea but $50 won't do it...
Owner Dave (on the left) looks melancholy.
Brooklyn Local #1 anyone?
Jaye sporting her Collins shirt.
And into the night everyone went...
1 comment:
Alex--that's a fitting tribute to the only decent bar (that I know of) in Times Square. You could always trust the Collins to serve quality beer and be a friendly place. The low-key elegance, the top-notch staff, and the safe haven it provided in the urban maelstrom of 8th Avenue are really missed.
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