West-side sports bar closes while attached off-track betting operation remains

A west-side sports bar has closed after less than a year, though the off-track betting operation next door remains open.

Railbirds Sports Bar opened earlier this year at 2310 S. Marion Road. The off-track betting area, Railbirds OTB, accepts wagers on horse, harness and dog races.

At the restaurant, “we just could not keep help,” co-owner Tim Stupka said. “We had six GM’s since December five left with no notice for a variety of (personal) reasons. It’s just so frustrating because never really even got to try our concept.”…

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