John McDonald to Close MercBar After Service Tonight

After more than 20 years in business, restaurateur John McDonald is shuttering his Soho tavern MercBar. Tonight is the bar's very last night. McDonald tells Grub Street: "After 7,519 nights of non-stop nightlife the wear and tear on the building has taken its toll....To every person who worked here, to every customer that walked in for the last two decades, I thank you for it all." No word yet on what will happen to the space, but it sounds like McDonald will not be involved.
· MercBar Closing for Good Tonight [GS/NYM]
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