The announcement of a beloved bar in Boston has many questioning how, if this bar closed down, any others are expected to outlast the current pandemic. While there are several ways to help restaurants during these uncertain times, many are still wondering if it's safe to dine out at all, and some establishments aren't even getting to that point. With the closure of other bars, the latest one that has been added to the list is the Cheers bar in Boston.

This replica of the original bar from the show Cheers was a landmark for tourists and a regular spot for locals but sadly, they, too, have not found a way to survive the sharp decline in business. With no immediate relief from government aid and no leniency from the establishment's landlord, they've been forced to announce their eventual closure on August 30th of this year.

A Sad Day In Cheers History

Many visitors to Boston added this bar to their list, if only for a photo op in front of its iconic sign. For many, the Cheers bar was symbolic of friendships, quick wit, and a place to relax and unwind with a pint while engaging in local Boston banter. Its location in Faneuil Hall only helped it to climb the ranks in the tourism industry, introducing many a newcomer to Boston to its legendary presence.

The CEO of the bar issued a statement regarding the bar's closure on August 30th, saying, "I have faced, and pulled through, many kinds of downturns and upticks in the economy within the last 20 years Cheers Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall Marketplace has been in business. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with no assistance from our landlord, has made this current challenge insurmountable."

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While no one wants to see the bar go, least of all its regulars, the use of the word 'insurmountable' sounds like the final closing curtain for what was once a place of laughter and jaunty conversation. The bar was in business for two decades prior to this, outlasting the actual Cheers show, which ran from 1882 to 1993, and is still hailed as one of the greatest comedic shows of all time. While the replica of the bar is closing, the actual bar which inspired the hit sitcom is located in Beacon Hill and is still open, with no news otherwise.

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Sadly, the Cheers bar isn't the only place to take a hit. The locals who live near Faneuil Hall claim that it looks completely 'closed down,' according to Boston Magazine. While the future of Boston's finest and most popular establishments remains uncertain, one thing is for sure: If there's anything Boston locals are good at, it's rallying for their city, and it's the hope during times like these that it's enough.

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