The Pub, a landmark steakhouse in Pennsauken, NJ, will remain closed from June 30 to September 18. The Pennsauken restaurant announced the temporary closure on its Facebook page and its official website. The announcement did not mention a reason behind the closure.
Highlights
- The Pub in Pennsauken will stay closed for the summer months between June and September.
- The landmark South Jersey restaurant will remain open through June 29.
- The closure was announced on Facebook and The Pub’s official website.
The Pub Announces Temporary Closure
A longtime staple of South Jersey’s dining scene, The Pub will be temporarily shutting down on June 30. The beloved eatery, which has a rich history of serving customers for over seven decades, has decided to briefly pause operations till September 18. The restaurant will remain open as usual through June 29.
The announcement on the website reads, “The Pub will TEMPORARILY close for the summer.” The message concluded saying, “Stay safe and enjoy your summer – see you in September!”
While the restaurant did not share a reason behind the closure in its announcement, a representative of The Pub told Patch that the establishment prefers a break in summer to give its employees vacation time. The facility uses the slow summer months to complete repairs and maintenance on the building.
This is the second summer in a row the restaurant has paused operations. Last year, The Pub shared an announcement on Facebook for its patrons. The establishment remained closed between July and September for renovations/ repairs.
Reactions from Regular Patrons
Cherished for its delicious steaks and impressive interior decor, The Pub has been a mainstay in Pennsauken for more than 70 years now. Longtime customers expressed concern about the sudden closure announcement.
The lack of reason by the ownership left many loyal diners anxious. Hundreds of comments echoed sentiments of nostalgia, along with fears the restaurant might be permanently shutting down.
Origins of Pennsauken’s Iconic Eatery
The Pub has a rich history. The building the restaurant is currently housed in was acquired by three families back in 1950. The business opened in 1951 with the name “The Pub.” The owners opened other locations in Philadelphia—they all closed by the mid-1980s due to expired leases.
The Pub in Pennsauken, the sole survivor of the franchise, suffered a catastrophic fire in 1960. However, it was rebuilt and has continued to stand tall ever since. It is the only restaurant in the area that continues cooking on the open charcoal hearth.
While the menu of The Pub evolved to add seafood and chicken entrées, it is the hometown favorites that have earned the business its long-standing reputation.
The Pub carries a rich legacy of serving generations and is a family tradition for many patrons. Located at the Airport Circle, the large steakhouse is popular for its gigantic open hearth with charcoal-fired ovens, setting it apart. The restaurant aims to reopen on September 19, hoping to uphold its age-old tradition of serving the most delectable and authentic steak, chicken, and seafood dishes.
