The operator of what locals affectionately call Bar Bar said he was only a couple of weeks away from reopening the bar for the first time since the June 2024 fire. Now, he’ll have to reset.

Continental, the famous East Village bar where Iggy Pop, the Ramones and Guns N’ Roses all played, is closing after 27 years. Owner Trigger Smith has enlisted rocker Jesse Malin to host the ...

The bar said in an April 6 Facebook post that the last day to visit until fall will be Sunday, April 27. The comment in the post didn't give an opening date, but it's usually early October.