Coronavirus Closes Crown Heights Favorite Glady's Rum Bar

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Caribbean eatery Glady's is the latest restaurant to close its doors permanently because of the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic, the eatery announced.

The Franklin Avenue "rum bar" and restaurant, which had been open for seven years, officially closed after a final night of service on Sunday.

"Unfortunately, due to the financial stress of Covid-19 and failed negotiations with our landlord Glady’s will be closing indefinitely after service on Sunday, June 28th," the eatery said Saturday on their Instagram and website.

Glady's closure comes as many New York City spots struggle to rebound from months-long closures put in place during the coronavirus crisis.

Owners told Eater that there is a possibility the restaurant could reopen in a new location when things improve, but that for now they will focus on running their sister restaurant Mo’s Original and its adjoining bar Any Thing.

“As our closure was strictly connected to landlord issues and the financial stress of COVID-19 we may look for another location in the future,” owner William Garfield told the outlet. “But for now, we will concentrate on navigating our Rogers Ave locations through the continued fallout of COVID-19.”

Glady's was known for its Caribbean food menu and famous "Painkiller" and rum punch drinks, which it said will be brought to the Rogers Avenue sister location.

The eatery had been selling bottled versions of its popular drinks during the coronavirus closure.

Nearly 6,000 restaurants and bars opened up for outdoor dining as New York City entered Phase 2 of restarting its economy from the coronavirus crisis last week, but many restaurant owners have warned that they likely won't be able to survive on the limited capacity.

Indoor dining was slated for Phase 3, estimated to start July 6, but city and state officials are now reconsidering the idea given coronavirus spikes in other parts of the country.