Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming Sept. 28 closure on social media.
The bar, restaurant and well-known live music venue, located at 1201 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, has been in business for more than 20 years.
Chrome Horse’s announcement comes less than a month following another NewBo establishment’s closure. Bo Mac’s, located at 219 16th Ave. SE, closed its doors in August.
“Chrome Horse Saloon’s Hard Fight to stay alive will come to an end on September 28th after 21 Years, after the Last live band Fool House,” a Facebook post announcing the closure states. “The history of The Chrome Horse for over 21 years has been to fight to stay open! We have over come [sic] Flood, Fire, 2020 pandemic and just not always the one that was supposed to survive!”
The post does not give a specific reason for the closure, but does encourage the support of locally-owned businesses.
“Please help support local businesses or they will be writing a letter like this soon,” it states.
