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Give Me Astoria is sad to share that Beans and Lager is permanently closing its doors after nearly 3 yearsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The closure of the restaurant was announced via social media Friday eveningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Its last day of operation will be tomorrow, August 23rdGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Bears & Lager, located at 33-01 36th AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., was known for its Mediterranean cuisine, and coffee barGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The restaurant also hosted bi-weekly comedy shows and jazz nights before the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic hitGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

In a joint statement released on Instagram, the owners of Beans & Lager stated the following: “Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.We have transferred the reins of the restaurant over to some fantastic people who we feel will no doubt possess the same values we kept for all the years we have served our guestsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Quality and friendship, great service and commitmentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. To all of the amazing people that had graced our establishment, we have loved serving you over the yearsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. We got to meet and know so many amazing and wonderful peopleGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. People who turned into regulars, who turned into close friends, who turned into familyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.”

We are certainly sad to see another Astoria staple close, but would like to wish the owners of Beans & Lager the best of luck going forward!