Murphy’s closed in August 2015
Oct. 17, 2016 By Christian Murray
The former Skillman Avenue space that was occupied by Murphy’s will be the new home to a bar that will focus on offering comfort food and rock n roll.
Patrick Walsh attended a Community Board 2 committee meeting with his business partner Thursday who said that they planned to run the establishment “beer hall style,” offering “good hearty food” such as burgers and sausages. They did say there would be some vegetarian options too.
Walsh’s concept is much broader than Murphy’s which focused mainly on the niche business of shell fish and traditional Irish music for entertainment.
The new owners will take over the entire 48-20 Skillman Avenue space that includes the bar and restaurant. The name of the new establishment and projected opening date were not disclosed at the meeting.
“The footprint of Murphy’s is fabulous and very functional and comfortable, but needs a lot of updates to be in compliance with codes,” according to Walsh’s business partner. “We plan to revitalize Murphy’s into a new form.”
Murphy’s was closed in August 2015 by order of the court for failure to pay rent.
Walsh told the community board committee that they intended to offer live rock n roll music and have DJs at the venue from time to time. He said that he would sound proof the venue with triple pane glass.
Walsh sought to open until 4 am seven days per week.
The board gave Walsh and his business partner the go-ahead for the 4 am closing time, the same as what it was for Murphy’s.
They permitted the venue to play amplified music up until midnight from Sunday through Thursday, and until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
