I had my monthly dinner at my favorite steakhouse, The Pub in Pennsauken NJ, just over the Ben Franklin Bridge, a few weeks ago. I grew up in South Jersey, and it is a nostalgic staple in my life. A reasonable, and delicious spot to eat when you have 9 people in your family as well.
Stevie Logothetis, a co-owner and hostess, gave me a heart attack when she sat at the table and said I have to tell you something.
The Pub would be closing, (heart stops) for the summer to renovate, WHEW
Mainly they are focusing on the roof which hasn’t been replaced since the South Jersey landmark opened 73 years ago.
They’re going to take advantage of this time to also renovate the inside as well. Replacing the carpet, freshen up the space, repair lights, and update the kitchen appliances. Basically spruce up the place. (I can never get a good color balance when I shoot this room, hopefully that doesn’t change and the lights remain as rusty tinged as usual.)
She promises the decor is going to be the same in the cavernous dining hall.
They’ll still have the snowflakes from October til Spring, the Christmas Tree in the lobby decorated for every season, the fun “Mr Pub” signs scattered through out the property can still be enjoyed.
The food is going to be the same, if not better due to new equipment, and they’ll be a new rug, but the same color, not to worry says Stevie.
I’ll have to forgo my favorite meal for a few months. I always get the same thing. Managers Special $39.95 and it includes the salad bar. (Vegan Mike [my husband] doesn’t mind me bringing home the steak to eat the next day. You can’t eat this in one sitting, they are always sooo big.)
It’s one of my favorite restaurants to go with my friends, and they have to suffer with my reminiscing about growing up in South Jersey, and dinners with the family at The Pub, and so many tall tales of the folks who have eaten here over the years. (Note this is February 2024, and the snowflakes are still up.)
I can’t wait to visit the newly renovated Pub in September. I know they are so excited with the work to be done, and to see their friends again in the fall.
Check out their Facebook Page for Updates.
One reply on “The Pub In Pennsauken To Close?”
Wow, a blast from my past too! My Uncle’s brother-in-law, Duffy Shoyer, owned ALL of the Pub restaurants and Kona Kai on City Avenue where the Marriott was. I remember coming from Pittsburgh to visit my Philly relatives and going to the Pub on Airport Circle (this one) and the Pub Tiki in Center City. What memories they has made for so many.