Popular Durham Bar and Grill Closes

DURHAM, CT — After a nearly five-year run, Artie's Bar & Grill, closed its doors for good on Sunday.

On April 22, the popular eatery located at 980 New Haven Road, announced it would close at the end of business Sunday.

“It is hard for me to write this post. Thank you Durham for the time I have spent in Arties... Through the highs and the lows I have met a lot of good people there. Sad to say we have come to the end of our run. Arties will be closing its doors on Sunday... Thank you for the people that have stuck by us. Still got some partying to do."

News that the eatery was closing was met with sadness by long-time customers.

"This is so very sad to hear. Thank you for all the good times. Wishing you the best."

"So sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the best in your next endeavor. God bless!!!"

"I'm so sorry to hear this. Artie's was a gem with great staff, great food and great atmosphere. You'll be missed."

One person on social media expressed interest in reopening the bar and grill. We'll have to stay tuned to see if that happens.

First Selectman Laura Francis told the Record Journal that she is saddened that Artie's Bar & Grill has closed.

“I think Bill really did a great job, he turned it around and he was so generous to our community,” Francis told the Record Journal.