Seattle’s ‘last roadhouse’ to close, ending 94-year-old owner’s run as bartender

SEATTLE — John Spaccarotelli has been serving drinks at Seattle’s last roadhouse bar for more than six decades, but soon the 94-year-old will retire and shut down The Shanty Tavern.

He simply said, “It’s time.”

The bar gradually reduced hours over the years and now opens only on Friday nights with live music…

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