When the Old Northeast Tavern closed for renovations, its loyal customer base assumed its doors would reopen shortly.
Nearly two years have passed, and the tavern and its adjacent pizzeria have remained closed—but not for much longer.
The Old Northeast Tavern, which has been a local staple for nearly two decades at 201 7th Avenue North, is expected to reopen later this year, co-owner Robert “Bob” Wareham said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising.…