The Elbo Room. Photo by Brittany Schell

KQED reports that the owners of the Elbo Room announced it will stay put for a bit longer.  

Well, this comes as a surprise: After nearly a year of collective groaning following the announcement that the Elbo Room would close in November of this year, the owner of the Mission District bar and venue announced on Facebook last night (Aug. 18) that the club’s lease had been extended for a year. Lovers of dark back booths and stiff well drinks served in pint glasses, rejoice! Read the full piece here. 

Earlier stories

Elbo Rooms possible fate? A Retirement Pad for bar’s past owners, November, 2014

Elbo Room will close for condo plan, April 2015

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