Cheers At Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace To Close Permanently
BOSTON (CBS) -- After two decades in business, Cheers at Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace is closing for good at the end of the month. CEO Markus Ripperger confirmed the news to WBZ-TV Tuesday.
BREAKING: After 20 years in business, Cheers at Faneuil Hall will be closing for good at the end of the month.
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President & CEO, Chef Markus Ripperger, tells #WBZ the COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of assistance from the marketplace's landlord played into the decision.
The Faneuil Hall bar and restaurant is a replica of the bar setting on the "Cheers" TV show. The Bull & Finch Pub on Beacon Street inspired the iconic series and is now known as Cheers Beacon Hill, which will remain open.
Ripperger said the coronavirus pandemic and problems with the Marketplace's landlord were factors in the decision to close.