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Seattle’s Conor Byrne Pub could reopen this spring
The Seattle Times

Apr 2, 2024

Michael Rietmulder

Seattle’s Conor Byrne Pub could reopen this spring

It was a night full of hugs and laughter, stories and songs as friends and fans came to pay their respects to Conor Byrne Pub. The longtime Ballard music venue and bar was packed for its final open mic night, a Sunday night tradition that holds a special place in Seattle music lore...

Historic Ballard music venue shutters, but supporters work to reopen it as a co-op
King 5

Apr 3, 2024

Maddie White

Historic Ballard music venue shutters, but supporters work to reopen it as a co-op

"I think some of the best songs that you’ve never heard are written by your neighbor," said one supporter, now working to turn Conor Byrne into a co-op.

Conor Byrne employees form cooperative to keep the pub alive after recent closure
My Ballard

Apr 2, 2024

Meghan Walker

Conor Byrne employees form cooperative to keep the pub alive after recent closure

A group of Conor Byrne Pub employees are banding together to form a cooperative to keep the 125-year-old bar open. Conor Byrne announced its plans to close about a month ago, much to the dismay of Ballardites and local artists. But now, it looks like the Conor Byrne may yet hang on.

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