Restaurants and bars have been among the businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, and now a legendary Boston sports bar and restaurant has joined the ranks of those that have been forced to close for good.
The Fours, a favorite watering hole for Bruins and Celtics fans and anyone else attending an event at TD Garden, announced on Monday "with heavy hearts" that it will be permanently closing its Canal St. location in Boston after 44 years.
"We extend our sincerest thanks to all of you, our loyal customers, who have supported us for so many years," The Fours management said in a statement. "You have made The Fours such a treasured place and we are forever grateful for the wonderful memories we have made together.
"To the Boston community, it has been our honor to call the City of Champions our home. We have the best fans. Period. Thank you for making The Fours part of your traditions over the years.
"To the TD Garden, Celtics and Bruins staff, we especially thank you for your loyalty and support. You became more than customers to us over the years. You are our friends and family.
"And finally, but most importantly, we thank our phenomenal staff. Everyone, from the front of house to the back, has worked hard to make The Fours into what it became – the number one sports bar in America. We couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. But beyond the achievements and success that we garnered, our greatest reward is the friendship we forged together. The Fours was more than a place of work for many of us. It became a second home. And we became each other's family."
The Fours was named the best sports bar in America by Sports Illustrated in 2005. They have two other locations in Norwell and Quincy that remain open.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the permanent closure of The Fours Boston as of Monday, August 31st.Please read a statement from our Management: https://t.co/1O3thL0wa6 pic.twitter.com/FEg8CVTvgi
— The Fours (@TheFoursBar) August 31, 2020
