200 Fifth Bar In Park Slope Closes After Three Decades

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN —Popular Park Slope sports bar 200 Fifth has closed permanently after more than three decades in the neighborhood, the restaurant announced.

The Fifth Avenue bar and restaurant said on their Facebook page Monday that they will not be reopening after a months-long closure from the coronavirus pandemic.

"I want to thank everyone for a fantastic 33+ years," the managers wrote on Facebook. "I do not consider you guys customers but Family, and I will miss each and everyone of you. MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!"

The restaurant did not specify the reason they won't be reopening, but their closure comes as many New York City spots face the financial strain of the coronavirus crisis.

The restaurant did not immediately return a request for comment from Patch.

Nearly 6,000 restaurants and bars opened up for outdoor dining as New York City entered Phase 2 of restarting its economy from the coronavirus crisis last week, but many restaurant owners have warned that they likely won't be able to survive on the limited capacity.

Indoor dining was slated for Phase 3, estimated to start July 6, but city and state officials are now reconsidering the idea given coronavirus spikes in other parts of the country.

In Brooklyn, this week also saw the loss of Crown Heights Caribbean spot Glady's, which said it will be shutting its doors permanently because of COVID-19 financial troubles.

Restaurant goers and staff were quick to mourn the loss of 200 Fifth, which was known throughout the five boroughs as one of the city's best sports bars.

"200 Fifth was our go-to place to watch sports," one customer wrote on Facebook. "Thank you so much for everything. We will miss you - best of luck in the future!"

"I had the best times there! U guys will be missed! It was a staple !," said another.

The managers responded to some of the outpouring of support with their own messages of gratitude.

"Thank you to all for the support," they wrote. "You will be all missed you guys were not customers you all were a 200 fifth family that made it all happen as a manager we all thank you."