INDIANAPOLIS–The Living Room Lounge, a family-owned bar that has built a loyal following of regulars, will close Feb. 28 after the building owners declined to renew its lease.
The closure stems from the property owners’ decision to pursue other plans for the space, not from operational issues, according to management.
Violence concerns not a factor in closure
Management emphasized the business is not closing due to violence, despite past struggles. The owners addressed previous issues and said those concerns have been largely resolved.
The announcement came later than expected because the family spent weeks searching for a nearby location to relocate. They wanted to wait until they knew with certainty whether they were moving or closing completely before sharing details with customers.
Regulars have become like family
The Living Room has developed strong relationships with its customer base over the years, with many regulars becoming friends of the family that owns and operates the business…